Mount Dandenong vs Sassafras
The verdict
Sassafras is more affordable, with a median house price of $910K versus $966K in Mount Dandenong. Mount Dandenong rates higher for liveability (55 vs 50). Sassafras rates higher for transport (44 vs 29). Sassafras is closer to the coast (28.3 km vs 30.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Sassafras rates higher (93 vs 32/100 in Mount Dandenong).
Scores
| Mount Dandenong | Sassafras | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 55 |
| Transport | 29 | 44 |
| Education | 68 | 72 |
| Liveability | 55 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Dandenong | Sassafras | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,271 | 970 |
| Median age | 45 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,055 | $2,147 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.4% | 50.4% |
| Born in Australia | 78.0% | 76.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Mount Dandenong Moderate Growth · Sassafras Moderate Growth
Property
| Mount Dandenong | Sassafras | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $966K | $910K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 52.1% | -6.0% |
| 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
| Mount Dandenong | Sassafras | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 32 | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,101 | 206 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 236 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 315 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,462 | 2,062 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Dandenong | Sassafras | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,086 | 1,045 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Dandenong · Sassafras
Transport
| Mount Dandenong | Sassafras | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 44 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 114 | 115 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 4.6 km |
Liveability
| Mount Dandenong | Sassafras | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 7 |
| Parks | 1 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 13 | 15 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.3 km | 28.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 34.1 km | 34.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.6 km | 4.9 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Dandenong | Sassafras | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,271 | 970 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,247 | 952 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,475 | 1,125 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.48% | -0.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Dandenong or Sassafras?
Sassafras has the higher residential safety score (Mount Dandenong 32/100 vs Sassafras 93/100).
Which is more affordable, Mount Dandenong or Sassafras?
Sassafras is more affordable, with a median house price of $910K versus $966K.
Which has better schools, Mount Dandenong or Sassafras?
Mount Dandenong has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Dandenong 1086 vs Sassafras 1045; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Dandenong or Sassafras?
Sassafras has the higher transport score (Mount Dandenong 29/100 vs Sassafras 44/100).
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