Median house price
$830k
+5.1% change
VIC · Greater Dandenong Council
Dandenong North, 3175
Est. population · Jun 2025
23,549
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
-1.1%
Median age
38
Median income
$1,436/wk
Employment rate
50.1%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$830,000
Languages at home
59.8%non-English
Most common: Greek, Sinhalese, Arabic
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Dandenong North is a hillside established suburb in Greater Dandenong Council, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. This is a strongly multicultural suburb: overseas-born and multilingual households make up much of the community.
Families have many nearby school and early-learning options to choose from. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
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 North snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$530/wk
Population (ERP)
23,549
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.4%
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
#55
among Metro Melbourne · Established
Safety
64th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
57th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
35th
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
- 68.0/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 11% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 332nd in Australia
- State rank
- 136th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #55 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #98 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $530
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $830,000
- Median price change
- +5.1%
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
23,549(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · -1.1% over 5 years · 57th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- -1.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +144
- Change in 5 years
- -265
- Growth rank in VIC
- 57th 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 (~23,700), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 22,550
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,436
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 431 of 7,960
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 50.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 6,439 / 846 / 238 (+ 7 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)
- 1,731
- Against the person
- 301
- Against property
- 864
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 73.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 75 residents
- State safety percentile
- 64.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +4.7%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage165
- B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary92
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle209
- B49 Other Theft169
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order302
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
- 7
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 974
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 35th
School list
- Wooranna Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 953 · 26th percentile · LBOTE 74% · 263 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Lyndale Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 935 · 19th percentile · LBOTE 83% · 850 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Lyndale Greens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 974 · 35th percentile · LBOTE 82% · 446 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Rosewood Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1023 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 66% · 258 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Emerson SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 953 · 26th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 371 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- St Elizabeth's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1045 · 66th percentile · LBOTE 71% · 244 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- St Gerard's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1049 · 68th percentile · LBOTE 50% · 125 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 1.9 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
4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Dandenong North Preschoolkindergarten
- Rosswood PlaygrouoKriegel Waychildcare
- Rosswood Preschoolkindergarten
- Shalimar Park Preschoolkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
104 public transport stops in this suburb
- Boyd St/Curtin Cres
- Curtin Cres/Menzies Ave
- Fadden St/Menzies Ave
- Murray Rd/Gladstone Rd
- Scullin St/Boyd St
