Dimboola (Vic.)

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Based on evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region alongside newly identified residential addresses verified by Districts since the Census, Dimboola has a projected population of approximately 1,571 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 64 residents (-3.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 1,635 individuals. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 1,568, determined by Districts through analyzing the June 2025 ABS Estimated Resident Population publication, supplemented by 12 validated new addresses post-Census. With this population level, the locality has a density of 3.6 persons per square kilometer, indicating a highly spacious environment. The -3.9% contraction rate in Dimboola is within 2.3 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (-1.6%), showing similar regional population trends. Overseas migration stood out as the single primary source of population growth in recent times.

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Dimboola features a balanced employment profile split between white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with a strong presence of workers in essential service sectors and an unemployment rate of just 2.1% based on statistical data compiled by Districts. In March 2026, there were 655 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate sat 1.6% lower than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, while the labor participation rate of 49.2% was significantly lower than the Regional Vic. level of 61.1%. According to Census records, a moderate 15.9% of workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.

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Based on consolidated postcode-level tax data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Dimboola recorded a median income of $40,942 and an average income of $50,097. These figures represent lower levels compared to the national average, as well as the respective Regional Vic. figures of $50,954 and $62,728. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year yields updated estimates of approximately $44,881 for median income and $54,916 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household, family, and individual incomes in Dimboola sit between the 5th and 9th percentiles nationally. The dominant weekly income bracket is $800 - 1,499, accounting for 29.7% of residents ( people), which contrasts with the broader region where of households earn in the - range. Even though housing expenses are low with residents keeping of their earnings, the overall level of disposable income ranks at the th percentile nationally.

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Residential property types in the suburb of Dimboola at the time of the latest Census consisted of 96.2% detached houses and 3.8% other housing styles like townhouses, apartments, or alternative structures, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other options in Regional Vic.. The rate of outright home ownership in Dimboola was higher than the regional average, reaching 53.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (30.9%) or renting tenants (15.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $800 was much lower than the Regional Vic. average, while the median weekly rent was $170, compared to regional figures of $1,430 and $285 respectively. On a national scale, Dimboola's mortgage payments are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are similarly well below the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 60.2%, consisting of couples with children at 17.6%, couples without children at 32.1%, and single-parent homes at 9.0%. Non-family households represent the remaining 39.8%, with single-person households making up 37.2% and group houses accounting for 2.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.1 persons is slightly smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

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The locality shows lower levels of higher education, with university qualification rates at 12.8%, well below the Victorian state average of 33.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational support. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 8.8%, followed by postgraduate studies at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational and practical skills are common, with 36.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 26.2%.

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Analysis of local public transport shows 2 active transit stops in the suburb of Dimboola. These stops are serviced by 3 routes, which provide 43 passenger journeys per week. Transit accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 592 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 91%, followed by 8% of residents who walk to work. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles. Around 15.9% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic conditions.

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Public health metrics indicate clear challenges for the suburb of Dimboola based on Districts' evaluation of mortality data and the frequency of chronic illnesses across both younger and older cohorts, combined with an exceptionally low rate of private health insurance coverage at roughly 47% of the population (~734 people). This is lower than the 50.5% coverage rate seen across Regional Vic. and the national average of 55.7%.

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Dimboola has a lower level of cultural diversity than the national average, with citizens accounting for 92.0% of the population, 92.9% of residents born in Australia, and 97.9% using only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 49.6% of residents, which is slightly higher than the Regional Vic. level of 47.3%.

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The median age of 52 years in the suburb of Dimboola is higher than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and the national average of 38. Compared to the Regional Vic. demographic profile, residents aged 65 - 74 are over-represented locally at 15.9%, while residents aged 25 - 34 are under-represented at 8.1%. This concentration of residents in the 65 - 74 bracket is higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has risen from 9.5% to 10.5% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 12.4% to 11.5%. Population projections for point to significant changes, with the to age group projected to grow by , adding residents to reach while the to and to groups are expected to shrink.

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Dimboola currently has an estimated 67 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 48 children aged 0-2 and 32 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 11% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 7% by 2041 (to approximately 72 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 128. Birth rates in the area have averaged 10.0 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally).