The size of Dalton is approximately 67.9 square kilometres. The population of Dalton in 2011 was 107 people. By 2016 the population was 191 showing a population growth of 78.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Dalton is 60-69 years. Households in Dalton are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Dalton work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 92.4% of the homes in Dalton were owner-occupied compared with 92% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $71,000.