Dumbalk Postcode
Victoria
Located in Victoria, Dumbalk is a locality approximately 127 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Dumbalk is 3956, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Dumbalk has a population of 455 (220 males, 234 females). The median age is 48 years.
The median weekly household income in Dumbalk is $1,108, with a median personal income of $635 per week.
The median weekly rent is $268 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,278.
In terms of birthplace, 91% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Netherlands (14), South Africa (9), and Germany (7).
87.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.6% speak another language.
The employment rate in Dumbalk shows 202 people employed (105 full-time, 71 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.3%.
The most common occupations are managers (23), community & personal service (14), and professionals (11).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Dumbalk has an IRSAD score of 949 placing it in decile 3 (disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Dumbalk covers an area of 55.5 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 8 persons per km².
Statistically, Dumbalk sits within the Gippsland - South West area, part of the broader Latrobe - Gippsland region. It falls under the South Gippsland local government area.
The federal electorate for Dumbalk is Monash (Rural).
Dumbalk Details
| Postcode | 3956 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 455 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,108/week |
| Median Personal Income | $635/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $268 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,278 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 55.5 km² |
| Population Density | 8/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 182 |
| Completed Year 12 | 29.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 87.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 6 (1.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -38.5339 |
| Longitude | 146.0944 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 127 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Gippsland - South West |
| Local Government | South Gippsland |
| Federal Electorate | Monash |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 79 (17.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 39 (8.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 90 (19.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 138 (30.3%) |
| 65+ years | 110 (24.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 31 (6.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 16 (3.5%) |
| Arthritis | 15 (3.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 12 (2.6%) |
| Diabetes | 8 (1.8%) |
| Asthma | 7 (1.5%) |
| Cancer | 7 (1.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 48 (27.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 81 (46.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 46 (26.3%) |