Dandenong North
VIC 3175 · Greater Dandenong
22,550 (2021) → 23,100 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Dandenong North is a moderate growth suburb in Greater Dandenong, VIC 3175, about 27km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $734K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 56/100, and is about 13km inland. Dandenong North has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 61/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (6.43%), Sri Lanka (6.41%), Afghanistan (3.57%), Vietnam (2.77%), China (1.8%)
Top languages: Greek (4.2%), Vietnamese (3.92%), Sinhal (3.84%), Arabic (3.72%), Serbian (3.35%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1030 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Elizabeth's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1041
- Rosewood Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1023
- Lyndale Greens Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 969
- Wooranna Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 956
- Lyndale Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 926
- Emerson School-Emerson Middle campusCombined · Government
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Basketball - DandenongSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Emerson SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 958
- SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL Dandenong Campus - Dandenong OasisSecondary · Independent · 1.7km
- St Gerard's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1053
- Silverton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1035
- Oakwood School-Noble Park CampusSecondary · Government · 2.2km
- Dandenong North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 955
- Nazareth CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1044
- Dandenong High School-Cleeland CampusSecondary · Government · 2.5km
- Yarraman Oaks Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 964
- Carwatha College P-12Combined · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 979
- Dandenong High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 904
- Mulgrave Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1075
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Dandenong North
Is Dandenong North safe?
Dandenong North has a residential safety score of 61/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,029 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Dandenong North?
In Dandenong North, the .
How far is Dandenong North from Melbourne CBD?
Dandenong North is about 27.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 93 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Dandenong North?
Dandenong North has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 983 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Dandenong North?
Dandenong North has a transport score of 56/100 and 104 bus stops.