Wellington Shire Council
Dutson Downs
Dutson Downs at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6,231
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Dutson Downs.
Dutson Downs (3851) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Dutson Downs has roughly 6,231 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Dutson Downs 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dutson Downs's population at 6,231, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
6,231
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$205/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$174/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
6,231
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Dutson Downs.
Local schools for Dutson Downs
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Government School Catchment
Longford Primary School
Cobains Primary School
Araluen Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Dutson Downs.
- What is the Dutson Downs postcode?
- Dutson Downs is in the 3851 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dutson Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $205, for units it's $174.
- What schools are in Dutson Downs?
- There are 18 schools serving Dutson Downs on this page, including Longford Primary School, Cobains Primary School, Araluen Primary School.
- How walkable is Dutson Downs?
- Dutson Downs has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dutson Downs?
- Dutson Downs is close to Golden Beach, Paradise Beach, Flamingo Beach, Dutson, Glomar Beach.
- What is the population of Dutson Downs?
- Dutson Downs has approximately 6,231 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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