Mackay Regional Council
Dundula
Dundula at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
85.5k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Dundula.
Dundula (4740) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Dundula has roughly 85,500 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Dundula 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dundula's population at 85,500, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
85,500
Median age
38
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$289/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
85,500
Median age: 38
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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 Mackay 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.
11,201
total offences in 2026 across the Mackay 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
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Dundula.
Local schools for Dundula
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Government School Catchment
Dundula State School
Mackay West State School
Mackay State High School
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Frequently asked
About Dundula.
- What is the Dundula postcode?
- Dundula is in the 4740 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dundula?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $289.
- What schools are in Dundula?
- There are 18 schools serving Dundula on this page, including Dundula State School, Catherine McAuley College, Mackay West State School.
- How walkable is Dundula?
- Dundula has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Dundula?
- Dundula is close to Bakers Creek, Ooralea, Te Kowai, Paget, Rosella.
- What is the population of Dundula?
- Dundula has approximately 85,500 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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