Dewhurst
VIC 3808 • Victoria
About Dewhurst
Dewhurst is a semi-rural locality situated approximately 48 kilometres south-east of Melbourne in the Cardinia Shire, Victoria. With a population of 151 residents spread across 6.8 square kilometres, it is one of the smaller, more tightly held localities in the outer south-east corridor. The area offers a distinct change of pace from suburban Melbourne, characterised by large landholdings, natural bushland, and a strong sense of privacy and seclusion.
Residents value the peaceful, rural lifestyle that Dewhurst provides while remaining within reasonable reach of the growing township of Pakenham, which offers supermarkets, schools, medical services, and the Pakenham railway station on the Pakenham Line for city commuters. The locality appeals to those seeking acreage properties with space for horses or hobby farming, without sacrificing entirely the conveniences of Melbourne's outer south-east. Surrounding state forest and rural paddocks give Dewhurst a genuine countryside character rare this close to a capital city.
Dewhurst falls under postcode 3808 and is governed by the Cardinia Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Menzies, while state elections fall under the Pakenham (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
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Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited local services — Pakenham township Varies
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Access via Princes Highway or South Gippsland Highway; car essential for day-to-day travel
Dewhurst is a rural locality with no local shops or services; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Stony Creek
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Cardinia Local Government Area, which contains Dewhurst. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria