Median house price
$762k
+7.3% change
VIC · Greater Dandenong Council
Dandenong, 3175
Est. population · Jun 2025
29,071
Growth (1 yr)
+1.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.4%
Median age
33
Median income
$1,267/wk
Employment rate
46.9%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$761,500
Languages at home
73.8%non-English
Most common: Punjabi, Tamil, Sinhalese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Greater Dandenong Council, Dandenong is a larger suburb with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. The community skews younger, with plenty of young families in the mix. A large share of residents were born overseas, and languages other than English are widely spoken at home.
School and preschool provision is plentiful within the local area. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses and trains keep the wider city within easy reach.
Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Desirability rates good overall, led by local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum, while community and employment, plus safety land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Dandenong snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$520/wk
Population (ERP)
29,071
+1.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
10.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#39
among Metro Melbourne · Growth area
Safety
95th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
79th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
26th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 68.2/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 11% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 323rd in Australia
- State rank
- 135th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #39 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #97 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $520
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $761,500
- Median price change
- +7.3%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
29,071(June 2025)
+1.4% annual · +1.4% over 5 years · 79th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.4%
- 5-year growth
- +1.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +388
- Change in 5 years
- +392
- Growth rank in VIC
- 79th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~31,000), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 30,127
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $1,267
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 1,091 of 10,905
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 46.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4,058 / 3,827 / 1,891 (+ 8 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 9,404
- Against the person
- 1,526
- Against property
- 4,692
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 323.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 20 residents
- State safety percentile
- 95.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.1%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage706
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle1207
- B49 Other Theft609
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order887
- E23 Breach Bail Conditions932
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 9
- Median school ICSEA (9 schools)
- 953
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 26th
School list
- Dandenong High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 891 · 9th percentile · LBOTE 92% · 1,378 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Dandenong Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 935 · 20th percentile · LBOTE 90% · 479 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Dandenong North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 955 · 27th percentile · LBOTE 91% · 798 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 993 · 43th percentile · LBOTE 75% · 154 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Dandenong West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 931 · 18th percentile · LBOTE 89% · 311 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- St John's Regional CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1001 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 36% · 616 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Dandenong South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 907 · 12th percentile · LBOTE 95% · 607 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- St Gerard's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1049 · 68th percentile · LBOTE 50% · 125 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Emerson SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 953 · 26th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 371 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
11 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Canberra Avenue Child Care & KinderCanberra Avenuechildcare
- Canberra Avenue Child Care & KinderCanberra Avenuechildcare
- Dandenong South Pre-SchoolCanberra Avenuechildcare
- Dandenong South Pre-SchoolCanberra Avenuechildcare
- Dandenong West Pre-Schoolkindergarten
- Fifth Avenue Child Care CentreFifth Avenuekindergarten
- Goodstart Early Learning Centrekindergarten
- Goodstart Early Learning Dandenong - Heatherton RoadHeatherton Roadkindergarten
- King Kids Early Learning Centre and kindergartenHopkins Streetchildcare
- New Generation Family Day CareRobinson Streetchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
211 public transport stops in this suburb
- Dandenong Rail Replacement Bus Stop
- Dandenong Station
- Dandenong Station
- Dandenong Station
- Dandenong Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
865 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
38 restaurants · 22 cafes · 4 pubs · 21 supermarkets · 8 pharmacies · 20 fast food · 13 bakeries · 1 libraries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 97 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 24 parks mapped in suburb, 12 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 211 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 37 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 23 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.73
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3.22
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.8
Food & drink(97)
- Afghan MasalaBakery
- Ariana BakeryBakery
- Balkh Bakery & CharcoalBakery
- Charman BakeryBakery
- CW CakesBakery
- DandyBakery
- Daylight BakeryBakery
239 Thomas Street
- Lion Bakehouse & FoodBakery
- Maiwand BakeryBakery
- Nanak BakeryBakery
76 Hemmings Street
- Negin Asia Halal BakeryBakery
301 Thomas Street
- Old Hadie's The BakeryBakery
- The Cheesecake ShopBakery
- AB Bakery DandenongCafe
201-203 Lonsdale Street
- AddictionsCafe
222
- Amalia Euro CheeseCafe
72A Hemmings Street
- BMNCCafe
- Cafe
- Cafe LeadsCafe
325 Thomas Street
- Foster St CafeCafe
- Jebena CafeCafe
- Juice EngineCafe
Unit 8 225
- Marina Shisha Lounge & CafeCafe
- MarkettoCafe
- Mary's Courtyard CafeCafe
- Munch BrunchCafe
129
- Persian Darbar CafeCafe
- Pie FaceCafe
- Preeti Creations CoffeeCafe
- Seasoning CafeCafe
- Sunny ThorCafe
- The Coffee BarCafe
- VillaCafe
- Viva La VidaCafe
- Walker Street CafeCafe
- Afghan Fish & ChiosFast food
- Crusty PizzaFast food
112 Hemmings Street
- Dandenong Charcoal ChickenFast food
- Dandy West Fish & ChuosFast food
108 Hemmings Street
- Domino'sFast food
- El JannahFast food
- Fish & Chips Take AwayFast food
155A Cleeland Street, Dandenong
- Hungry JacksFast food
- Jarah's Falafel & KebabsFast food
- Jimmyz KebabsFast food
- Kabul Roundabout Pizza & TakeawayFast food
- KFCFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
- Mix Grill and PizzaFast food
105 Clow Street, Dandenong
- Red RoosterFast food
- Sahar TakeawayFast food
- Sky PizzaFast food
- SubwayFast food
- Taste Of Paradise Halal PizzaFast food
- The Mango TreeFast food
- Albion HotelPub
- Nu HotelPub
- The Dandenong PavilionPub
- The Public's CornerPub
- Abra KebabRestaurant
- Afghan Delicious Kebab HouseRestaurant
297 Thomas Street
- Afghan Kabuli Sheer YakhRestaurant
295 Thomas Street
- Afghan MasalaRestaurant
247-249
- Afghan Tasty FoodRestaurant
365
- ARZ Lebanese CusiineRestaurant
- Asian BarRestaurant
- BelettiRestaurant
