Dumbalk North at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
90
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Dumbalk North.
The postcode for Dumbalk North is 3956 (VIC).
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.
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
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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
90
Median age: 53
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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 Dumbalk North.
Local schools for Dumbalk North
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mirboo North Primary School
Mirboo North Secondary College
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.
- Where is Dumbalk North?
- Dumbalk North is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3956, 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?
- The population of Dumbalk North is approximately 90 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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