Dartmouth VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Dartmouth, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Dartmouth VIC is 130 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dartmouth is $423 per week ($21,996 per year). Median rent in Dartmouth is $200 per week ($867 per month). Dartmouth has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Dartmouth has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dartmouth is England. The most common religion is No Religion (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dartmouth is $650.

There were 3 recorded offences in Dartmouth in 2025-25, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Dartmouth Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Dartmouth Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$423/wk
$21,996 per year
#8743 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
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Median Age
60years
22 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$650/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Dartmouth Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.1% (69) Female 46.9% (61)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
130 people · 938.3 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,437
Family income/wk

Dartmouth Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Dartmouth Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.8% 25 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
24.2% 8 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Dartmouth Country of Birth

Australia
90.0%
England
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Dartmouth Religion

No Religion
26.2%
Not stated
24.6%
Catholic
23.8%
Anglican
13.8%
Lattr day Snts
4.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.8%
Eastern Orthodox
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dartmouth Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
27.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
24.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Dartmouth Employment

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Employed full-time
13.6% 9 people
Employed part-time
13.6% 9 people
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Not in labour force
72.7% 48 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Dartmouth Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
56.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.8%
Postgraduate Degree
9.8%
Bachelor Degree
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Dartmouth Occupation

Managers
29.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
22.2%
Community & Personal Service
14.8%
Professionals
11.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.1%
Labourers
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Dartmouth Field of Study

Engineering
35.3%
Architecture & Building
29.4%
Health
17.6%
Society & Culture
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Dartmouth Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dartmouth Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
12.5%
$300-$399/wk
9.4%
$400-$499/wk
28.1%
$500-$649/wk
15.6%
$650-$799/wk
15.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dartmouth Marital Status

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Married
55.3% 63
↔️
Separated
3.5% 4
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Divorced
14.0% 16
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Widowed
7.9% 9
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Never married
19.3% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dartmouth Ancestry

English
36.3%
Australian
28.2%
Irish
12.1%
Other
8.9%
German
6.5%
Polish
3.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.4%
Scottish
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dartmouth School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
60.0%
Secondary — Government
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Dartmouth Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.5% 14
No need for assistance
92.5% 173

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Dartmouth Volunteering

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Volunteer
36.0% 31
Not a volunteer
64.0% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dartmouth Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dartmouth How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.9%
Walked only
11.5%
Did not go to work
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Dartmouth Car Ownership

1 vehicle
35.9%
2 vehicles
48.7%
3 vehicles
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Dartmouth Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
7.3%
3 bedrooms
75.6%
4 bedrooms
17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Dartmouth Population Mobility

18.9%
moved in the last year
29.2%
moved in the last 5 years
9.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
29.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dartmouth Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
178
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dartmouth Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
15
Asthma
10
Arthritis
9
Kidney disease
4
Diabetes
3
Cancer
3
Heart disease
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Dartmouth Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.0%
$1-$149/wk
7.5%
$150-$299/wk
9.0%
$300-$399/wk
11.9%
$400-$499/wk
13.4%
$500-$649/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
6.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dartmouth Family Structure

Couple — no children
56.5%
Couple — children under 15
30.6%
One parent — children under 15
8.1%
Couple — no children under 15
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dartmouth Military Service

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Previously served
12.8% 11
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Never served
87.2% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dartmouth Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
22.2% 20
Did not provide
77.8% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dartmouth Children Ever Born

No children
17.6%
2 children
47.1%
3 children
35.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Dartmouth Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.5%
5–14 hours
31.3%
15–29 hours
18.8%
30+ hours
6.3%
Did not do domestic work
21.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Dartmouth Household Size

1 person
44.1%
2 persons
55.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dartmouth Where Residents Moved From

Same address
77
Moved from NSW
12
Moved — same area (SA2)
8
Moved from VIC
6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Dartmouth Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dartmouth Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Assault
2
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Dartmouth Rent Prices & Affordability

30%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $662/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 30.2%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Dartmouth

≈ $2,869/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $462/wk
Rent share 30.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Dartmouth vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Dartmouth

What is the population of Dartmouth VIC?

The population of Dartmouth VIC is 130 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².Dartmouth is ranked #8,172 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dartmouth?

The median personal income in Dartmouth VIC is $423 per week, or $21,996 per year.The median household income is $662 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.Dartmouth is ranked #8,743 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dartmouth?

Median rent in Dartmouth VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 30.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Dartmouth ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dartmouth?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dartmouth VIC is $650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dartmouth?

The median age in Dartmouth VIC is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dartmouth a good suburb to live in?

Dartmouth is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 130.The median income is $423/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20719. All dollar figures in AUD.