159 – 161 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong
- Biryani PlaceRestaurant
- Calcutta SweetsRestaurant
- CardensRestaurant
- Cleeland Pizza HouseRestaurant
155B Cleeland Street, Dandenong
- ColomboRestaurant
3
- Dosa PlazaRestaurant
- Fresh NoodleRestaurant
- Gibe AfricanRestaurant
- Grand Diamond RestaurantRestaurant
235-237 Thomas Street
- Jade DynastyRestaurant
90 Hemmings Street
- Jahan's Best FoodRestaurant
- Lakhsmi VilasRestaurant
- Lalumba Restaurant & CafeRestaurant
- Mauritian FoodRestaurant
66 Hemmings Street
- Navin TakeawayRestaurant
- Osaka SushiRestaurant
- PakwanRestaurant
- Pizza HutRestaurant
- Raja Tasty FoodsRestaurant
155C Cleeland Street, Dandenong
- Restaurant
- Royal Golden ReceptionRestaurant
- Salang Restaurant & CafeRestaurant
- SetaeshRestaurant
- Shahi TadkaRestaurant
- Shams RestaurantRestaurant
- Siam BasilRestaurant
195 Tho
- TabaqRestaurant
- Trio MexicanoRestaurant
153 Cleeland Street, Dandenong
- Walkers KitchenRestaurant
- ZapataRestaurant
363
Shopping(45)
- Amyan Halal ButcherButcher
- Best Price Butcher & SeafoodButcher
- Sadaqat Halal ButcherButcher
- Saray Halal MeatsButcher
- Sav's Halal ButcheryButcher
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
- A1 SupermarketConvenience store
- BP ShopConvenience store
- Darokhshan GroceriesConvenience store
259 Thomas Street
- Derrick's ShopConvenience store
- Fiji Bula ShopConvenience store
- Milk BarConvenience store
- Milk BarConvenience store
32 Hemmings Street
- Mixed BusinessConvenience store
157 Cleeland Street, Dandenong
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
- UnitedConvenience store
- African ProductsSupermarket
- AldiSupermarket
- Babylon GroceriesSupermarket
70 Hemmings Street
- BamyanSupermarket
255A-257 Thomas Street
- Bestway SupermarketSupermarket
- C.J. Spifes & VideosSupermarket
355-359
- ColesSupermarket
- ColesSupermarket
23-55 McCrae Street
- Dandenong IGA Plus LiquorSupermarket
80 Hemmings Street
- Dandy Bahar SupermarketSupermarket
321 Thomas Street
- Dandy Supermarket & Halal MeatSupermarket
291-293
- Gulistan SupermarketSupermarket
- King SupermarketSupermarket
- LH SupermarketSupermarket
- Maiwand SupermarketSupermarket
- MJ Butcher Fruit VegSupermarket
9 Langhorne Street
- MKS Spices n ThingsSupermarket
- Rockyz MinimartSupermarket
- SadaqatSupermarket
- Supermarket
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(16)
- Canberra Avenue Child Care & KinderChildcare
27-29 Canberra Avenue
- Dandenong South Pre-SchoolChildcare
21-23 Canberra Avenue
- King Kids Early Learning Centre and kindergartenChildcare
22- 26 Hopkins Street
- New Generation Family Day CareChildcare
Unit 3 61 Robinson Street, Dandenong
- Dandenong West Pre-SchoolKindergarten
6-8
- Fifth Avenue Child Care CentreKindergarten
5 Fifth Avenue
- Goodstart Early Learning CentreKindergarten
- Dandenong LibraryLibrary
- Dandenong North Primary SchoolSchool
117-125 Cleeland Street
- Dandenong Primary SchoolSchool
174-182 Foster Street
- Dandenong South Primary SchoolSchool
52 Kirkham Road
- Dandenong West Primary SchoolSchool
32 Birdwood Avenue
- St John's Regional CollegeSchool
5-11 Caroline Street
- St Mary's SchoolSchool
77-91 McCrae Street
- Dandenong Town HallTownhall
- Greater Dandenong CouncilTownhall
225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong
Health & services(29)
- Capital RadiologyClinic
- Dandenong City ClinicClinic
9 Pultney Street
- Dandenong West Medical CentreClinic
73 Hemmings Street
- Dorevitch PathologyClinic
1 Bruce Street
- Eastern Medical CentreClinic
102 Cleeland Street
- Langton Medical CentreClinic
37 Langhorne Street
- Modern MedicalClinic
176 Lonsdale Street
- Sonic Health PlusClinic
- Southern Health Dialysis UnitClinic
106 Cleeland Street
- Stud Road Medical ClinicClinic
82 Stud Road
- The Digestive Health CentreClinic
108 Cleeland Street, Dandenong
- Uni RadiologyClinic
27
- X-Ray ClinicClinic
- 100 Dent Mrs Gayani RathnasingheDentist
100 Hemmings Street
- Cleeland DentalDentist
61 Cleeland Street
- Dentist
- Dentist
69 Cleeland Street
- Dr. Ranjith Bandula JayasingheDentist
319 Thomas Street
- Dandenong HospitalHospital
- Casey Surgical GroupMedical clinic
110 Cleeland Street, Dandenong
