VIC · 3956

Dumbalk

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Dumbalk, VIC 3956.

Dumbalk, VIC 3956

About Dumbalk

Welcome to Dumbalk

Dumbalk is a town in the South Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. It lies at the heart of the South Gippsland dairy industry, centered in the Tarwin Valley, featuring lush green pastures most of the year around. The word Dumbalk is of Aboriginal origin; it means winter frost and rain, referring to high local rainfall.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Dumbalk, VIC 3956.

Population

455

residents (2021)

Median age

48

years

Household income

$1,108

median, per week

Median rent

$268

per week

Median mortgage

$1,278

per month

Mortgage / income

27%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Recent results

Recently sold in Dumbalk

$325k

20 Nerrena Road

land

Sold ~July 2026

$850k

1470 Meeniyan Mirboo North Road

house4 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Common questions

Dumbalk suburb FAQ

Is Dumbalk a good place to live?

Dumbalk is a town in the South Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. Dumbalk is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 455.

What is the population of Dumbalk?

Dumbalk has a population of 455 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 48.

What suburbs are near Dumbalk?

Suburbs near Dumbalk include Mardan.