Dysart
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Dysart, QLD 4745.
About Dysart
Welcome to Dysart
Dysart sits in the Bowen Basin of Central Queensland, around 180 kilometres inland from Mackay, in the heart of the state's coal mining country. Built to service the surrounding open-cut and underground mines, it remains very much a working town, with a rhythm of life shaped by shift rosters and the fortunes of the resources sector rather than the tides of a capital-city market.
With a population of just under 2,918 and a median age of 32, Dysart is a young, family-oriented community. It suits mine workers, tradespeople and families looking for affordable housing and a straightforward, no-frills lifestyle well away from coastal congestion.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Dysart revolves around the essentials done well: a handful of local pubs, takeaway options, a sports club and community facilities that double as social hubs for a workforce that often keeps unconventional hours. It's not a dining destination in the way a coastal town might be, but what's here tends to be well used, and locals value the easy, unpretentious pace over polish.
Community sport and social clubs play an outsized role in town life, giving residents a strong sense of belonging despite the transient nature of some of the mining workforce. Weekends are as likely to be spent at the footy oval or a barbecue as anywhere else.
Schools & families
Dysart State School and Dysart State High School give local families a full run of schooling options without needing to leave town, covering primary through to senior secondary years. For a town of its size, having both a primary and high school on hand is a real drawcard for families weighing up the practicalities of raising kids in the region.
With a median age of 32, Dysart's demographic is skewed towards young families and working-age adults, and the schools sit at the centre of that community fabric.
Getting around
Dysart is very much a car-dependent town, with most residents driving to work at the surrounding mine sites or around the compact town centre itself. The Peak Downs Highway connects Dysart to Mackay to the east and on to the broader Bowen Basin mining towns to the west and south, making it the main artery for both commuting and freight.
Given the distances involved in Central Queensland, many mining employees fly in and fly out via regional airports serving the Bowen Basin, while others make the highway drive from Mackay or nearby towns as part of their roster.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock in Dysart is dominated by standalone houses, which make up 94% of current listings, reflecting the town's origins as a purpose-built mining settlement of low-density family homes on generous blocks. Townhouses (4%), apartments and units (1%) and land (1%) make up only a small slice of the market, so buyers and renters alike are almost always looking at a house rather than higher-density options.
Much of the housing was constructed to a practical, functional standard suited to shift-working mining families, with an emphasis on durability and low-maintenance living over architectural flourish.
The property market
Dysart's property market is a clear reflection of its mining-town economics. The median house price sits at $235,000, making it one of the more affordable markets in Queensland, while median rent of $450 a week points to solid ongoing demand from a workforce that often rents rather than buys. Recent house price growth of 11.9% suggests the market has been picking up pace, likely tracking improved conditions in the resources sector that underpins the local economy.
For investors, the combination of a low entry price and comparatively strong rental return is the main attraction, though buyers should go in understanding that Dysart's market moves closely with coal industry cycles rather than the broader east-coast property trends. It's a market for those comfortable with that trade-off, rather than for buyers chasing lifestyle amenity.
Market snapshot
Dysart property market
Median sale price
$235k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$450
per week
Gross rental yield
10.0%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$157k
Median
$235k
Premium
$380k
Days on market
48
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
75
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +10.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Dysart by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Dysart, QLD 4745.
Population
2,918
residents (2021)
Median age
32
years
Household income
$2,444
median, per week
Median rent
$100
per week
Median mortgage
$672
per month
Mortgage / income
6%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Dysart
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Dysart
$255k
67 Beresford Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$248k
19 Spring Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$345k
21D Beresford Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$225k
10 Perry Street
Sold ~July 2026
$180k
3 Roper Court
Sold ~July 2026
$220k
7 Scott Street
Sold ~July 2026
$388k
12 Brock Crescent
Sold ~June 2026
$259k
9 Powell Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Dysart
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Common questions
Dysart suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Dysart?
The median house price in Dysart, QLD is $235k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 11.9%.
How much is rent in Dysart?
The median weekly rent in Dysart is around $450 per week.
Is Dysart a good place to live?
Dysart is a town and rural locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia. Dysart is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 2,918 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Dysart?
Dysart has a population of 2,918 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 32.
What schools are in Dysart?
There are 2 schools in or near Dysart, including Dysart State School and Dysart State High School.
How long do homes take to sell in Dysart?
Properties in Dysart take around 48 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Dysart?
Entry-level properties in Dysart start around $157k, while premium homes reach $380k.
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