- South East ColorectalMedical clinic
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
265 Lonsdale Street
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
28 - 30 Princes Highway
- Dandenong Central PharmacyPharmacy
- Dandenong West PharmacyPharmacy
74 Hemmings Street
- Iron SupplementsPharmacy
121 Foster Street
- New LifePharmacy
- Pharmacy
- PharmasavePharmacy
Sport & outdoors(37)
- Anytime FitnessGym
- Doherty's Gym DandenongGym
- F45 TrainingGym
- Genesis Fitness DandenongGym
59-65 Scott Street, Dandenong
- Apex ParkPark
- Clow Street ReservePark
- Dandenong ParkPark
- Dandenong Pioneer Memorial GardensPark
- Des Custerson ReservePark
27-35 Dawn Avenue, Dandenong
- Gardiner ReservePark
- Gerard Street ReservePark
- Greaves ReservePark
- Hemmings ParkPark
- Park (4)
- Picnic area
- Apex PlaygroundPlayground
- Hemmings Park PlaygroundPlayground
- Playground (10)
- Gloria Pyke Netball ComplexSports centre
- Netball ComplexSports centre
- Sting GymSports centre
34 Hutton Street, Dandenong
- Dandenong Skate ParkSports field
- Shepley OvalSports field
- Sports field
- White Star Dandenong Soccer ClubSports field
Entertainment(4)
- Reading CinemaCinema
- Heritage Hill Museum & GardensMuseum
66 McCrae Street
- Drum TheatreTheatre
- Rotary fountainViewpoint
Transport(72)
67 bus stops · 4 train stations · 1 transport platforms
Other(265)
- KeniAdult Gaming Centre
- BWSAlcohol
- DuncanAlcohol
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Artwork (3)
- ANZATM
- Commonwealth BankATM
- DC AtmATM
- Arab BankBank
- Bendigo BankBank
- BOQBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
- DelphiBank
- SuncorpBank
- WestpacBank
- Bbq (6)
- BodaciousBeauty salon
- Crystal Hair & Beauty SalonBeauty salon
- Crystal Hair & Beauty SalonBeauty salon
92 Hemmings Street
- Desi Hair & BeautyBeauty salon
- Essere Bella Skin Laser BeautyBeauty salon
72 Hemmings Street
- Galaxy StarBeauty salon
104 Hemmings Street
- Oriental DezireBeauty salon
- Bench (33)
- Agha Juice CentreBeverages
367
- Reid CyclesBicycle
160 Princes Highway, Dandenong
- Bicycle Parking (17)
- ParkiteerBicycle Parking
- Danesh ExchangeBureau De Change
236 Lonsdale Street
- UAEXchangeBureau De Change
- TS CabinetsCabinet Maker
17 Pickett Street, Dandenong
- BYDCar
- Cheltenham Car SalesCar
- Coffey FordCar
85 Lonsdale Street
- Happy Car SalesCar
- Quality Used VehiclesCar
- AAS Auto Battery ShopCar Parts
- RepcoCar Parts
37 Bennet Street
- AvisCar Rental
1 Cheltenham Road
- HertzCar Rental
4 Hammond Road
- AAA panelsCar repair
2 Perkins Court
- AMRU automotive repair servicesCar repair
12 Webster Street
- Avondale MotorsCar repair
5 Damian Court
- Birch AutomotiveCar repair
23-25 Pickett Street, Dandenong
- BM Car ExpertsCar repair
- Bodytalk Accident Repair CentreCar repair
68 - 70 Bennett Road
- Car repair
22 Attenborough Street
- Cherry Auto ElectricsCar repair
10 Gladstone Road
- CV CentreCar repair
49 - 51 Bennet Street
- Dandy Auto & Tyre RepairCar repair
Unit 5 55 Scott Street, Dandenong
- Dandy Smash RepairsCar repair
4 Gladstone Road
- JD MotorsCar repair
- Joe Star MotorsCar repair
16 Gladstone Road
- mycar Tyre & AutoCar repair
- NatradCar repair
- Nu-ToneCar repair
15 Pickett Street, Dandenong
- TJM 4wd Megastore DandenongCar repair
166 Princes Highway
- UltraTuneCar repair
- South Side Hand Car WashCar wash
- Wow Hadn Car WashCar wash
- Khorasan CarpetCarpet
- Khorasan Carpet TradersCarpet
224
- Nauroze Carpet & HomewareCarpet
- New Mashreg CarpetsCarpet
228 Thomas Street
- Shah Rugs & MatsCarpet
- ArianaClothes
- B-ProtectedClothes
- Clothes
- Costume FactoryClothes
- Cotton OnClothes
- DimmeysClothes
- Dulhan ExclusivesClothes
- J&A FashionClothes
- Kid's CollectionClothes
- Nikitas FashionClothes
- Rivaj CollectionClothes
- Sahil Fashion & AlterationClothes
- Super Cheap FabricClothes
- Wedding DressClothes
- Ace Academy TutoringCollege
114 Hemmings Street
- Angel Institute of EducationCollege
- Bri TrainingCollege
- Complex Institute Of EducationCollege
- Health Arts CollegeCollege
- ISTA AcademyCollege
- Computer & Mobile RepairComputer
- Vfixit Computer and Mobile Repair ServicesComputer
- Bamyan Bakery & SweetsConfectionery
