Mansfield Shire Council
Dawson
Dawson at a glance
Median house
$248,000
Median unit
$178,560
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,125
Median age 46
About
Welcome to Dawson.
Dawson is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$248,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $178,560.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$216/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$184/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$248,000
$178,560
3,125
Median age: 46
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.53%
Based on $248,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.36%
Based on $178,560 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
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
3,125
Median age
46
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Dawson.
Local schools for Dawson
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cowwarr Primary School
Heyfield Primary School
Toongabbie Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Dawson.
- What is the median house price in Dawson?
- The median house price in Dawson, VIC 3858 is $248,000. The median unit price is $178,560. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Dawson postcode?
- Dawson is in the 3858 postcode, in VIC, 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?
- Dawson has approximately 3,125 residents. 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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