Dumbalk, VIC 3956

South Gippsland Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3956

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Median house price

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What to know about Dumbalk

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

Dumbalk has roughly 455 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.

What it’s like to live here

Dumbalk scores 4/100 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 975 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.

Schools in Dumbalk

Schools serving Dumbalk: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Meeniyan Primary School

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Leongatha Secondary College

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Leongatha Primary School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
4/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Dumbalk's population at 455, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
455
Median age
48
Family households
63%
Lone person
36%
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
9%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

14 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
B Property and deception offences8 (57.1%)
A Crimes against the person4 (28.6%)
E Justice procedures offences2 (14.3%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
975 mm
Hottest month, avg max
24.7°C
Coldest month, avg min
5.8°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Dumbalk

What is the Dumbalk postcode?
Dumbalk is in the 3956 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
Where is Dumbalk?
Dumbalk is a suburb in the South Gippsland Shire Council area, VIC 3956.
What schools are in Dumbalk?
There are 12 schools serving Dumbalk on this page, including Meeniyan Primary School, Leongatha Secondary College, Koonwarra Village School.
How walkable is Dumbalk?
Dumbalk has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Dumbalk?
Dumbalk is close to Mardan, Dumbalk North, Stony Creek, Koorooman, Dollar.
What is the population of Dumbalk?
The population of Dumbalk is approximately 455 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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