Dewhurst at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
151
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Dewhurst.
The postcode for Dewhurst is 3808 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Dewhurst (3808) sits in the Cardinia region of Victoria.
Dewhurst has roughly 151 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Dewhurst 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.
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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dewhurst's population at 151, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
151
Median age
50
Family households
88%
Lone person
13%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
151
Median age: 50
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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
Education
Schools in Dewhurst.
Local schools for Dewhurst
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Government School Catchment
Beaconsfield Upper Primary School
Cockatoo Primary School
Emerald Primary School
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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 Dewhurst.
- What is the Dewhurst postcode?
- Dewhurst is in the 3808 postcode, in VIC, in the Cardinia Shire Council region.
- Where is Dewhurst?
- Dewhurst is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3808. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Cardinia Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dewhurst?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Dewhurst?
- There are 20 schools serving Dewhurst on this page, including Beaconsfield Upper Primary School, Cockatoo Primary School, Emerald Primary School.
- How walkable is Dewhurst?
- Dewhurst has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dewhurst?
- Dewhurst is close to Pakenham Upper, Beaconsfield Upper, Mount Burnett, Cockatoo, Emerald.
- What is the population of Dewhurst?
- The population of Dewhurst is approximately 151 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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