Bangholme vs Dandenong South
The verdict
Dandenong South rates higher for liveability (52 vs 28). Bangholme is closer to the coast (5.1 km vs 9.9 km).
Scores
BangholmeDandenong South
| Bangholme | Dandenong South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 45 |
| Transport | 41 | 44 |
| Education | 38 | 37 |
| Liveability | 28 | 52 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bangholme | Dandenong South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 749 | 125 |
| Median age | 71 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $644 | $821 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| Born in Australia | 58.9% | 51.2% |
| Avg household size | 1.6 | 1.4 |
Growth: Bangholme Moderate Growth · Dandenong South Moderate Growth
Property
| Bangholme | Dandenong South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Bangholme | Dandenong South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 134 | 3,200 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 534 | 77,600 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 401 | 8,800 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,343 | 917,600 |
Bangholme and Dandenong South are commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bangholme | Dandenong South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,116 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bangholme · Dandenong South
Transport
| Bangholme | Dandenong South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 41 | 44 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 87 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 108 | 111 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.9 km | 4.1 km |
Liveability
| Bangholme | Dandenong South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 32 |
| Parks | 2 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.1 km | 9.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.9 km | 32.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.2 km | 9.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.9 km | 9.9 km |
Population & growth
| Bangholme | Dandenong South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 749 | 125 |
| Estimated 2025 | 792 | 132 |
| Projected 2041 | 946 | 158 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 1.37% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Bangholme or Dandenong South?
Dandenong South has the higher transport score (Bangholme 41/100 vs Dandenong South 44/100).
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