Dimboola
VIC 3414 · Hindmarsh
1,635 (2021) → 1,586 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Dimboola is a declining suburb in Hindmarsh, VIC 3414, about 302km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $264K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 69/100, and is about 200km inland. Dimboola has an overall score of 47/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.32%), New Zealand (0.67%), Netherlands (0.61%), USA (0.49%), Philippines (0.43%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.37%), German (0.18%), Tagalog (0.18%)
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 948 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Dimboola Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 976
- Dimboola Memorial Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 938
- St Peter's Lutheran SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 931
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Dimboola
Is Dimboola safe?
Dimboola has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 3,180 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Dimboola?
In Dimboola, the .
How far is Dimboola from Melbourne CBD?
Dimboola is about 302.3 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Dimboola?
Dimboola has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 948 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Dimboola?
Dimboola has a transport score of 69/100, including 1 train station and 1 bus stops.