Dandenong vs Parramatta
The verdict
Dandenong is more affordable, with a median house price of $705K versus $1.63M in Parramatta. Parramatta rates higher for education (82 vs 56). Dandenong is closer to the coast (10.9 km vs 21.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Parramatta rates higher (21 vs 15/100 in Dandenong).
Scores
| Dandenong | Parramatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 94 |
| Transport | 100 | 99 |
| Education | 56 | 82 |
| Liveability | 95 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dandenong | Parramatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,127 | 30,211 |
| Median age | 33 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,267 | $2,092 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.9% | 69.2% |
| Born in Australia | 30.9% | 24.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Dandenong Moderate Growth · Parramatta High Growth
Property
| Dandenong | Parramatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $705K | $1.63M |
| Median unit price | $399K | $622K |
| House price YoY | 3.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 58 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dandenong | Parramatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 15 | 21 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 909 | 566 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,301 | 225 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,162 | 616 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 20,487 | 21,168 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dandenong | Parramatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 14 | 10 |
| Government | 7 | 7 |
| Independent | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 1,088 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dandenong · Parramatta
Transport
| Dandenong | Parramatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 99 |
| Train stations | 1 | 3 |
| Bus stops | 159 | 84 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 6 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 1 |
| CBD commute (min) | 66 | 47 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 580 m | 390 m |
Liveability
| Dandenong | Parramatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 23 | 13 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 62 | 188 |
| Parks | 24 | 36 |
| Playgrounds | 20 | 15 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 14 |
| Medical GPs | 17 | 19 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.9 km | 21.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.0 km | 19.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Dandenong | Parramatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 30,127 | 30,211 |
| Estimated 2025 | 32,208 | 36,765 |
| Projected 2041 | 38,056 | 71,382 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.68% | 5.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dandenong or Parramatta?
Parramatta has the higher residential safety score (Dandenong 15/100 vs Parramatta 21/100).
Which is more affordable, Dandenong or Parramatta?
Dandenong is more affordable, with a median house price of $705K versus $1.63M.
Which has better schools, Dandenong or Parramatta?
Parramatta has a higher average school ICSEA (Dandenong 957 vs Parramatta 1088; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dandenong or Parramatta?
Dandenong has the higher transport score (Dandenong 100/100 vs Parramatta 99/100).
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