Dalyston, VIC
In 2025, police recorded 54 offences in Dalyston, or 64.1 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.83× the VIC rate.
No population figure is available for this area yet, so per-person rates and ranks can't be calculated.
By crime type, 2025
Rates per 1,000 residents. ×-values compare with the state rate for the same offence type.
Crimes against the person
16.6 / 1,000
VIC 11.9
· National 16.5
Property & deception
20.2 / 1,000
VIC 45.5
· National 40.8
Drug offences
3.6 / 1,000
VIC 4.0
· National 7.0
Justice procedures
23.7 / 1,000
VIC 11.9
· National 10.3
administrative
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| Group | Offence type | Count | Per 1,000 | VIC per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes against the person | Assault and related offences | 7 | 8.30 | 6.46 |
| Crimes against the person | Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour | 3 | 3.56 | 1.77 |
| Crimes against the person | Other crimes against the person | 3 | 3.56 | 0.29 |
| Crimes against the person | Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people | 1 | 1.19 | 0.79 |
| Property & deception | Theft | 9 | 10.68 | 29.38 |
| Property & deception | Property damage | 4 | 4.74 | 6.02 |
| Property & deception | Burglary/Break and enter | 2 | 2.37 | 6.23 |
| Property & deception | Deception | 2 | 2.37 | 3.43 |
| Drug offences | Drug dealing and trafficking | 2 | 2.37 | 0.42 |
| Drug offences | Drug use and possession | 1 | 1.19 | 3.31 |
| Justice procedures | Breaches of orders | 18 | 21.35 | 10.21 |
| Justice procedures | Justice procedures | 2 | 2.37 | 1.71 |
Trend
Recorded offences per year. Projection is a simple linear trend, not a forecast of individual risk.
Vs state & national
per 1,000 residentsNearby suburbs
- Ryanston0.0 km not ranked compare
- West Creek0.0 km not ranked compare
- Anderson8.4 km not ranked compare
- Archies Creek8.4 km not ranked compare
- Cape Paterson8.4 km 47 compare
- Harmers Haven8.4 km not ranked compare
- Kilcunda8.4 km not ranked compare
- Lance Creek8.4 km not ranked compare
Housing, rent and growth
Housing & rent
ABS Census 2021Median rent is 21% of median household income. Below the 30% stress benchmark
| Measure | Value | vs other VIC suburbs |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $280/week | higher than 56% |
| Median household income | $1,352/week | higher than 32% |
| Rent as a share of income | 21% | higher than 72% |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,473/month | higher than 45% |
| Homes that are rented | 14% | higher than 55% |
| Owned outright | 30% | higher than 12% |
| Social housing | 0% | higher than 35% |
| Average household size | 2.3 people | higher than 34% |
2021 Census figures: rents and incomes have risen since, so compare suburbs rather than reading today's prices. The rent share uses the median rent and the median income of all households (owners included), so it is a guide, not the share any one renter pays. The 30% benchmark is a common convention.
Growth & new homes
ABS Regional Population · Building Approvals| Measure | Value | vs other VIC areas |
|---|---|---|
| Population growth, 5 years 2020–2025 | +14.2% | higher than 88% |
| Population growth, last year 2024–2025 | +2.1% | higher than 83% |
| New homes approved, 12 months 12 months to Aug 2026 | 329 | higher than 93% |
| New homes approved per 1,000 residents 12 months to Aug 2026 | 11.2 | higher than 85% |
ABS publishes these for larger areas: figures are for “Wonthaggi - Inverloch”, which contains this suburb. Approvals are dwellings approved, not yet built. Growth and new supply are change indicators, not a price forecast.
Common questions about Dalyston
What is the crime rate in Dalyston?
In 2025, 54 offences were recorded in Dalyston, or 64.1 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.8× the VIC rate of 77.2.
What are the chances of being a victim of crime in Dalyston?
Based on 2025 recorded offences per resident, roughly 1 in 60 for violent crime and 1 in 50 for property crime. Recorded crime includes offences against visitors and businesses, so this overstates risk for residents.
Where does this data come from?
Official recorded-crime statistics published by state police and crime statistics agencies, divided by 2021 Census or ABS population estimates. See the methodology page for details.
Data notes
- Population is estimated (medium confidence) from the ABS 2021 Census.
- Recorded crime counts offences reported to or detected by police where they occurred. That includes offences against visitors and businesses, so busy centres score higher than their resident risk.
- States classify offences differently, so ranks compare areas within the same state.