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
313 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
3 restaurants · 1 supermarkets · 3 pharmacies · 5 fast food · 2 bakeries · 2 places of worship · 16 playgrounds · 1 dog parks
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 22 parks mapped in suburb, 16 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 104 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 22 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 90/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.44
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.98
Food & drink(10)
- Brady Road Hot BreadBakery
46B Brady Road, Dandenong North
- Menzies BakeryBakery
66 Menzies Avenue
- Big Papa's PizzaFast food
110 Carlton Road, Dandenong North
- Brady Road Fish-N-ChipperyFast food
34B Brady Road, Dandenong North
- Brady Road PizzaFast food
46A Brady Road, Dandenong North
- Chooks on BradyFast food
34D Brady Road, Dandenong North
- Outlook Drive Fish & ChipsFast food
Unit 2 52 Outlook Drive, Dandenong North
- BaladiRestaurant
34A Brady Road, Dandenong North
- P and D FoodsRestaurant
112 Carlton Road, Dandenong North
- Pizza Strada & BarRestaurant
Unit 3A 58 Outlook Drive, Dandenong North
Shopping(7)
- Convenience store
- Friendly GrocerConvenience store
52 Outlook Drive, Dandenong North
- Greengrocer
- FoodworksSupermarket
42-44 Brady Road, Dandenong North
Community(11)
- Rosswood PlaygrouoChildcare
4 Kriegel Way, Dandenong North
- Dandenong North senior citizens CentreCommunity centre
- Menzies HallCommunity centre
41 Menzies Avenue, Dandenong North
- Dandenong North PreschoolKindergarten
- Rosswood PreschoolKindergarten
- Shalimar Park PreschoolKindergarten
- Emerson School Middle CampusSchool
19-21 Gloria Avenue
- Lyndale Greens Primary SchoolSchool
1-19 Oakwood Avenue
- Lyndale Secondary CollegeSchool
170-174 Gladstone Road
- Rosewood Downs Primary SchoolSchool
25 Murray Road
- Wooranna Park Primary SchoolSchool
89-105 Carlton Road
Health & services(8)
- Change Life AustraliaClinic
- Outlook Drive Medical CentreClinic
Unit 5 52 Outlook Drive, Dandenong North
- Asia Pacific Dental GroupDentist
Unit 9 52 Outlook Drive, Dandenong North
- Lapsurgery AustraliaMedical clinic
327 Gladstone Road, Dandenong North
- Your Feet Podiatry ClinicMedical clinic
116 Carlton Road, Dandenong North
- Lyndal PharmacyPharmacy
- Outlook Drive Compounding PharmacyPharmacy
Unit 1A 62 Outlook Drive, Dandenong North
- PharmaSavePharmacy
34C Brady Road, Dandenong North
Sport & outdoors(40)
- Tirhatuan Dog ParkDog park
Kriegel Way
- Anytime FitnessGym
64 Outlook Drive, Dandenong North
- Bairhurst Avenue ReservePark
13-19 Briar Hurst Avenue, Dandenong North
- Boronia Avenue ReservePark
- Currajong ReservePark
- Gately ReservePark
240-242 Gladstone Road, Dandenong North
- Mckeon ReservePark
36 McKeon Circuit, Dandenong North
- Park (9)
- Pittman Street ReservePark
- Thornton Court ReservePark
- Tirhatuan ParkPark
- Picnic area
- Playground (16)
- Dandenong StadiumSports centre
270 Stud Road
- State Volleyball CentreSports centre
270 Stud Road
- Rosswood Tennis ClubSports field
- Sports field
Transport(33)
33 bus stops
Other(46)
- BottlemartAlcohol
36-40 Brady Road, Dandenong North
- Menzies CellarsAlcohol
52 Menzies Avenue
- ATM
- Bbq (2)
- Her Aesthetic RoomBeauty salon
Unit 7 52 Outlook Drive
- Bench (18)
- Bambi DeliDeli
46C Brady Road, Dandenong North
- Drinking water (4)
- Carlton Road Tobacconist & Vape StoreE-Cigarette
- Fitness Station (6)
- Tirhatuan Dog Park Agility RunFitness Station
- Garden (39)
- RegisGarden
- De'l HairHairdresser
34E Brady Road, Dandenong North
- Flawless Beauty and Hair SalonHairdresser
Unit 1 52 Outlook Drive, Dandenong North
- Naraz Shisha LoungeHookah Lounge
Unit 2A 60 Outlook Drive, Dandenong North
- Information (4)
- FotoWallInterior Decoration
114 Carlton Road, Dandenong North
- KM Thai Massage and BeautyMassage
Unit 11 52 Outlook Drive, Dandenong North
- RemSleepMedical Supply
Unit 10 52 Outlook Drive, Dandenong North
- Greater Dandenong CouncilParking
- Overflow CarparkParking
- Parking (32)
- Staff Cark ParkParking
- Tirhatuan Park Parking LotParking
- Parking Space (40)
- Picnic Table (5)
- Faith! Christian ChurchPlace of worship
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsPlace of worship
123-127 Gladstone Road
- Post Box
- Australia PostPost office
56 Menzies Avenue
- Public toilets
- Tirhatuan Park Public RestroomPublic toilets
- Recycling (2)
- Shelter (7)
- Regis Dandenong NorthSocial Facility
5 Bakers Road, Dandenong North
- Stadium
- Telephone
- Cignall - Brady RoadTobacco
46 Brady Road, Dandenong North
- Vacant
108 Carlton Road, Dandenong North
- Vacant
Unit 3 52 Outlook Drive, Dandenong North
- Vacant
Unit 6 52 Outlook Drive, Dandenong North
