South Gippsland Shire Council

Dumbalk North

VIC3956

Dumbalk North at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

90

Median age 53

The brief

What to know about Dumbalk North.

Dumbalk North (3956) sits in the South Gippsland region of Victoria.

Dumbalk North has roughly 90 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.

Dumbalk North 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, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Dumbalk North's population at 90, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

90

Median age

53

Family households

76%

Lone person

24%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$265/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$400/wk

Owner occupied

84%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

90

Median age: 53

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

5

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences3 (60.0%)
A Crimes against the person2 (40.0%)

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 Dumbalk North.

Local schools for Dumbalk North

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Government School Catchment

Mirboo North Primary School

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Mirboo North Secondary College

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Meeniyan Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Dumbalk North.

What is the Dumbalk North postcode?
Dumbalk North is in the 3956 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Dumbalk North?
The median weekly rent for houses is $265, for units it's $400.
What schools are in Dumbalk North?
There are 12 schools serving Dumbalk North on this page, including Mirboo North Primary School, Mirboo North Secondary College, Meeniyan Primary School.
How walkable is Dumbalk North?
Dumbalk North has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Dumbalk North?
Dumbalk North is close to Dollar, Mardan, Dumbalk, Turtons Creek, Gunyah.
What is the population of Dumbalk North?
Dumbalk North has approximately 90 residents. The median age is 53.

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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