Dandenong North vs Noble Park
The verdict
Dandenong North is more affordable, with a median house price of $734K versus $752K in Noble Park. Noble Park rates higher for transport (97 vs 56). Noble Park is closer to the coast (9.1 km vs 12.7 km).
Scores
| Dandenong North | Noble Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 85 |
| Transport | 56 | 97 |
| Education | 58 | 64 |
| Liveability | 82 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dandenong North | Noble Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,550 | 32,257 |
| Median age | 38 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,436 | $1,382 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.9% | 41.6% |
| Born in Australia | 43.4% | 34.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Dandenong North Moderate Growth · Noble Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Dandenong North | Noble Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $734K | $752K |
| Median unit price | $524K | $534K |
| House price YoY | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| 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 | Noble Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 65 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 417 | 347 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 324 | 484 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 656 | 422 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,029 | 5,924 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dandenong North | Noble Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 7 |
| Government | 5 | 6 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 966 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dandenong North · Noble Park
Transport
| Dandenong North | Noble Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 104 | 80 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 93 | 59 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 320 m |
Liveability
| Dandenong North | Noble Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 33 |
| Parks | 21 | 29 |
| Playgrounds | 21 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 11 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.7 km | 9.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.1 km | 25.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.9 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Dandenong North | Noble Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 22,550 | 32,257 |
| Estimated 2025 | 23,100 | 34,875 |
| Projected 2041 | 28,485 | 40,747 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.60% | 1.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dandenong North or Noble Park?
Noble Park has the higher residential safety score (Dandenong North 61/100 vs Noble Park 65/100).
Which is more affordable, Dandenong North or Noble Park?
Dandenong North is more affordable, with a median house price of $734K versus $752K.
Which has better schools, Dandenong North or Noble Park?
Dandenong North has a higher average school ICSEA (Dandenong North 983 vs Noble Park 966; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dandenong North or Noble Park?
Noble Park has the higher transport score (Dandenong North 56/100 vs Noble Park 97/100).
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