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Dunmore

QLD 4407 • Queensland

39
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
509.80 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalOutbackGrazing Country
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About Dunmore

Dunmore is a sparsely populated rural locality in Queensland's Toowoomba Region, situated approximately 114 km west of Toowoomba and 243 km west of Brisbane. Covering a vast 510 km², the locality recorded just 39 residents at the 2021 census, reflecting its status as a remote farming and grazing area deep in the Darling Downs hinterland. Much of the locality's land area is protected, with the remaining land devoted to broadacre agriculture and cattle grazing.

Dunmore offers an exceptionally quiet, off-grid lifestyle for those drawn to expansive open country and the rich agricultural heritage of the Darling Downs. The nearest service centres are Cecil Plains (approximately 33 km north-east) and Millmerran (approximately 50 km south-east), where residents access schools, groceries, and basic services. The area is governed by the Toowoomba Regional Council and falls under the state electorate of Southern Downs.

Dunmore falls under postcode 4407 and is governed by the Toowoomba Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Southern Downs electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4407
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Southern Downs
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.56°, 150.96°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
509.80 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4407

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4407 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$50,958
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$61,246

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4407; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane

Distance
243 km
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 45 min

🛣️ No public transport available. Cecil Plains (~33 km NE) or Millmerran (~50 km SE) are the nearest towns. Toowoomba is 114 km east and provides the nearest regional rail connection.

Walkability Car Dependent

Extremely remote rural locality with no footpaths, shops, or public transport of any kind.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
39
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
826.8 / 100k
2yr Down 33.3% 10yr Up 12.0%
Motor vehicle theft
288.8 / 100k
2yr Down 19.5% 10yr Up 68.7%
Non-FV assault
879.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 124.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
15 / 100k
2yr Down 31.9% 10yr Up 145.8%
Steal from vehicle
446 / 100k
2yr Down 14.1% 10yr Down 26.0%
View all offence categories for Toowoomba →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dunmore known for? +

Dunmore is a vast, remote Darling Downs farming locality west of Toowoomba, characterised by expansive broadacre cropping and cattle grazing properties. The locality epitomises the wide open agricultural plains of inland South East Queensland.

How far is Dunmore from Toowoomba? +

Dunmore is approximately 114 kilometres west of Toowoomba, a drive of about 1.5 hours via the Warrego Highway.

Does Dunmore have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Dunmore. Cecil Plains and Millmerran are the nearest service towns, all requiring private vehicle travel.

What is the population of Dunmore? +

The 2021 Census recorded just 39 residents in Dunmore, spread across a vast 510 square kilometre area of the Toowoomba Region.

Is Dunmore a good place to live? +

Dunmore suits those involved in large-scale agricultural operations on the Darling Downs who are comfortable with very remote, car-dependent living. The wide open country and agricultural heritage appeal to those seeking genuine outback-style farming lifestyle.

What is the postcode for Dunmore? +

The postcode for Dunmore QLD is 4407, covering parts of the western Toowoomba Region on the Darling Downs.

Is Dunmore a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Dunmore is part of the Toowoomba 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.