Dandenong vs Noble Park
The verdict
Dandenong is more affordable, with a median house price of $705K versus $752K in Noble Park. Noble Park rates higher for education (64 vs 56). Noble Park is closer to the coast (9.1 km vs 10.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Noble Park rates higher (65 vs 15/100 in Dandenong).
Scores
| Dandenong | Noble Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 85 |
| Transport | 100 | 97 |
| Education | 56 | 64 |
| Liveability | 95 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dandenong | Noble Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,127 | 32,257 |
| Median age | 33 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,267 | $1,382 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.9% | 41.6% |
| Born in Australia | 30.9% | 34.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Dandenong Moderate Growth · Noble Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Dandenong | Noble Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $705K | $752K |
| Median unit price | $399K | $534K |
| House price YoY | 3.3% | 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 | Noble Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 15 | 65 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 909 | 347 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,301 | 484 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,162 | 422 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 20,487 | 5,924 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dandenong | Noble Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 7 |
| Government | 7 | 6 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | 966 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dandenong · Noble Park
Transport
| Dandenong | Noble Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 97 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 159 | 80 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 66 | 59 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 580 m | 320 m |
Liveability
| Dandenong | 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 | 23 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 62 | 33 |
| Parks | 24 | 29 |
| Playgrounds | 20 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 17 | 11 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.9 km | 9.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.0 km | 25.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Dandenong | Noble Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 30,127 | 32,257 |
| Estimated 2025 | 32,208 | 34,875 |
| Projected 2041 | 38,056 | 40,747 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.68% | 1.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dandenong or Noble Park?
Noble Park has the higher residential safety score (Dandenong 15/100 vs Noble Park 65/100).
Which is more affordable, Dandenong or Noble Park?
Dandenong is more affordable, with a median house price of $705K versus $752K.
Which has better schools, Dandenong or Noble Park?
Noble Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Dandenong 959 vs Noble Park 966; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dandenong or Noble Park?
Dandenong has the higher transport score (Dandenong 100/100 vs Noble Park 97/100).
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