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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3175 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 1045
- Rosewood Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1023
- Lyndale Greens Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 974
- Wooranna Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 953
- Lyndale Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 935
- Emerson School-Emerson Middle campusCombined · Government
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Basketball - DandenongSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Emerson SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 953
- SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL Dandenong Campus - Dandenong OasisSecondary · Independent · 1.7km
- St Gerard's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1049
- Silverton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1023
- Oakwood School-Noble Park CampusSecondary · Government · 2.2km
- Dandenong North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 955
- Nazareth CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1050
- Dandenong High School-Cleeland CampusSecondary · Government · 2.5km
- Yarraman Oaks Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 965
- Carwatha College P-12Combined · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 976
- Dandenong High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 891
- Mulgrave Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1079
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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 · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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 77 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Dandenong North?
Dandenong North has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 986 (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.