255 Thomas Street
- Sweet GaloreConfectionery
94 Hemmings Street
- MBE DandenongCopyshop
245 Thomas Street
- Print & DesignCopyshop
- Print & PromoteCopyshop
- Commonwealth Law CourtsCourthouse
53-55
- Dandenong Magistrates' CourtCourthouse
35 Pultney Street
- OzaraCurtain
- Emrah Food MartDeli
- Wisla ContinentalDeli
- DimmeysDepartment Store
- KmartDepartment Store
- TargetDepartment Store
- TK MaxxDepartment Store
- Drinking water (9)
- Bestbuy ElectricalElectronics
- Good MoneyElectronics
- JB Hi-FiElectronics
23-55 McCrae Street
- AmpChargeEV charging
- Tesla SuperchargerEV charging
- WoolworthsEV charging
- Paradise FashionFashion
- Fitness Station
- Adalia FlowersFlorist
- Just DecalsFrame
- Le PineFuneral Directors
137 Princes Highway
- Vincent Raux & SonsFurniture
- Walker St Gallery & Arts CentreGallery
Walker Street
- Garden (8)
- WatanGift
Unit 2 311-319
- Bonnie & ClydeHairdresser
- Cut SmartHairdresser
- Frank BernaudoHairdresser
- Hair ImpactHairdresser
- Hairdresser
- Krishna'sHairdresser
- Mahen BarberHairdresser
- Najafi BarberHairdresser
- Nice & Easy Hair DesignHairdresser
Unit 1 82 Scott Street
- Nutz Hair SalonHairdresser
116 Hemmings Street
- OdilHairdresser
Unit 6 31 Pultney Street
- Paradise HaircutHairdresser
- Rituz Hair & BeautyHairdresser
- RoxannesHairdresser
- Saj Men HaircutsHairdresser
- TamadonHairdresser
- Total Hair StudioHairdresser
- Dandy West HardwareHardware
86 Hemmings Street
- Sterling PartsHardware
40-44 Bennet Street
- Australian HearingHearing Aids
- City Edge Dandenong Apartment HotelHotel
229 Thomas Street
- Dandenong Central Apartment HotelHotel
157-163 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong
- Holiday Inn DandenongHotel
- Quest DandenongHotel
2-6 James Street, Dandenong
- Quest Dandenong CentralHotel
- Cut PriceHouseware
- Dubai CentreHouseware
- Houseware
- New Ganesh SelectionsHouseware
- Crump LaneInformation
- Halpin WayInformation
- Information (2)
- Bamyan Gifts & DecorationInterior Decoration
253 Thomas House
- Ariana Gems & JewelryJewelry
- Athys JewellersJewelry
- Aust GoldJewelry
- Kabul JewellersJewelry
- Ruby JewelleryJewelry
- SG JewelleryJewelry
353
- A Fair Price KitchenKitchen
Unit 1 55 Scott Street, Dandenong
- Brown GougeLaundry
- Coin LaundretteLaundry
- Coin LaundryLaundry
105 Hemmings Street
- Dandenong Laundry & Dry CleanersLaundry
- Dandenong West Coin LaundryLaundry
68 Hemmings Street
- Dandenong RSLLicensed Club
- Keys Cut HereLocksmith
- TattsLottery
- TattsLottery
308
- Dandenong ArcadeMall
- Dandenong HubMall
- Dandenong SquareMall
- Venture PlazaMall
- Dandenong MarketMarket
40 Cleeland Street, Dandenong
- Luxury Thai MassageMassage
- Pamper TouchMassage
- Mobile Phone
- Mobile RepairMobile Phone
- VodafoneMobile Phone
- Comfort InnMotel
- Dandenong MotelMotel
- Harley-Heaven DandenongMotorcycle
109 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong
- Peter Stevens DandenongMotorcycle
105 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong
- Audio TexhnicaMusic
- Newsagent
- OptometristOptician
- RussoOptician
- Optometrist
74 Stud Road
- Outdoor Seating
- PaintmorePaint
- Care ParkParking
- Multi-Storey ParkingParking
- Parking (172)
- Ventura Bus LinesParking
- Parking Entrance (6)
- Parking Space (4)
- Cakes GalleryPatisserie
- Cash ConvertersPawnbroker
321 Lonsdale Street
- Cash GuysPawnbroker
- Cash LoanPawnbroker
243 Thomas Street
- Cash StopPawnbroker
- CashmartPawnbroker
- PrakashPawnbroker
127
- Pet Food SuppliesPet
110 Hemmings Street
- 7-ElevenPetrol station
- BPPetrol station
- ShellPetrol station
- U-Go Self ServePetrol station
- UnitedPetrol station
- Foster PhysioPhysiotherapist
- PhysioChoice DandenongPhysiotherapist
79 Stud Road, Dandenong
- Picnic Table (15)
- Albanian Sakie Islamic CentrePlace of worship
- Dandenong Australian-Filipino Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchPlace of worship
26 Hutton Street, Dandenong
- Dandenong Baptist ChurchPlace of worship
25-27 James Street, Dandenong
- Dandenong Church of ChristPlace of worship
139 David Street, Dandenong
- Dandenong Regional Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
- Dhamma Deepa Meditation CentrePlace of worship
