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Dixalea

QLD 4702 • Queensland

102
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
229.29 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalQuiet
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About Dixalea

Dixalea is a sparsely settled rural locality in the Shire of Banana, Central Queensland, approximately 80 kilometres south-west of Rockhampton. With a population of just 102 at the 2021 Census spread across 229 square kilometres, it is one of the region's quieter localities, characterised by cattle grazing country and open bushland. The Burnett Highway passes through the area, connecting Dixalea to the neighbouring townships of Dululu to the north and Goovigen to the south-west.

The locality is bordered by the Dee River to the north-west and the Don River, which enters from the east. Dixalea is home to McMaster Field, the base of the Central Queensland Gliding Club, which draws aviation enthusiasts to the area. There are no schools or shops within the locality; residents rely on nearby Wowan, Dululu, and Rockhampton for services and amenities.

Dixalea falls under postcode 4702 and is governed by the Banana Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Rockhampton electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4702
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Banana
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Rockhampton
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-23.28°, 150.89°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
229.29 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4702

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4702, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$49,286
Median 2023–24
$61,737
▲ 25.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,932

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4702; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular services — N/A N/A

Commute to Rockhampton

Distance
80 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
50-60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
45-55 min

🛣️ Via Burnett Highway; Rockhampton is the nearest regional centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No shops, schools, or services within the locality; all errands require driving to nearby towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
102
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Banana Local Government Area, which contains Dixalea. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
460.8 / 100k
2yr Down 46.3% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
210.7 / 100k
2yr Down 21.4% 10yr Up 241.0%
Non-FV assault
1,000.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 255.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
13.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
197.5 / 100k
2yr Down 57.3% 10yr Up 43.9%
View all offence categories for Banana →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dixalea known for? +

Dixalea is home to McMaster Field, the base of the Central Queensland Gliding Club, which attracts aviation enthusiasts to the area. The locality is also known for its pastoral landscape along the Don and Dee rivers in the Banana Shire.

How far is Dixalea from Rockhampton? +

Dixalea is approximately 80 kilometres south-west of Rockhampton, roughly a 50–60 minute drive via the Burnett Highway.

Does Dixalea have public transport? +

No public transport services operate in Dixalea. A private vehicle is essential for all travel, with the nearest services located in Wowan, Dululu, and Rockhampton.

What is the population of Dixalea? +

Dixalea had a population of 102 people at the 2021 Census, spread across approximately 229 square kilometres of rural land in Central Queensland.

Is Dixalea a good place to live? +

Dixalea suits those seeking a very quiet, rural lifestyle with large landholdings and wide-open spaces. All shops, schools, and services are in nearby Wowan, Dululu, or Rockhampton.

What is the postcode for Dixalea? +

The postcode for Dixalea is 4702.

Is Dixalea a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Dixalea is part of the Banana LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.