Dallas, VIC 3047 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Dallas is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3047, home to 6,762 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Hume local government area and roughly 16 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$323 /wk
Population6,762
Median age32
Area2.4 km²
To CBD16 km
LGAHume

Demographics

Population
6,762
Median age
32 years
Median household income
$1,088 /week
Median personal income
$427 /week
Median family income
$1,215 /week
Average household size
3.1
Persons per bedroom
1.0
Local government area
Hume
Statistical region (SA4)
Melbourne - North West
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Calwell
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$323 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,408
Rent share of household income
30%

Schools

  • Broadmeadows Primary School Primary · Government
  • Sirius College Other · Independent
  • Meadows Primary School Primary · Government
  • St Dominic's School Primary · Catholic
  • My College Other · Independent

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 22 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 2 metro stops, 84 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Hume Central Secondary College/Blair St bus · 205 m
  • Waranga Cres/Blair St bus · 288 m
  • Kitchener St/Blair St bus · 299 m
  • Broadmeadows Station metro · 938 m
  • Broadmeadows Station train · 960 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 cafés
  • 10 restaurants
  • 37 parks and reserves
  • 1 gym
  • 2 libraries
  • 7 supermarkets
  • 20 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 648 mm
  • Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 14.8 km away

NBN & connectivity

Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 67.9% of the 2,545 resolvable premises in Dallas. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 13.4%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 18.6%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 67.9%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 4,629 across postcode 3047 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 2,187 property offences, 759 violent offences, 344 drug offences.
  • Wider Hume LGA: 8,365 offences per 100,000 residents.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Dallas?

Dallas (VIC 3047) had 6,762 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Hume local government area.

What is the median rent in Dallas?

The median advertised rent in Dallas is $323/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Dallas?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Dallas covering government, independent, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Broadmeadows Primary School (0.2 km), Sirius College (0.6 km), Meadows Primary School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Dallas?

Dallas is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (67.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Dallas?

Across postcode 3047, 4,629 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (2,187), violent (759), drug offences (344). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Dallas?

In Dallas, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (14.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Dallas?

88 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Dallas centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 22 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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