Browse property in Dunkeld

Overview

Nestled at the southern foot of the Grampians National Park, Dunkeld lies 283 km west of Melbourne on the Glenelg Highway. At the 2021 Census the town recorded 688 residents, a steady but aging community that enjoys a relaxed, outdoor‑focused lifestyle with easy access to the park’s trails and scenic vistas.

The village centre offers two up‑market restaurants, five cafés, a bakery with accommodation, a general store, art gallery, gift shop, pharmacy, post office, primary school, childcare centre and a museum, complemented by a petrol station, hardware store, stonemason, tourist information centre and two churches. Tourism drives the local economy, supported by caravan parks, B&Bs and a boutique vineyard, while nearby wool and hay farms preserve its agricultural roots. Road links remain strong via the Glenelg Highway; the former railway line is now closed, so most services beyond the town are accessed in Hamilton.