Upper Dawson at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
14
Median age 27
The brief
What to know about Upper Dawson.
The postcode for Upper Dawson is 4454 (QLD).
Upper Dawson (4454) sits in the Banana region of Queensland.
Upper Dawson has roughly 14 residents, with a young, transient demographic. 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.
Upper Dawson 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Upper Dawson's population at 14, with a median age of 27. That sits as a young, transient demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
14
Median age
27
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
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)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$128/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
14
Median age: 27
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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 Banana Shire 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.
1,645
total offences in 2026 across the Banana Shire 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 Upper Dawson.
Local schools for Upper Dawson
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Government School Catchment
Arcadia Valley State School
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Frequently asked
About Upper Dawson.
- What is the Upper Dawson postcode?
- Upper Dawson is in the 4454 postcode, in QLD, in the Banana region.
- Where is Upper Dawson?
- Upper Dawson is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4454, in the Banana region.
- What is the average rent in Upper Dawson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $128.
- What schools are in Upper Dawson?
- There are 1 schools serving Upper Dawson on this page, including Arcadia Valley State School.
- How walkable is Upper Dawson?
- Upper Dawson has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Upper Dawson?
- Upper Dawson is close to Westgrove, Baffle West, Arcadia Valley, Mount Howe, Beilba.
- What is the population of Upper Dawson?
- The population of Upper Dawson is approximately 14 (2021 Census). The median age is 27.
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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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