Dandenong
VIC 3175 · Greater Dandenong
30,127 (2021) → 32,208 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Dandenong is a moderate growth suburb in Greater Dandenong, VIC 3175, about 29km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $705K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 14 schools, a transport score of 100/100, and is about 11km inland. Dandenong has an overall score of 85/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 15/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3175 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Afghanistan (11.5%), India (9.49%), Sri Lanka (5.39%), Pakistan (4.04%), North Macedonia (2.68%)
Top languages: Punjabi (4.41%), Tamil (3.55%), Sinhal (3.05%), Mandarin (2.83%), Vietnamese (2.18%)
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 1015 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Gerard's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1049
- St John's Regional CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1001
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 993
- Dandenong North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 955
- Emerson SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 953
- Dandenong Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 935
- Dandenong West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 931
- Dandenong South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 907
- Dandenong High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 891
- ECG Secondary College - Dandenong CampusSecondary · Independent
- Dandenong High School-Cleeland CampusSecondary · Government
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Building and Construction - DandenongSecondary · Independent
- SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL Dandenong Campus - Dandenong OasisSecondary · Independent
- St Mary’s College for the Deaf – Dandenong CampusSecondary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Dandenong High School Burremah Grassmere AnnexeSecondary · Government · 1.7km
- Dandenong High School-Myuna Secondary Teaching UnitSecondary · Government · 1.8km
- Emerson School-Emerson Middle campusCombined · Government · 1.9km
- Ilim College - Doveton CampusCombined · Independent · 2.2km
- Minaret College - Doveton CampusCombined · Independent · 2.2km
- Lyndale Greens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 974
- Yarraman Oaks Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 965
- Holy Family SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 975
- Hallam Secondary College-Hallam Senior College / Mission Australia AnnexSecondary · Government · 2.5km
- Keysborough Secondary College-Acacia CampusSecondary · Government · 2.6km
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Basketball - DandenongSecondary · Independent · 2.7km
- Wooranna Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 953
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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
Is Dandenong safe?
Dandenong has a residential safety score of 15/100, 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 20,487 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Dandenong?
In Dandenong, the .
How far is Dandenong from Melbourne CBD?
Dandenong is about 29.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 66 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Dandenong?
Dandenong has 14 schools, with an average ICSEA of 957 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Dandenong?
Dandenong has a transport score of 100/100, including 1 train station and 159 bus stops.