Dawson at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,125
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Dawson.
The postcode for Dawson is 3858 (VIC).
Dawson (3858) sits in the Mansfield region of Victoria.
Dawson has roughly 3,125 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Dawson 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 4 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dawson's population at 3,125, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
3,125
Median age
46
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$216/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$184/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3,125
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Dawson.
Local schools for Dawson
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Government School Catchment
Cowwarr Primary School
Heyfield Primary School
Toongabbie Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Dawson.
- What is the Dawson postcode?
- Dawson is in the 3858 postcode, in VIC, in the Mansfield Shire Council region.
- Where is Dawson?
- Dawson is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3858, in the Mansfield Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dawson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $216, for units it's $184.
- What schools are in Dawson?
- There are 5 schools serving Dawson on this page, including Cowwarr Primary School, St Michael's School, Heyfield Primary School.
- How walkable is Dawson?
- Dawson has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dawson?
- Dawson is close to Seaton, Thomson, Cowwarr, Glenmaggie, Heyfield.
- What is the population of Dawson?
- The population of Dawson is approximately 3,125 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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