NEW statistics have revealed Australia Post delivery drivers were attacked the most by dogs at Caloundra homes than anywhere on the Coast and was emerging as one of the most stressful suburbs in Queensland for posties.

Across the state there were 85 reported attacks or attempted attacks by dogs on delivery drivers in the past financial year, several of those occurred in Caloundra.

Australia Post has called on Caloundra residents have have better control of their pets with more frequent visits to the region, following a nationwide 15 per cent increase in online shopping deliveries.

Delivery drivers have been bitten on their legs, arms and feet, rushed or knocked over by dogs, scratched and snapped at in Caloundra.

Caloundra Delivery Centre acting manager Noel Coombs said residents needed to better secure their dogs if expecting deliveries to their homes.

"Some residents may not think that their dog can hurt anyone," he said.

"But our people don't know that and it can be frightening approaching an unrestrained dog, so we need our community to help where they can."

Australia Post boss Peter Bass said drivers understood dogs had strong, protective instincts to look after their territory.

"This means any dog can be a safety concern if they're not secured properly," he said.

"By reporting more incidents our people are keeping each other safe and warning each other of the potential hazards."

Australia Post staff are trained in dealing with dogs and minimising the risk of being attacked.

To find out more about keeping posties safe, visit:www.auspost.com. au/dogsafety.