Fraser Coast Regional Council
The Dawn
The Dawn at a glance
Population
604
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about The Dawn.
The Dawn (4570) sits in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland.
The Dawn has roughly 604 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Dawn's population at 604, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
604
Median age
44
Family households
83%
Lone person
18%
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)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$305/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
604
Median age: 44
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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 Fraser Coast 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.
8,923
total offences in 2026 across the Fraser Coast 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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in The Dawn.
Local schools for The Dawn
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Government School Catchment
Jones Hill State School
Monkland State School
One Mile State School
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Frequently asked
About The Dawn.
- What is the The Dawn postcode?
- The Dawn is in the 4570 postcode, in QLD, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in The Dawn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $305.
- What schools are in The Dawn?
- There are 18 schools serving The Dawn on this page, including Mawarra Independent School, Jones Hill State School, Monkland State School.
- What suburbs are near The Dawn?
- The Dawn is close to Jones Hill, Glanmire, Lagoon Pocket, Long Flat, Monkland.
- What is the population of The Dawn?
- The Dawn has approximately 604 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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