Dales CreekVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3341 · Moorabool
Daily life in Dales Creek is likely to be quiet and community-focused, with a significant portion of the population commuting by car, as 73% of residents drive to work. The suburb has a lower than average work-from-home rate at 10.4%, compared to the Victorian average of 25.7%. The community is predominantly English-speaking, with 92.8% of residents speaking only English at home.
Sales · 12 months to August 2026
What property sold for in Dales Creek
Houses · With only 8 houses sold in the 12 months to August 2026, Dales Creek's median of $748,000 rests on a thin base.
Houses
$748k
median of 8 sales
Too few sales to be reliable — treat as a rough guide
Half sold between $688k and $809k.
Last sold two to four months ago
8 sales on record · data to 30 August 2026
Since 2025
How prices have moved
- Houses
Dashed lines and hollow points are part years — incomplete, so a dip may only mean fewer sales have happened yet. A break in a line is a year with no published figure, not a fall to zero.
| Year | Houses |
|---|---|
| 2025 · part year | $748k |
Last 12 months
What an extra bedroom costs in Dales Creek
In Dales Creek, over the last 12 months, a three-bedroom house has a median of $785,000 from 5 sales.
| Bedrooms | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $785k | 5 · few |
Counts with fewer than five sales are left out rather than estimated, and bigger does not always mean dearer — a bedroom count with few sales can be pulled either way by the particular homes that happened to change hands.
The read
What living here is actually like
Dales Creek is a small rural community with a total population of 398 residents. The median age is 40, which is slightly higher than the Victorian average of 38, indicating a mature population. The suburb has a balanced gender distribution with 51% male and 49% female residents. Families are predominant, with 54.7% of households being couples with children, and 32.5% being couples without children. The area is characterized by separate houses, with 100% of the housing stock being standalone homes.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Dales Creek · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Families | 85 |
| First home buyers | 70 |
| Retirees | 65 |
| Professionals | 60 |
| Investors | 55 |
Why families score highest
The signals doing the work
- High percentage of family households at 77.9%
- Majority of housing are separate houses, ideal for families
- Above average household income supports family living
- Low unemployment rate provides job security
Against the state
How Dales Creek differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Separate houses | 100% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 10.4% |
| Drove a car | 73% |
| Car passenger | 1.4% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- Low unemployment rate at 1.4% compared to VIC's 5.0%
- High percentage of separate houses at 100% (vs VIC 73.4%)
- Above average household income with a median of $1966 weekly (vs VIC $1759)
- High ownership with mortgage at 74.1%
- Significant proportion of Technicians and Trades Workers at 26.1%
Things to be aware of
- Lower educational attainment with 14.3% holding a bachelor's degree (vs VIC 29.2%)
- Limited public transport options
- Lower cultural diversity with 18.5% born overseas (vs VIC 35.0%)
- High reliance on car commuting at 73%
- Limited rental market data
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Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.