Dahlen at a glance
Population
4,596
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Dahlen.
The postcode for Dahlen is 3401 (VIC).
Dahlen (3401) sits in the Northern Grampians region of Victoria.
Dahlen has roughly 4,596 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dahlen's population at 4,596, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
4,596
Median age
44
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
4,596
Median age: 44
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Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Dahlen.
Local schools for Dahlen
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St Michael and John's Primary School
St Brigid's College
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Frequently asked
About Dahlen.
- What is the Dahlen postcode?
- Dahlen is in the 3401 postcode, in VIC, in the Northern Grampians Shire Council region.
- Where is Dahlen?
- Dahlen is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3401, in the Northern Grampians Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dahlen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Dahlen?
- There are 2 schools serving Dahlen on this page, including St Michael and John's Primary School, St Brigid's College.
- What suburbs are near Dahlen?
- Dahlen is close to Pimpinio, Remlaw, Horsham, Wonwondah East, Wonwondah South.
- What is the population of Dahlen?
- The population of Dahlen is approximately 4,596 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
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