43 Hemmings Street
- Emir Sultan MosquePlace of worship
139 Cleeland Street, Dandenong
- Holy Trinity Lutheran ChurchPlace of worship
28 Pickett Street, Dandenong
- Presbyterian Church DandenongPlace of worship
- Salvation ArmyPlace of worship
18 George Street, Dandenong
- St Mary's Catholic Church DandenongPlace of worship
- Wesleyan Methodist Church of australiaPlace of worship
67 Walker Street
- Dandenong Police StationPolice
34-50 Langhorne Street, Dandenong
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box (3)
- Post ShopPost office
- PostNetPost office
244
- Cartridge WorldPrinter Ink
- Public toilets
- Dandenong Arcade Fish MarketSeafood
- Shelter (4)
- King SizeShoes
- VK ShoesShoes
- AnglicareSocial Facility
- Estia Health DandenongSocial Facility
147-151 David Street, Dandenong
- Eunice House Aged Care FacilitySocial Facility
- Scottvale Ages CareSocial Facility
71 Scott Street
- Valley Village Mews - Retirement VillageSocial Facility
112 Stud Road, Dandenong
- WallaraSocial Facility
34 Potter Street
- Silk AlterationsTailor
- Australian TattooTattoo
119 Foster Street
- Telephone (11)
- TelstraTelephone
- CignallTobacco
- FreechoiceTobacco
- TsgTobacco
- 2nd Chance TravelTravel Agency
- Book & FlyTravel Agency
- Dandy TravelTravel Agency
- Danesh TravelTravel Agency
- Fly World AustraliaTravel Agency
- HelloworldTravel Agency
- ModicaTravel Agency
- Supercheap TravelTravel Agency
- Q-TyresTyres
- Bargain CentreVariety Store
- Cheap Discount StoreVariety Store
- Daiso JapanVariety Store
- Lee Discount Toys & GiftsVariety Store
- Palm's $2 PlusVariety Store
- Red Cross ShopVariety Store
- Waste Basket (30)
- Capital RadiologyYes
54-56 Princess Highway
- Club XYes
- Dandenong SuperclinicYes
56 - 58 Stud Road
- Marina X-Ray ClinicYes
6 - 8 Stud Road
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
12 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apex ParkPark
- Clow Street ReservePark
- Dandenong ParkPark
- Dandenong Pioneer Memorial GardensPark
- Des Custerson ReservePark
- Fotheringham ReservePark
- Gardiner ReservePark
- Gerard Street ReservePark
- Greaves ReservePark
- Hemmings ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 27
- Parks (OSM)
- 24
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
12 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Albanian Sakie Islamic Centre
- Dandenong Australian-Filipino Seventh-Day Adventist Church
26 Hutton Street, Dandenong
- Dandenong Baptist Church
25-27 James Street, Dandenong
- Dandenong Church of Christ
139 David Street, Dandenong
- Dandenong Regional Uniting Church
- Dhamma Deepa Meditation Centre
43 Hemmings Street
- Emir Sultan Mosque
139 Cleeland Street, Dandenong
- Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
28 Pickett Street, Dandenong
- Presbyterian Church Dandenong
- Salvation Army
18 George Street, Dandenong
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 33
- Nearest hospital
- Dandenong Hospital (1.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Capital RadiologyClinic
- Capital RadiologyPrincess HighwayYes
- Casey Surgical GroupCleeland StreetDoctor
- Chemist WarehouseLonsdale StreetPharmacy
- Chemist WarehousePrinces HighwayPharmacy
- Chinese AcupunctureHeatherton RoadAlternative
- Cleeland DentalCleeland StreetDentist
- ClinicClinic
- Dandenong Central PharmacyPharmacy
- Dandenong City ClinicPultney StreetClinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 958
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 33.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
296 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
September 2021
- Subdivision of the land into three (3) lots SPEAR45 BENGA AVENUE DANDENONG 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of the land for a Convenience Restaurant; to erect and display internally illuminated and non-illuminated business identification signage; and to create and alter access to a road in a Transport Road Zone 2, all in accordance with the endorsed plans117-123 CHELTENHAM ROAD DANDENONG 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Change of Use (Place of Assembly)59 LONSDALE STREET DANDENONG 3175Lapsed
