Dawson, VIC
In 2026, police recorded 8 offences in Dawson, or 200.0 per 1,000 residents. That is 2.24× the VIC rate.
Dawson has about 40 residents. Below 300, a few incidents swing the per-person rate wildly, so we show counts but don't rank it.
By crime type, 2026
Rates per 1,000 residents. ×-values compare with the state rate for the same offence type.
Crimes against the person
50.0 / 1,000
VIC 13.7
· National 17.5
Property & deception
150.0 / 1,000
VIC 51.3
· National 49.7
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| Group | Offence type | Count | Per 1,000 | VIC per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes against the person | Assault and related offences | 1 | 25.00 | 7.48 |
| Crimes against the person | Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour | 1 | 25.00 | 2.15 |
| Property & deception | Theft | 4 | 100.00 | 33.72 |
| Property & deception | Burglary/Break and enter | 2 | 50.00 | 5.73 |
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
Housing, rent and growth
Housing & rent
ABS Census 2021Median rent is 16% of median household income. Below the 30% stress benchmark
| Measure | Value | vs other VIC suburbs |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $230/week | higher than 39% |
| Median household income | $1,437/week | higher than 41% |
| Rent as a share of income | 16% | higher than 42% |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,167/month | higher than 86% |
| Average household size | 1.9 people | higher than 7% |
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 | +6.5% | higher than 76% |
| Population growth, last year 2024–2025 | +1.0% | higher than 55% |
| New homes approved, 12 months 12 months to Aug 2026 | 95 | higher than 73% |
| New homes approved per 1,000 residents 12 months to Aug 2026 | 6.1 | higher than 68% |
ABS publishes these for larger areas: figures are for “Maffra”, 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 Dawson
What is the crime rate in Dawson?
In 2026, 8 offences were recorded in Dawson, or 200.0 per 1,000 residents. That is 2.2× the VIC rate of 89.1.
What are the chances of being a victim of crime in Dawson?
Based on 2026 recorded offences per resident, roughly 1 in 20 for violent crime and 1 in 7 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.