VIC · Bass Coast Council

Dalyston, VIC, 3992

Current weather

13.9°COvercast

71% humidity · 16 km/h wind · 16.4° / 11° today · 5.1 mm rain

Desirability index

5.5/100

#247 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Last updated 1 July 2026 at 10:11 pm AEST

Suburb snapshot

Dalyston is a small locality in the Bass Coast area, home to around 843 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 93 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+72%), roughly 110.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population: 843
Median age: 39
Median household income / week: $1,352
Dwelling vacancy: 10.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 39 of 383
Median monthly mortgage: $1,473
Employment rate: 62%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 29 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026): 93
Against the person: 21
Against property: 20
Rate per 1,000 residents: 110.3
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 40 residents
State safety percentile: 78.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change: +72.2%

Most common offence types

A211 Fv Serious Assault3
A231 Fv Common Assault5
B21 Criminal Damage5
B49 Other Theft5
E21 Breach Family Violence Order42

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 6:15 pm AEST · Year ending March release

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools: 1
Median school ICSEA: 970

Powlett River Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:19 pm AEST · Annual ACARA release
School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:19 pm AEST · Annual ACARA release

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

Ozone Hotel/Bass Hwy
Ozone Hotel/Bass Hwy
Ozone Hotel/Bass Hwy
Ozone Hotel/Bass Hwy

Data sources & freshness

GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:20 pm AEST · GTFS static feed

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

20 planning-related records

2021· 6 proposals

September 2021
Use of the land for a food and drink premises and associated buildings and works22 Sep 2021
4212 BASS HIGHWAY DALYSTON 3992Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
Subdivision of land into two lots21 Jun 2021
11 FURLONG CRESCENT DALYSTON 3992Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision of land into 2 lots in TZ04 Jun 2021
52-54 POWLETT STREET DALYSTON 3992Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
Development of land for an agricultural outbuilding (shed) in FZ27 Apr 2021
185 DALYSTON-GLEN FORBES ROAD DALYSTON 3992Withdrawn
February 2021
Subdivision of the land into two lots10 Feb 2021
13 Lilian CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
To alter access to Westernport Water SPS Dalyston in a Road Zone 1 Category01 Feb 2021
15 Hollins WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

2020· 14 proposals

December 2020
Buildings and work associated with the construction of an agricultural shed in the ESO430 Dec 2020
Bass HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
Development of land for a shed in FZ and ESO401 Oct 2020
130 Lower Powlett RoadWithdrawn
September 2020
Subdivision of land into two lots in the TZ14 Sep 2020
9 Furlong CrescentNOD issued by a delegate
August 2020
Subdivision of land into 48 lots in the TZ and LSIO24 Aug 2020
28 STATION STREET DALYSTON 3992Withdrawn
Subdivision of Land into 2 lots in TZ07 Aug 2020
32 McRae DriveNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
To subdivide land into two lots07 Aug 2020
3 MCCAULEY VIEW DALYSTON 3992NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
May 2020
Use of land to sell packaged liquor12 May 2020
4213 Bass HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
Remove native vegetation For construction of Drainage works16 Apr 2020
Road Reserve on Bass Hwy between 28 Station St and 50 Cloverdale RdPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
Subdivision of the land into two lots27 Mar 2020
7 Walker StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use and development of the land for dwelling in FZ17 Mar 2020
50 CLOVERDALE ROAD DALYSTON 3992Refusal issued by a delegate
February 2020
Extension and additions to an existing dwelling in FZ14 Feb 2020
43 Walker StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use and development of land for a dwelling03 Feb 2020
Skip LaneNOD issued by a delegate
January 2020
Subdivide the land in to two lots - Amendment to remove Condition 624 Jan 2020
1 Barrier AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision of land into two lots20 Jan 2020
34 McRae DriveNOD issued by a delegate

Data sources & freshness

PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Ozone Hotel/Bass HwyBus stop
Dalyston Fire StationFire station
9 Dalyston-Glen Forbes Road
Old Dalyston ChurchRestaurant
72 Dalyston-Glen Forbes Road
Dalyston Self StorageStorage Rental
4169-4171 Bass Highway

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:15 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

Kilcunda Nature Conservation ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:32 pm AEST

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021): 2/10
IRSD decile (2021): 3/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 SEIFA release

Heritage

1 state heritage place

WONTHAGGI STATE COAL MINE NORTHERN PRECINCTNH1777

Data sources & freshness

State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:33 pm AEST

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone: No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 6:14 pm AEST

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM): 2
Parks (OSM): 1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:16 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score: 5.5/100
Cohort rank: #247 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 10:11 pm AEST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

WONTHAGGI STATE COAL MINE NORTHERN PRECINCTheritageNH1777
Kilcunda Nature Conservation Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
Buildings and work associated with the construction of an agricultural shed in the ESO4planningBass HighwayLodged 30 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of land for a shed in FZ and ESO4planning130 Lower Powlett RoadLodged 01 Oct 2020 · Withdrawn
Development of land for an agricultural outbuilding (shed) in FZplanning185 DALYSTON-GLEN FORBES ROAD DALYSTON 3992Lodged 27 Apr 2021 · Withdrawn
Extension and additions to an existing dwelling in FZplanning43 Walker StreetLodged 14 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Remove native vegetation For construction of Drainage worksplanningRoad Reserve on Bass Hwy between 28 Station St and 50 Cloverdale RdLodged 16 Apr 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivide the land in to two lots - Amendment to remove Condition 6planning1 Barrier AvenueLodged 24 Jan 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision of Land into 2 lots in TZplanning32 McRae DriveLodged 07 Aug 2020 · NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
Subdivision of land into 2 lots in TZplanning52-54 POWLETT STREET DALYSTON 3992Lodged 04 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:32 pm AEST
State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:33 pm AEST
PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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