Overall score
Bangholme
41.7/100
Dandenong
68.2/100
Bangholme vs Dandenong, VIC suburb comparison
Dandenong for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BangholmeDandenong
Crime rate
Bangholme
144.5 / 1k
Dandenong
323.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bangholme
1
Dandenong
865
Population
Bangholme
749
Dandenong
30,127
Metric leadBangholme 3Dandenong 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bangholme | Dandenong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.7/100 | 68.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 51.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 144.5 / 1k | 323.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 211 |
| Walkability | 19.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 865 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 296 |
| Population | 749 | 30,127 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bangholme is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Dandenong is a hillside larger suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Bangholme sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Dandenong is in a middle-ring position.
Bangholme tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Dandenong stands out for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
Choose Bangholme if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Dandenong for households prioritising schools.