Dalyston
VIC 3992 · Bass Coast
843 (2021) → 925 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Dalyston is a high growth suburb in Bass Coast, VIC 3992, about 98km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $546K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 13/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Dalyston has an overall score of 23/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.34%), New Zealand (1.54%), Philippines (1.3%), South Africa (0.59%), Chile (0.47%)
Top languages: Spanish (1.3%), Filipino (0.59%), French (0.36%), Tagalog (0.36%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 989 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Powlett River Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1001
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bass Coast College-Dudley CampusSecondary · Government · 4km
- Bass Coast College-Community VCAL Program CampusSecondary · Government · 4km
- Village High SchoolSecondary · Independent · 4.6kmICSEA 1040
- Wonthaggi Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 989
- Wonthaggi North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 938
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.1kmICSEA 1031
- Bass Coast CollegeSecondary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 990
- Bass Coast Specialist SchoolCombined · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 932
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Dalyston
Is Dalyston safe?
Dalyston has a residential safety score of 69/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,677 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Dalyston?
In Dalyston, the .
How far is Dalyston from Melbourne CBD?
Dalyston is about 98.2 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Dalyston?
Dalyston has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1001 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Dalyston?
Dalyston has a transport score of 13/100 and 2 bus stops.