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Dalyston suburb profile

Dalyston is a small rural town in Victoria’s Bass Coast, located on the Bass Highway between Wonthaggi and the coastal villages to the south. It has a village centre surrounded by farmland and rural-residential properties, with housing that ranges from older weatherboard cottages to more recent brick homes. The area attracts families, retirees and people seeking a relaxed country coastal lifestyle who work locally or travel to neighbouring centres. Outdoor recreation is a regular feature of life here, with easy access to coastal reserves, nearby beaches and the Bass Coast Rail Trail for walking and cycling, and straightforward road connections to the wider region.

Dalyston property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Dalyston sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. Available figures show house values rose a solid 5.4% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months three houses were sold, and houses sold in a median of 35 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Dalyston saw house rents edge up a slight 1.9% over the last 12 months to an average of $530 a week.

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Change in value
Past 12 months
5.4%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
3N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
35N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$530N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
1.9%N/A

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Dalyston demographics

Dalyston is home to 843 people, with a median age of 39 and a median total household income of $1,352 a week, roughly $70,300 a year.

The family mix is dominated by couples: couple families without children are the largest group at 46.1%, while couple families with children make up 37.8%. Together, couple families account for 83.9% of families, and one-parent families represent 16.1%.

In Dalyston, around six in seven homes are owner-occupied when owned outright (31.1%) and owned with a mortgage (54.8%) are combined to 85.9%, while renters make up about one in seven homes (14.2%).

Suburbs near Dalyston

Some popular suburbs near Dalyston include:

  • South Dudley: Quiet residential area with coastal surroundings and Bass Coast character.
  • Wonthaggi: Regional town with a main street, services and community facilities.
  • North Wonthaggi: Established suburban neighbourhood offering a mix of homes and greenery.
  • Kilcunda: Coastal village known for dramatic cliffs, a sandy beach and walking tracks.
  • Woolamai: Semi-rural area featuring coastal pockets, farmland and a relaxed pace.

How does Dalyston compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Dalyston’s median house price is 2.3% higher than Wonthaggi’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Dalyston have grown 9.8% higher than in South Dudley.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Dalyston are selling 57.3% faster than in Wonthaggi.

Choose the right real estate agents in Dalyston

There are 16 real estate agents in Dalyston, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 58.3% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Dalyston typically range from 2.11% to 3.13%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

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