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Dunolly VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Dunolly, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Dunolly VIC is 899 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dunolly is $465 per week ($24,180 per year). Median rent in Dunolly is $192 per week ($832 per month). Dunolly has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Dunolly has a population density of 8.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dunolly is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dunolly is $780.

There were 72 recorded offences in Dunolly in 2025-25, a rate of 80 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (23 offences).

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Dunolly Population

residents (Census 2021)

Dunolly Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$465/wk

$24,180 per year

#8544 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$192/wk

$832 per month

#7765 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$780/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Dunolly Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (445) Female 50.6% (456)

Population Density

8.6

people per km²

899 people · 105.1 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$989

Family income/wk

Dunolly Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Dunolly Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

68.9% 230 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

31.1% 104 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Dunolly Country of Birth

Australia

90.1%

England

8.3%

Germany

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Dunolly Religion

No Religion

51.8%

Anglican

16.1%

Catholic

11.9%

Not stated

8.8%

Uniting Church

4.7%

Christian (other)

3.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Eastern Orthodox

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dunolly Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

34.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

16.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Dunolly Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Dunolly Employment

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Employed full-time

14.8% 104 people

⏰

Employed part-time

14.2% 100 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 22 people

🏠

Not in labour force

67.9% 479 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Dunolly Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.9%

Bachelor Degree

15.5%

Certificate I/II

4.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.8%

Postgraduate Degree

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Dunolly Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.9%

Community & Personal Service

16.7%

Professionals

15.9%

Managers

12.9%

Labourers

12.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.8%

Sales Workers

6.8%

Clerical & Administrative

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Dunolly Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.5%

Engineering

16.1%

Society & Culture

14.5%

Education

12.9%

Health

12.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.9%

Architecture & Building

7.3%

Creative Arts

4.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.2%

Agriculture & Environment

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Dunolly Dwelling Types

Separate house

94.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dunolly Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.1%

$1-$149/wk

1.5%

$150-$299/wk

4.9%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

19.8%

$500-$649/wk

9.8%

$650-$799/wk

11.6%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.0%

$4,000+/wk

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dunolly Marital Status

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Married

33.9% 265

↔️

Separated

5.0% 39

📋

Divorced

17.4% 136

🕊️

Widowed

11.8% 92

👤

Never married

32.0% 250

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dunolly Ancestry

English

35.7%

Australian

32.2%

Scottish

11.2%

Irish

9.5%

Other

2.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.2%

German

2.2%

Dutch

1.8%

Greek

0.7%

Italian

0.7%

Chinese

0.6%

French

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dunolly School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.7%

Secondary — Government

24.8%

Vocational Education

9.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.3%

Pre-school

8.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.3%

Secondary — Catholic

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Dunolly Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

15.1% 256

✅

No need for assistance

84.9% 1,434

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Dunolly Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.4% 144

—

Not a volunteer

80.6% 598

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dunolly Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

12.9%

$300-$449/mo

11.9%

$450-$599/mo

3.0%

$600-$799/mo

26.7%

$800-$999/mo

12.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

5.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dunolly How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.3%

Did not go to work

13.8%

Walked only

8.8%

Car (passenger)

2.8%

Truck

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Dunolly Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.3%

1 vehicle

40.8%

2 vehicles

34.8%

3 vehicles

11.8%

4+ vehicles

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Dunolly Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

12.8%

2 bedrooms

25.3%

3 bedrooms

46.3%

4 bedrooms

13.5%

5 bedrooms

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Dunolly Population Mobility

12.0%

moved in the last year

32.0%

moved in the last 5 years

7.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

32.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dunolly Indigenous Population

2.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,644

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dunolly Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

151

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Diabetes

Asthma

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Dunolly Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

9.8%

$300-$399/wk

12.6%

$400-$499/wk

14.2%

$500-$649/wk

6.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dunolly Family Structure

Couple — no children

38.8%

Couple — children under 15

23.8%

One parent — children under 15

14.2%

One parent — no children under 15

11.8%

Couple — no children under 15

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dunolly Military Service

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Previously served

3.9% 29

👤

Never served

96.1% 714

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dunolly Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.0% 132

—

Did not provide

82.0% 602

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dunolly Children Ever Born

No children

23.2%

1 child

9.7%

2 children

28.9%

3 children

20.9%

4 children

15.8%

5+ children

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Dunolly When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Dunolly Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.0%

5–14 hours

21.9%

15–29 hours

15.4%

30+ hours

14.3%

Did not do domestic work

32.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Dunolly Household Size

1 person

45.6%

2 persons

35.1%

3 persons

9.2%

4 persons

6.8%

5 persons

2.1%

6+ persons

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dunolly Where Residents Moved From

Same address

736

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from TAS

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Dunolly Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

62.7%

Step family — no other children

23.5%

Blended family — no other children

13.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dunolly Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 72 total

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Assault

Break & Enter

Theft

Fraud

Weapons

Public Order

Other

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Dunolly Schools

schools nearby

government

952

avg ICSEA score

total students

Dunolly Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 88 students

952

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Dunolly Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $720/wk

Median Rent $192/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Dunolly

Your weekly income

≈ $3,120/month

Median rent $192/wk

Left after rent $528/wk

Rent share 26.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $523/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $32/wk

Coleraine

Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $52/wk

Rushworth

Income: $486/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $2/wk

Loch Sport

Income: $433/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $12/wk

Orbost

Income: $489/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $2/wk

Dunolly vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Kilmore East

Pop: 450 Income: $823/wk Rent: $248/wk

Orrvale

Pop: 450 Income: $786/wk Rent: $220/wk

Undera

Pop: 450 Income: $683/wk Rent: $235/wk

Newry

Pop: 451 Income: $826/wk Rent: $243/wk

Axe Creek

Pop: 452 Income: $804/wk Rent: $270/wk

Talbot (Vic.)

Pop: 452 Income: $471/wk Rent: $160/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dunolly

What is the population of Dunolly VIC?

The population of Dunolly VIC is 899 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.6 people per km².Dunolly is ranked #4,131 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dunolly?

The median personal income in Dunolly VIC is $465 per week, or $24,180 per year.The median household income is $720 per week.Family income is $989 per week.Dunolly is ranked #8,544 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dunolly?

Median rent in Dunolly VIC is $192 per week ($832 per month).Rent represents 26.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Dunolly ranks #7,765 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dunolly?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dunolly VIC is $780. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dunolly?

The median age in Dunolly VIC is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dunolly a good suburb to live in?

Dunolly is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 899.The median income is $465/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20813. All dollar figures in AUD.