Wellington Shire Council
Dutson
Dutson at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
32
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Dutson.
Dutson (3851) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Dutson has roughly 32 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.
Dutson 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dutson's population at 32, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (50% family, 21% lone person).
Population
32
Median age
60
Family households
50%
Lone person
21%
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)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
32
Median age: 60
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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.
Local schools for Dutson
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Government School Catchment
Longford Primary School
Araluen Primary School
Cobains Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Dutson.
- What is the Dutson postcode?
- Dutson is in the 3851 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dutson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $205, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Dutson?
- There are 13 schools serving Dutson on this page, including Longford Primary School, Araluen Primary School, Cobains Primary School.
- How walkable is Dutson?
- Dutson has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dutson?
- Dutson is close to The Heart, East Sale, Dutson Downs, East Sale Raaf, Longford.
- What is the population of Dutson?
- Dutson has approximately 32 residents. The median age is 60.
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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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