Dittmer
QLD 4800 • Queensland
About Dittmer
Dittmer is a small rural locality in the Whitsunday Region of North Queensland, located approximately 30 kilometres southwest of Proserpine and 60 kilometres from Airlie Beach. With a population of 52 at the 2021 census across 30 square kilometres, it sits in the tropical hinterland of the Whitsunday coast. The area features sugar cane cultivation on the fertile coastal lowlands transitioning to dry tropical woodland on the higher ground.
Dittmer is a quiet agricultural locality in the Whitsunday hinterland, with sugar cane and cattle grazing dominating the local economy. Residents rely on Proserpine for shopping and services, while the world-famous Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef are accessible through Airlie Beach. The area offers affordable rural properties in a tropical setting, appealing to those working in agriculture or the region's tourism industry.
Dittmer falls under postcode 4800 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Whitsunday electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Proserpine
🛣️ Proserpine is the nearest town. Airlie Beach is about 1 hour. Mackay is 1.5 hours south.
No footpaths, shops, or services. A car is essential.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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4 Ruge Street
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Sterry Street
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Renwick Road
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69 Marathon Street