Dotswood at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
83
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Dotswood.
The postcode for Dotswood is 4820 (QLD).
Dotswood (4820) sits in the Charters Towers region of Queensland.
Dotswood has roughly 83 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Dotswood 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.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dotswood's population at 83, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
83
Median age
52
Family households
64%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
83
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Charters Towers Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
2,803
total offences in 2026 across the Charters Towers Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Dotswood.
Local schools for Dotswood
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Government School Catchment
Richmond Hill State School
Non-Government Schools
All Souls St Gabriels School
Columba Catholic College
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1036 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
13.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Dotswood.
- What is the Dotswood postcode?
- Dotswood is in the 4820 postcode, in QLD, in the Charters Towers Regional Council region.
- Where is Dotswood?
- Dotswood is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4820, in the Charters Towers Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dotswood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
- What schools are in Dotswood?
- There are 3 schools serving Dotswood on this page, including All Souls St Gabriels School, Columba Catholic College, Richmond Hill State School.
- How walkable is Dotswood?
- Dotswood has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dotswood?
- Dotswood is close to Breddan, Columbia, Queenton, Broughton, Richmond Hill.
- What is the population of Dotswood?
- The population of Dotswood is approximately 83 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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