Dandenong vs Noble Park North
The verdict
Dandenong is more affordable, with a median house price of $705K versus $758K in Noble Park North. Dandenong rates higher for transport (100 vs 62). Noble Park North rates higher for education (64 vs 56). Dandenong has a shorter estimated CBD commute (66 vs 88 min). On the separate residential safety score, Noble Park North rates higher (65 vs 15/100 in Dandenong).
Scores
| Dandenong | Noble Park North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 71 |
| Transport | 100 | 62 |
| Education | 56 | 64 |
| Liveability | 95 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dandenong | Noble Park North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,127 | 7,436 |
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,267 | $1,452 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.9% | 39.3% |
| Born in Australia | 30.9% | 44.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Dandenong Moderate Growth · Noble Park North Moderate Growth
Property
| Dandenong | Noble Park North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $705K | $758K |
| Median unit price | $399K | $555K |
| House price YoY | 3.3% | 3.7% |
| 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 | Noble Park North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 15 | 65 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 909 | 256 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,301 | 632 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,162 | 457 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 20,487 | 6,778 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dandenong | Noble Park North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 4 |
| Government | 7 | 3 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | 1,019 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dandenong · Noble Park North
Transport
| Dandenong | Noble Park North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 62 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 159 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 66 | 88 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 580 m | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Dandenong | Noble Park North | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 23 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 62 | 1 |
| Parks | 24 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 20 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 17 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.9 km | 11.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.0 km | 25.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Dandenong | Noble Park North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 30,127 | 7,436 |
| Estimated 2025 | 32,208 | 7,510 |
| Projected 2041 | 38,056 | 9,393 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.68% | 0.25% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dandenong or Noble Park North?
Noble Park North has the higher residential safety score (Dandenong 15/100 vs Noble Park North 65/100).
Which is more affordable, Dandenong or Noble Park North?
Dandenong is more affordable, with a median house price of $705K versus $758K.
Which has better schools, Dandenong or Noble Park North?
Noble Park North has a higher average school ICSEA (Dandenong 959 vs Noble Park North 1019; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dandenong or Noble Park North?
Dandenong has the higher transport score (Dandenong 100/100 vs Noble Park North 62/100).
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