Dollar at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
61
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Dollar.
The postcode for Dollar is 3871 (VIC).
Dollar (3871) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.
Dollar has roughly 61 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.
Dollar 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, 2 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dollar's population at 61, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (55%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
61
Median age
51
Family households
32%
Lone person
55%
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)
$258/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$258/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
61
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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 Dollar.
Local schools for Dollar
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Government School Catchment
Foster Secondary College
Foster Primary School
Meeniyan Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Dollar.
- What is the Dollar postcode?
- Dollar is in the 3871 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- Where is Dollar?
- Dollar is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3871, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dollar?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $258, for units it's $258.
- What schools are in Dollar?
- There are 8 schools serving Dollar on this page, including Foster Secondary College, Foster Primary School, Meeniyan Primary School.
- How walkable is Dollar?
- Dollar has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dollar?
- Dollar is close to Rumbug, Foster North, Turtons Creek, Woorarra West, Dumbalk North.
- What is the population of Dollar?
- The population of Dollar is approximately 61 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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