Moving to Dunedoo NSW 2844
What the official numbers say about living in Dunedoo — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $200 a week, against a median household income of $985 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Dunedoo shrank 12% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,253 → 1,097 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, India; most spoken languages besides English: Malayalam, Greek, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Dunedoo scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (71% of workers), while 17% work from home.
Nearest airport: Coolah Airport, 37.2 km north-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 266 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Dunedoo, most often seen first: Galah · Common Starling · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Australian Magpie · House Sparrow · Nankeen Kestrel.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Dunedoo, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunedoo here | 1,097 | — | 2/10 | 27% |
| Mendooran | 626 | — | 1/10 | 38% |
| Gulgong | 2,680 | — | 2/10 | 5% |
| Coolah | 1,262 | — | 3/10 | 21% |
| Binnaway | 658 | — | 1/10 | 32% |
| Geurie | 706 | — | 4/10 | 6% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Warrumbungle Shire — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Parkes — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2844 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Dunedoo profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $200 a week.
The population fell 12% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,253 people to 1,097. It sits about 266 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Warrumbungle Shire council, and the federal seat is Parkes.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Mendooran · Gulgong · Coolah · Binnaway · Geurie.
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