Dookie at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
333
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Dookie.
The postcode for Dookie is 3646 (VIC).
Dookie (3646) sits in the Strathbogie region of Victoria.
Dookie has roughly 333 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Dookie scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 13 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dookie's population at 333, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
333
Median age
48
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
333
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dookie.
Local schools for Dookie
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Government School Catchment
Dookie Primary School
Katandra West Primary School
Broken Creek Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Dookie.
- What is the Dookie postcode?
- Dookie is in the 3646 postcode, in VIC, in the Strathbogie Shire Council region.
- Where is Dookie?
- Dookie is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3646, in the Strathbogie Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dookie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Dookie?
- There are 20 schools serving Dookie on this page, including Dookie Primary School, Katandra West Primary School, Broken Creek Primary School.
- How walkable is Dookie?
- Dookie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Dookie?
- Dookie is close to Yabba South, Mount Major, Boxwood, Wattville, Major Plains.
- What is the population of Dookie?
- The population of Dookie is approximately 333 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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