South Gippsland Shire Council
Dumbalk
Dumbalk at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
455
Median age 48
The brief
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.
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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.
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'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%
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)
$268/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
455
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
23
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.
4
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Dumbalk.
Local schools for Dumbalk
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Government School Catchment
Meeniyan Primary School
Leongatha Secondary College
Leongatha Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Dumbalk.
- What is the Dumbalk postcode?
- Dumbalk is in the 3956 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dumbalk?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $265, for units it's $268.
- 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?
- Dumbalk has approximately 455 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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