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Dixalea

QLD 4702 • Queensland

102
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
229.29 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalQuiet

About Dixalea

Dixalea is a sparsely settled rural locality in the Shire of Banana, Central Queensland, approximately 80 kilometres south-west of Rockhampton. With a population of just 102 at the 2021 Census spread across 229 square kilometres, it is one of the region's quieter localities, characterised by cattle grazing country and open bushland. The Burnett Highway passes through the area, connecting Dixalea to the neighbouring townships of Dululu to the north and Goovigen to the south-west.

The locality is bordered by the Dee River to the north-west and the Don River, which enters from the east. Dixalea is home to McMaster Field, the base of the Central Queensland Gliding Club, which draws aviation enthusiasts to the area. There are no schools or shops within the locality; residents rely on nearby Wowan, Dululu, and Rockhampton for services and amenities.

Dixalea falls under postcode 4702 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Rockhampton electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4702
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Rockhampton
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-23.28°, 150.89°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
229.29 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular services — N/A N/A

Commute to Rockhampton

Distance
80 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
50-60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
45-55 min

🛣️ Via Burnett Highway; Rockhampton is the nearest regional centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No shops, schools, or services within the locality; all errands require driving to nearby towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
102
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dixalea known for? +

Dixalea is home to McMaster Field, the base of the Central Queensland Gliding Club, which attracts aviation enthusiasts to the area. The locality is also known for its pastoral landscape along the Don and Dee rivers in the Banana Shire.

How far is Dixalea from Rockhampton? +

Dixalea is approximately 80 kilometres south-west of Rockhampton, roughly a 50–60 minute drive via the Burnett Highway.

Does Dixalea have public transport? +

No public transport services operate in Dixalea. A private vehicle is essential for all travel, with the nearest services located in Wowan, Dululu, and Rockhampton.

What is the population of Dixalea? +

Dixalea had a population of 102 people at the 2021 Census, spread across approximately 229 square kilometres of rural land in Central Queensland.

Is Dixalea a good place to live? +

Dixalea suits those seeking a very quiet, rural lifestyle with large landholdings and wide-open spaces. All shops, schools, and services are in nearby Wowan, Dululu, or Rockhampton.

What is the postcode for Dixalea? +

The postcode for Dixalea is 4702.