Browse property in Dunkeld

Overview

Dunkeld is a town of 688 residents (2021 census) at the southern edge of the Grampians National Park, 283 km west of Melbourne on the Glenelg Highway. It acts as a road gateway through the Grampians, while the historic railway to Hamilton and Ararat has been closed for several years. Nearby fire and police stations and a local (inactive) railway station provide community services, and the surrounding wool‑producing countryside includes a vineyard.

Local amenities feature two upmarket restaurants, five cafés, a bakery with accommodation, a general store, post office, pharmacy, hardware store, art gallery, gift shop, bookshop and tourist information centre. Families have a primary school, childcare centre and museum, while recreation includes the Grampians Golf Club, an annual Dunkeld Cup horse‑racing meeting and a shared football team. Accommodation ranges from B&Bs and caravan parks to private homes, providing a varied housing mix.

Region type mix: Metro 98%, Regional 2%.