Mackay Regional Council
Dunnrock
Dunnrock at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
58
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Dunnrock.
Dunnrock (4740) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Dunnrock has roughly 58 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.
Dunnrock 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dunnrock's population at 58, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (48% family, 30% lone person).
Population
58
Median age
54
Family households
48%
Lone person
30%
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)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
58
Median age: 54
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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
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 Dunnrock.
Local schools for Dunnrock
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Government School Catchment
Chelona State School
Alligator Creek State School
Dundula State School
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Frequently asked
About Dunnrock.
- What is the Dunnrock postcode?
- Dunnrock is in the 4740 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dunnrock?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Dunnrock?
- There are 20 schools serving Dunnrock on this page, including Chelona State School, Alligator Creek State School, Dundula State School.
- How walkable is Dunnrock?
- Dunnrock has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dunnrock?
- Dunnrock is close to Chelona, Balberra, Mcewens Beach, Rosella, Sandiford.
- What is the population of Dunnrock?
- Dunnrock has approximately 58 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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