Dalyston VIC

Postcode 3992 · Bass Coast LGA

Dalyston is a small community in Victoria within the Bass Coast local government area (postcode 3992). With a population of 843, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $70K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, labourers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Dalyston is $540,000, having increased 2.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,473.

Dalyston is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 970, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 4 bus stops. The crime rate in the Bass Coast LGA is higher than average at 8,622 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Dalyston offers a gross rental yield of 4.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($540K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.7x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +2.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$540K/$875K Below Median
Affordability7.7x Moderate
Price Momentum+2.4% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education2/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$540K
2.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$280
POPULATION
843
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,352
Personal Income /wk$695
Mortgage /mth$1,473
CRIME (Bass Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,622
Total Incidents3,822
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops4
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA970
Total Students47
Government1
Powlett River Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 970
Data: 2024