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Dundowran Beach Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Dundowran Beach Compares
Dundowran Beach vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Dundowran Beach | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,651 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $418 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,764 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 51 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ≈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.
Dundowran Beach is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4655. It lies roughly 246 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Fraser Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Dundowran Beach has a population of 2,299 with a median age of 51. The median weekly household income is $1,651, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. The Indigenous population is 76 (3.3% of residents).
Housing in Dundowran Beach includes a median weekly rent of $418, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,764, with 843 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 92.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Dundowran Beach scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Dundowran Beach is part of the Maryborough statistical area in Queensland.
Dundowran Beach Details
| Postcode | 4655 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 2,299 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,651/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $696/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $418 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,764 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 8.7 km² |
| Population Density | 264/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 843 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 76 (3.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -25.2706084 |
| Longitude | 152.7617837 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 246 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Maryborough |
| Local Government | Fraser Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Hinkler |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 370 (16.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 168 (7.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 381 (16.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 779 (33.9%) |
| 65+ years | 597 (26.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 280 (12.2%) |
| Asthma | 186 (8.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 116 (5.0%) |
| Diabetes | 115 (5.0%) |
| Cancer | 111 (4.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 62 (2.7%) |
| Dementia | 8 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (0.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 165 (19.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 420 (50.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 241 (29.0%) |
Suburbs Near Dundowran Beach
Same Postcode (4655)
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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.