Dunedoo NSW

Postcode 2844 · Warrumbungle Shire LGA

Dunedoo is a small community in New South Wales within the Warrumbungle Shire local government area (postcode 2844). With a population of 1,097, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 51. Households earn a median income of $51K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are managers, labourers, professionals. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Dunedoo is $420,000, having grown strongly 6.3% over the past year. The median weekly rent is $200 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,083.

Dunedoo is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 932, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 68 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Warrumbungle Shire LGA is moderate at 5,613 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Dunedoo offers a gross rental yield of 2.5%, rated as low yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($420K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +6.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.5% Low Yield
Price vs State$420K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability8.2x Moderate
Price Momentum+6.3% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education3/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$420K
6.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$200
POPULATION
1,097
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age51
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$985
Personal Income /wk$585
Mortgage /mth$1,083
CRIME (Warrumbungle Shire LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,613
Total Incidents518
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops68
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA932
Total Students200
Government1
Catholic1
Dunedoo Central SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 893
St Michael's Catholic Primary School DunedooPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 970
HOSPITALS (1)
Dunedoo Multi Purpose Servicepublic
Data: 2026