Dandenong South vs Dandenong
The verdict
Dandenong rates higher for transport (100 vs 44). Dandenong South is closer to the coast (9.9 km vs 10.9 km).
Scores
Dandenong SouthDandenong
| Dandenong South | Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 85 |
| Transport | 44 | 100 |
| Education | 37 | 56 |
| Liveability | 52 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dandenong South | Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 125 | 30,127 |
| Median age | 51 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $821 | $1,267 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.0% | 35.9% |
| Born in Australia | 51.2% | 30.9% |
| Avg household size | 1.4 | 2.8 |
Growth: Dandenong South Moderate Growth · Dandenong Moderate Growth
Property
| Dandenong South | Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $705K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $399K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 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 South | Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 15 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 3,200 | 909 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 77,600 | 1,301 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 8,800 | 1,162 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 917,600 | 20,487 |
Dandenong South is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dandenong South | Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 13 |
| Government | 0 | 7 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 959 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dandenong South · Dandenong
Transport
| Dandenong South | Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 87 | 159 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 111 | 66 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.1 km | 580 m |
Liveability
| Dandenong South | 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 | 2 | 23 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 32 | 62 |
| Parks | 16 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 17 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.9 km | 10.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.9 km | 29.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.9 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.9 km | 5.1 km |
Population & growth
| Dandenong South | Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 125 | 30,127 |
| Estimated 2025 | 132 | 32,208 |
| Projected 2041 | 158 | 38,056 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.37% | 1.68% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Dandenong South or Dandenong?
Dandenong has the higher transport score (Dandenong South 44/100 vs Dandenong 100/100).
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