Dunkeld
QLD 4465 • Queensland
About Dunkeld
Dunkeld is a sparsely populated rural locality in Queensland's Maranoa Region, situated in the vast pastoral country of south-west Queensland. Covering an enormous 2,675 square kilometres, the locality had a population of just 49 people at the 2021 census, reflecting its character as a remote grazing and agricultural area. The Maranoa River flows north to south through the locality, shaping the landscape and providing essential water resources for the region's station properties.
Life in Dunkeld revolves around pastoral activities including sheep and cattle grazing across large station properties. The nearest town of Mitchell (in the Maranoa Region) provides essential services including a hospital, schools, and retail. The locality sits along scenic back-road routes between Mitchell and Muckadilla, with red soil landscapes and wide open skies characteristic of outback Queensland. It appeals to those seeking a self-sufficient rural existence far from urban pressures.
Dunkeld falls under postcode 4465 and is governed by the Maranoa Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Warrego electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4465
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4465 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4465; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Greyhound Coach — Roma / Brisbane via Warrego Highway Roma ~1.5 hrs
Commute to Roma
🛣️ Brisbane is approximately 550 km east, roughly 6 hours by road. Extreme remoteness means private vehicles are essential for daily life.
Virtually no walkable amenities. This is a remote rural locality where vehicle transport is essential for all errands and services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Mitchell-St George Road
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105 Cambridge Street
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100 Alice Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Maranoa Local Government Area, which contains Dunkeld. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.