Dimboola

Dimboola has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Dimboola's population is estimated at approximately 1,571 as of May 2026, reflecting a decrease of 64 people since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 1,635. This decline is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 1,568 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2025 and validation of an additional 12 new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density stands at 3.6 persons per square kilometer. Dimboola's decline of -3.9% since census is comparable to its SA3 area's change of -1.6%. Population growth was predominantly driven by overseas migration in recent periods. AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using a base year of 2022, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made through weighted aggregation for areas not covered by ABS data.

Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas until 2041. Future demographic trends suggest lower quartile growth in Australia's regional areas, with Dimboola expected to increase by 39 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 2.3% over the 16-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Dimboola is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Dimboola has seen minimal residential development activity with an average of 1 dwelling approval per year over the past five years (totalling 9). These low development levels reflect the rural nature of the area, where development is typically driven by specific local housing needs rather than broad market demand. Note that with such low approval numbers, yearly growth figures and relativities can vary considerably based on individual projects.

Dimboola has much lower development activity compared to Rest of Vic., and its development pattern is also well below national averages. Recent development in the area has been entirely comprised of standalone homes, maintaining the rural nature with an emphasis on space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1068 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Dimboola is projected to add 36 residents by 2041.

Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers may encounter growing competition as population increases.

Dimboola has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

No infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area. Key projects include Warracknabeal Energy Park, Grampians Health Horsham Campus Redevelopment, Melbourne To Adelaide Freight Rail Improvements, and Regional Housing Fund.

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Dimboola ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Dimboola has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well represented. The unemployment rate is 1.8% and employment growth over the past year was estimated at 0.6%.

As of December 2025670 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.9% lower than Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation in Dimboola lags behind Regional Vic., with 50.1% compared to 61.0%. According to Census responses, 15.9% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and transport, postal & warehousing.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs 2.3 times more residents than the regional level. Manufacturing employs 5.0% of local workers, lower than Regional Vic.'s 7.7%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data comparisons. Over a 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 0.6%, while labour force decreased by 2.2%, leading to a 2.7 percentage point decrease in unemployment. By comparison, Regional Vic. had an employment decline of 0.6% and a labour force decline of 0.7%, with unemployment falling by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Dimboola's employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

Dimboola's suburb income level is lower than average nationally, per latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Dimboola's median taxpayer income is $40,942 and average income stands at $50,097, compared to Regional Vic.'s figures of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Dimboola are approximately $44,881 (median) and $54,916 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows incomes in Dimboola fall between the 5th and 9th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that the $800 - 1,499 earnings band captures 29.7% of Dimboola's community (466 individuals), contrasting with the broader area where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.3%. While housing costs are modest with 92.1% of income retained, total disposable income ranks at just the 12th percentile nationally.

Dimboola is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dimboola's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, comprised 96.2% houses and 3.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Regional Vic. had 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dimboola was 53.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.9% and rented ones at 15.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $800, below Regional Vic.'s average of $1,430. The median weekly rent figure in Dimboola was $170, compared to Regional Vic.'s $285. Nationally, Dimboola's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Dimboola features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 60.2% of all households, including 17.6% couples with children, 32.1% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 39.8%, with lone person households at 37.2% and group households making up 2.5%. The median household size is 2.1 people, smaller than the Regional Vic average of 2.4.

Dimboola faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 12.8%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 36.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (26.2%). In total, 21.1% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, with 8.4% in secondary education, 6.9% in primary education, and 1.8% pursuing tertiary education.

A substantial 21.1% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 8.4% in secondary education, 6.9% in primary education, and 1.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Dimboola has two active public transport stops. These are served by three different routes that combined offer 43 passenger trips weekly. Transport access is rated moderate with residents typically being 592 meters from the nearest stop. Most Dimboola residents commute outward, with cars being the primary mode of transport at 91%, while 8% walk. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 15.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages six trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 21 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Dimboola is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Dimboola faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is extremely low, at approximately 47% of the total population (around 734 people), compared to 50.5% in Regional Vic.

and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (13.5%) and mental health issues (9.6%). Conversely, 55.3% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic. Working-age population health is notably challenged by high chronic condition rates. Dimboola has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 31.0% (487 people), than Regional Vic.'s 23.9%. Health outcomes among seniors present additional challenges, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

The latest Census data sees Dimboola placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Dimboola had a cultural diversity below average, with 92.0% citizens, 92.9% born in Australia, and 97.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 49.6% of Dimboola's population, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.7%), English (31.5%), and German (10.1%), notably higher than regional averages of 3.5%.

Scottish representation was overrepresented at 8.6%, Dutch at 1.5%, and Sri Lankan at 0.2%.

Dimboola ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Dimboola is 52 years, which is significantly higher than Regional Vic.'s average of 43 years and also above the national norm of 38 years. The 65 - 74 age group is notably over-represented in Dimboola at 15.9%, compared to Regional Vic.'s average. Meanwhile, the 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented at 8.1%. This concentration of the 65 - 74 cohort is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and the present, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 9.5% to 10.5% of Dimboola's population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.4% to 11.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Dimboola. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow by 29%, adding 52 residents to reach a total of 233. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 15 to 24 and 65 to 74 cohorts.