Dundathu at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
238
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Dundathu.
The postcode for Dundathu is 4650 (QLD).
Dundathu (4650) sits in the Gympie region of Queensland.
Dundathu has roughly 238 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Dundathu 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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dundathu's population at 238, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
238
Median age
47
Family households
69%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$255/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
238
Median age: 47
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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 Gympie 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.
7,175
total offences in 2026 across the Gympie 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
Education
Schools in Dundathu.
Local schools for Dundathu
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Government School Catchment
St Helens State School
Maryborough Special School
Aldridge State High School
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Frequently asked
About Dundathu.
- What is the Dundathu postcode?
- Dundathu is in the 4650 postcode, in QLD, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
- Where is Dundathu?
- Dundathu is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4650, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dundathu?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $255, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Dundathu?
- There are 12 schools serving Dundathu on this page, including St Helens State School, Maryborough Special School, Aldridge State High School.
- How walkable is Dundathu?
- Dundathu has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dundathu?
- Dundathu is close to Walliebum, St Helens, Island Plantation, Walkers Point, Prawle.
- What is the population of Dundathu?
- The population of Dundathu is approximately 238 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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