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Queensland · Postcode 4570
Dagun postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 132 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Dagun at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Dagun vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Dagun | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,187 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $280 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,815 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Dagun is a locality 132 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4570. It falls within the Wide Bay region. The local government area is Gympie.
According to the 2021 Census, Dagun has a population of 137 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $1,187, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 3 (2.2% of residents).
Housing in Dagun includes a median weekly rent of $280, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,815, with 49 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 86.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Dagun scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Dagun is served by Dagun State School.
Dagun is part of the Maryborough statistical area in Queensland.
Dagun details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4570 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 137 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,187/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $714/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $280 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,815 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 7.1 km² |
| Population Density | 19/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 49 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (2.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -26.321 |
| Longitude | 152.681 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 132 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Maryborough |
| Local Government | Gympie |
| Federal Electorate | Wide Bay |
| State Electorate | Nanango |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 24 (17.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 3 (2.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 33 (24.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 44 (32.1%) |
| 65+ years | 32 (23.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 14 (10.2%) |
| Asthma | 7 (5.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 7 (5.1%) |
| Diabetes | 6 (4.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (3.6%) |
| Cancer | 4 (2.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 7 (14.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 18 (36.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 25 (50.0%) |
Schools in Dagun
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Dagun. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Dagun
Same Postcode (4570)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.