- Use of the land to sell or consume liquor DECLARED AREA205 LONSDALE STREET DANDENONG 3175Withdrawn
- Application to Amend Planning Permit TP952261/106 CHELTENHAM ROAD DANDENONG 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for four (4) double storey dwellings37 BENGA AVENUE DANDENONG 3175NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- Development of the land for a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling, and alterations and additions (including a second storey) to the existing dwelling DECLARED AREA6 HENTY STREET DANDENONG 3175NOD issued by a delegate
- Development of the land for three (3) double storey dwellings36 WILMA AVENUE DANDENONG 3175In progress
- AMENDMENT TO: The use and development of land for Industry (microbrewery) and Manufacturing Sales, the sale and consumption of liquor, the variation of loading bay requirements and to provide car parking spaces on another site (PLN17/0608)5 BENNET STREET DANDENONG 3175Permit issued by the RA
- Development of the land for four (4) double-storey dwellings and to alter access to road in a Transport Zone 219 STUD ROAD DANDENONG 3175NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- Use and development of the land for materials recycling32-34 BENNET STREET DANDENONG 3175Refusal issued by a delegate
- Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings30 GARSIDE STREET DANDENONG 3175Withdrawn
- Subdivision of the land into five (5) lots SPEAR64 LANGHORNE STREET DANDENONG 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for one (1) double storey dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling and alterations and additions to the existing dwelling74 KING GEORGE PARADE DANDENONG 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and Development of the land for motor vehicle sales6 DENNIS STREET DANDENONG 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct and carry out works to the existing building DECLARED AREA151 LONSDALE STREET DANDENONG 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- AMENDMENT TO: Construction of four dwellings on a lot in the General Residential Zone ¿ Schedule 1 (PLN19/0413)7 ROBERT STREET DANDENONG 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for multiple dwellings94 RAILWAY PARADE DANDENONG 3175Refusal issued by a delegate
- Development of the land for three dwellings (3) (two double storey dwellings and one single storey dwelling to the rear)10 SOUTHDEAN STREET DANDENONG 3175In progress
- Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor (on-premises licence)86 HEMMINGS STREET DANDENONG 3175NOD issued by a delegate
- Development of the land for three (3) dwellings (two double storey dwellings and one single storey dwelling to the rear)8 VIZARD STREET DANDENONG 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for six (6) double storey dwellings6 GRACE AVENUE DANDENONG 3175NOD issued by a delegate
August 2021
- Development of the land for three (3) dwellings (two (2) double storey dwellings and one (1) single storey dwelling to the rear)16 BESS COURT DANDENONG 3175In progress
- Development of the land for three (3) dwellings (two (2) double-storey dwellings and one (1) single-storey dwelling)158 CLEELAND STREET DANDENONG 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings70 ROSS STREET DANDENONG 3175NOD issued by a delegate
- Development of the land for four (4) dwellings11 SHEALES STREET DANDENONG 3175In progress
- Subdivision of the land into eight (8) lots72 CLEELAND STREET DANDENONG 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for a single storey dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling and alterations and additions to the existing dwelling4 PETER COURT DANDENONG 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- To remove a tree DECLARED AREADANDENONG PRIMARY SCHOOL DANDENONG 3175Withdrawn
- Development of the land for seven (7) dwellings (six (6) triple storey dwellings and one (1) double storey dwelling)66 HERBERT STREET DANDENONG 3175NOD issued by a delegate
- Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR9A BELFORT STREET DANDENONG 3175Lapsed
