Bass Coast Shire Council
Dalyston
Dalyston at a glance
Median house
$500,000
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
843
Median age 39
About
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Dalyston is a suburb in Victoria.
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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 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
843
Median age
39
Family households
68%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Dalyston postcode?
- Dalyston is in the 3992 postcode, in VIC, 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?
- Dalyston has approximately 843 residents. The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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