Dalyston at a glance
Median house
$500,000
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
843
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Dalyston.
The postcode for Dalyston is 3992 (VIC).
The median house price in Dalyston is $500,000.
Dalyston (3992) sits in the Bass Coast region of Victoria. The median house here is $500,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Dalyston has roughly 843 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Dalyston scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dalyston's population at 843, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
843
Median age
39
Family households
68%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $500,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 52% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $100,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Dalyston on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$500,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
$500,000
$240,480
843
Median age: 39
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.91% (median rent $280/wk against a $500,000 price tag). Units yield 6.05% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (13%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.91%
Based on $500,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.05%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202682%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
46
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dalyston.
Local schools for Dalyston
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Government School Catchment
Powlett River Primary School
Wonthaggi Primary School
Wonthaggi North Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Dalyston.
- What is the median house price in Dalyston?
- The median house price in Dalyston, VIC 3992 is $500,000. The median unit price is $240,480.
- What is the Dalyston postcode?
- Dalyston is in the 3992 postcode, in VIC, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- Where is Dalyston?
- Dalyston is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3992, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dalyston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Dalyston?
- There are 7 schools serving Dalyston on this page, including Powlett River Primary School, Village High School, Wonthaggi Primary School.
- How walkable is Dalyston?
- Dalyston has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Dalyston?
- Dalyston is close to Powlett River, Archies Creek, South Dudley, Kilcunda, Hicksborough.
- What is the population of Dalyston?
- The population of Dalyston is approximately 843 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
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