- Development of the land for three (3) double storey dwellings86 LANGHORNE STREET DANDENONG 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- AMENDMENT TO: The development of the land for one (1) double storey dwelling and one (1) single storey dwelling (PLN18/0112) TO PROPOSE: Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings21 FIFTH AVENUE DANDENONG 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for three (3) dwellings on a lot comprising two (2) double storey dwellings and one (2) single storey dwelling to the rear50 ROSS STREET DANDENONG 3175Lapsed
- Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR VICSMART103 ANN STREET DANDENONG 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a front fence associated with a residential buildingST JAMES VILLAGE DANDENONG 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of the land for a child care centre and to display associated business identification signage.1536-1538 HEATHERTON ROAD DANDENONG 3175Lapsed
- The development of the land for external alterations to the existing building and for a reduction of the car parking requirement for an Education Centre DECLARED AREA20 MASON STREET DANDENONG 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land for Car Sales220-222 PRINCES HIGHWAY DANDENONG 3175NOD issued by a delegate
July 2021
- AMENDMENT TO: Alterations and additions to existing dwelling and construction of one (1) double storey dwelling to the rear (PLN13/0168)121 ANN STREET DANDENONG 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
22 active roadworks / incidents
- LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 14/08/2026 and 24/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.LONSDALE STREET, WEBSTER STREET13 Aug 2026 – 23 Aug 2026
- LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 14/08/2026 and 24/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.LONSDALE STREET, FOSTER STREET13 Aug 2026 – 23 Aug 2026
- LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 18/08/2026 and 23/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.LONSDALE STREET, FOSTER STREET17 Aug 2026 – 22 Aug 2026
- LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 18/08/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.LONSDALE STREET, THOMAS STREET17 Aug 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 18/08/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.LONSDALE STREET, FOSTER STREET17 Aug 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 18/08/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.LONSDALE STREET, FRANKSTON-DANDENONG ROAD17 Aug 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 18/08/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FOSTER STREET, LONSDALE STREET17 Aug 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES HIGHWAY, ELONERA ROAD08 May 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 21/07/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CHELTENHAM ROAD, EASTLINK OUT-CHELTENHAM RAMP OF20 Jul 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 22/05/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.PRINCES HIGHWAY, ELONERA ROAD21 May 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- 1ST DANDENONG SCOUT GROUP ARMYTAGE OWN SCOUT HALLNH2438
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Bruce
- Member of Parliament
- Julian HILL (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,622
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +9.3 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 35.4%Labor 64.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.9 km away).
Coalition 22.8%Labor 77.2%
12.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +10.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- DandenongLabor 77.0% · Coalition 23.0% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- Dandenong CentralLabor 79.0% · Coalition 21.0% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- Doveton WestLabor 74.8% · Coalition 25.2% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- Dandenong North LowerLabor 74.4% · Coalition 25.6% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- Dandenong UpperLabor 76.0% · Coalition 24.0% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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