Dunolly

POSTAL CODE: VIC, 3472
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A steady increase in median property prices over a five-year period in the suburb translates to a 9.77% capital gain.

It also delivered a weaker performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.Investors saw the median home price rise to $365,000

The augmented property values in the suburb are trailing above the territorial average of 4.64% in 2016.

On the other hand, based on current median home prices for the suburb, Real estate investors could earn a rental income of N/A.

Home owners selling their properties and realtors in DUNOLLY usually have to wait an average of 83.2 days days before their assets are lifted off the market.

The VIC suburb ranks 668th on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in VIC, posting a N/A return.

It also places places 60th in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Dunolly is a regional township in central Victoria, approximately 175 kilometres north-west of Melbourne’s CBD and about 22 kilometres north-west of Maryborough within the Central Goldfields Shire. Established during the Victorian gold rush of the 1850s, the township retains a rich mining heritage and serves as a local service centre for the surrounding agricultural district. Dunolly is situated on the traditional lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung people.

According to the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics Census, Dunolly had a population of 960 people with a median age of 58 years, reflecting a mature regional community. Detached houses comprise the predominant housing type, with a mix of historic residences, established homes and lifestyle properties. The township supports a diverse community of long-term residents, families and retirees while maintaining strong connections to the surrounding farming and tourism sectors.

Road access is provided via the Maryborough-Dunolly Road and the Sunraysia Highway, connecting Dunolly with Maryborough, Bendigo, St Arnaud and Melbourne. Regional bus services operate between Dunolly and neighbouring townships, while the nearest V/Line rail services are available from Maryborough, providing connections to Ballarat and Melbourne. Private vehicles remain the principal mode of transport for residents due to the regional location.

Dunolly provides a range of essential services, including a supermarket, general store, cafés, medical services, pharmacy, primary school, community facilities and local retail businesses. Additional secondary education, government services and specialist healthcare are available in nearby Maryborough, while Bendigo offers tertiary education, major hospitals and expanded commercial services.

The township offers a variety of recreational and cultural opportunities. Residents and visitors have access to parks, sporting facilities, walking tracks and nearby state forests. At the same time, the surrounding district is well known for gold prospecting, heritage buildings and historic goldfields attractions. Local markets, community events and the nearby Dunolly Museum, together with easy access to regional parks and nature reserves, contribute to a range of outdoor and cultural activities throughout the year.

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