Dandenong South vs Lyndhurst
The verdict
Dandenong South rates higher for liveability (52 vs 46). Lyndhurst rates higher for transport (87 vs 44). Lyndhurst has a shorter estimated CBD commute (82 vs 111 min).
Scores
Dandenong SouthLyndhurst
| Dandenong South | Lyndhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 66 |
| Transport | 44 | 87 |
| Education | 37 | 66 |
| Liveability | 52 | 46 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dandenong South | Lyndhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 125 | 8,926 |
| Median age | 51 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $821 | $2,446 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.0% | 51.3% |
| Born in Australia | 51.2% | 43.5% |
| Avg household size | 1.4 | 3.5 |
Growth: Dandenong South Moderate Growth · Lyndhurst Moderate Growth
Property
| Dandenong South | Lyndhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $860K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -11.6% |
| 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 | Lyndhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 3,200 | 538 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 77,600 | 347 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 8,800 | 269 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 917,600 | 4,067 |
Dandenong South and Lyndhurst are commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dandenong South | Lyndhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,009 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dandenong South · Lyndhurst
Transport
| Dandenong South | Lyndhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 87 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 111 | 82 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.1 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Dandenong South | Lyndhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 32 | 4 |
| Parks | 16 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.9 km | 9.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.9 km | 36.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.9 km | 9.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.9 km | 10.7 km |
Population & growth
| Dandenong South | Lyndhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 125 | 8,926 |
| Estimated 2025 | 132 | 9,441 |
| Projected 2041 | 158 | 11,275 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.37% | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Dandenong South or Lyndhurst?
Lyndhurst has the higher transport score (Dandenong South 44/100 vs Lyndhurst 87/100).
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