East Gippsland Shire Council

Dartmouth

VIC3701

Dartmouth at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

130

Median age 60

The brief

What to know about Dartmouth.

The postcode for Dartmouth is 3701 (VIC).

Dartmouth (3701) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.

Dartmouth has roughly 130 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.

Dartmouth scores 0/100 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.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Dartmouth's population at 130, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (50% family, 34% lone person).

Population

130

Median age

60

Family households

50%

Lone person

34%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$190/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$200/wk

Owner occupied

75%

Renter occupied

16%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

130

Median age: 60

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

4

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences3 (75.0%)
A Crimes against the person1 (25.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Dartmouth.

Local schools for Dartmouth

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Government School Catchment

Mitta Mitta Primary School

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Eskdale Primary School

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Tawonga Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Dartmouth.

What is the Dartmouth postcode?
Dartmouth is in the 3701 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
Where is Dartmouth?
Dartmouth is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3701, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Dartmouth?
The median weekly rent for houses is $190, for units it's $200.
What schools are in Dartmouth?
There are 7 schools serving Dartmouth on this page, including Mitta Mitta Primary School, Eskdale Primary School, Tawonga Primary School.
How walkable is Dartmouth?
Dartmouth has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Dartmouth?
Dartmouth is close to Mitta Mitta, Granite Flat, Eskdale, Tallandoon, Tallangatta Valley.
What is the population of Dartmouth?
The population of Dartmouth is approximately 130 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.

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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