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Dawson VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Dawson, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Dawson VIC is 40 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dawson is $787 per week ($40,924 per year). Median rent in Dawson is $230 per week ($997 per month). Dawson has a median age of 62 years, older than the national median of 38. Dawson has a population density of 2.0 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dawson is $2,167.
There were 7 recorded offences in Dawson in 2025-25, a rate of 175 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (3 offences).
Dawson Map
Dawson Population
Dawson Median Income & Rent
Dawson Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Dawson Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Dawson Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Dawson Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Dawson Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Dawson Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Dawson Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Dawson Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Dawson Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Dawson Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Dawson Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Dawson Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Dawson Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Dawson Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Dawson Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Dawson Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Dawson How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Dawson Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Dawson Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Dawson Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Dawson Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Dawson Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Dawson Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Dawson Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Dawson Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Dawson Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Dawson Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Dawson Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Dawson Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Dawson Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 7 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Dawson Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dawson
What is the population of Dawson VIC?
The population of Dawson VIC is 40 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.0 people per km².
What is the median income in Dawson?
The median personal income in Dawson VIC is $787 per week, or $40,924 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.
How much is rent in Dawson?
Median rent in Dawson VIC is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 16.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Dawson?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dawson VIC is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Dawson?
The median age in Dawson VIC is 62 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Dawson a good suburb to live in?
Dawson is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 40.The median income is $787/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.0% 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: 20720. All dollar figures in AUD.