Dandenong North vs Dandenong
The verdict
Dandenong is more affordable, with a median house price of $705K versus $734K in Dandenong North. Dandenong rates higher for transport (100 vs 56). Dandenong is closer to the coast (10.9 km vs 12.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Dandenong North rates higher (61 vs 15/100 in Dandenong).
Scores
| Dandenong North | Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 85 |
| Transport | 56 | 100 |
| Education | 58 | 56 |
| Liveability | 82 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dandenong North | Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,550 | 30,127 |
| Median age | 38 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,436 | $1,267 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.9% | 35.9% |
| Born in Australia | 43.4% | 30.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Dandenong North Moderate Growth · Dandenong Moderate Growth
Property
| Dandenong North | Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $734K | $705K |
| Median unit price | $524K | $399K |
| House price YoY | 4.4% | 3.3% |
| 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
Safety
| Dandenong North | Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 15 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 417 | 909 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 324 | 1,301 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 656 | 1,162 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,029 | 20,487 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dandenong North | Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 13 |
| Government | 5 | 7 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 959 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dandenong North · Dandenong
Transport
| Dandenong North | Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 104 | 159 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 93 | 66 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 580 m |
Liveability
| Dandenong North | Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 23 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 62 |
| Parks | 21 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | 21 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 17 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.7 km | 10.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.1 km | 29.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.9 km | 5.1 km |
Population & growth
| Dandenong North | Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 22,550 | 30,127 |
| Estimated 2025 | 23,100 | 32,208 |
| Projected 2041 | 28,485 | 38,056 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.60% | 1.68% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dandenong North or Dandenong?
Dandenong North has the higher residential safety score (Dandenong North 61/100 vs Dandenong 15/100).
Which is more affordable, Dandenong North or Dandenong?
Dandenong is more affordable, with a median house price of $705K versus $734K.
Which has better schools, Dandenong North or Dandenong?
Dandenong North has a higher average school ICSEA (Dandenong North 983 vs Dandenong 959; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dandenong North or Dandenong?
Dandenong has the higher transport score (Dandenong North 56/100 vs Dandenong 100/100).
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