- Waste Basket (9)
- RegisWaste Disposal
- Yes
Unit 4 52 Outlook Drive, Dandenong North
- Yes (6)
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
11 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bairhurst Avenue ReservePark
- Blackmore-Madison ReservePark
- Boronia Avenue ReservePark
- Currajong ReservePark
- Fillmore ReservePark
- Gately ReservePark
- Hennessy ReservePark
- Mckeon ReservePark
- Pittman Street ReservePark
- Thornton Court ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 23
- Parks (OSM)
- 22
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
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Faith! Christian Church
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
123-127 Gladstone Road
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
- 12
- Nearest hospital
- Mulgrave Private Hospital (1.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Asia Pacific Dental GroupOutlook DriveDentist
- Brandon Max PhysioPhysiotherapist
- Change Life AustraliaClinic
- Dunearn PharmacyPharmacy
- Lapsurgery AustraliaGladstone RoadDoctor
- Lyndal PharmacyPharmacy
- Melbourne Orthodontic GroupHeatherton RoadDentist
- North Dandenong ClinicClinic
- Outlook Drive Medical CentreOutlook DriveClinic
- PharmaSaveBrady RoadPharmacy
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)
- 709
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 30.1
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).
93 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
September 2021
- Development of the land for one (1) double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing double storey dwelling107 BRADY ROAD DANDENONG NORTH 3175Withdrawn
- Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings14 GLORIA AVENUE DANDENONG NORTH 3175Lapsed
- Development of the land for a double-storey dwelling to the side of an existing dwelling and alterations and additions to the existing dwelling70 HUGHES CRESCENT DANDENONG NORTH 3175NOD issued by a delegate
- Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings21 PHILIP STREET DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of the land into four (4) lots SPEAR117 GLADSTONE ROAD DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Use and development of the land for a child care centre and to display internally illuminated business identification signage30-32 BRADY ROAD DANDENONG NORTH 3175NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings21 LIPTON DRIVE DANDENONG NORTH 3175In progress
- Development of one (1) double-storey dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling and alterations and additions to the existing dwelling15 FAIR CRESCENT DANDENONG NORTH 3175NOD issued by a delegate
July 2021
- Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR1/194 GLADSTONE ROAD DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings14 BARBARA AVENUE DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of three (3) double storey dwellings10 BOYD STREET DANDENONG NORTH 3175Refusal issued by a delegate
- Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR (VICSMART)1/25 Gibb StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for two (2) dwellings, comprising one (1) double storey dwelling to the front of the lot and one (1) single storey dwelling to the rear30 VICTOR AVENUE DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings on a lot12 REID COURT DANDENONG NORTH 3175Lapsed
- Development of the land for one (1) double storey dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling and the removal of easements50 BOYD STREET DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for two (2) dwellings (comprising one double storey dwelling to the rear of an existing single storey dwelling) and alterations and additions to the existing dwelling7 O'MALLEY CRESCENT DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of the land into six (6) lots SPEAR5-7 NICOLE AVENUE DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Buildings and Works (Alterations to Rooming House)5 Boyd StreetWithdrawn
- Development of the land for one (1) double storey dwelling to the rear of an existing single storey dwelling with alterations and additions to the existing dwelling88 MCFEES ROAD DANDENONG NORTH 3175NOD issued by a delegate
- Development of the land for three (3) dwellings (one double-storey dwelling and two single-storey dwellings to the rear)8 MAUREEN COURT DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for a second single storey dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling and alterations and additions to the existing dwelling21 HILLSIDE AVENUE DANDENONG NORTH 3175NOD issued by a delegate
May 2021
- Development of the land for a single storey dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling27 CURTIN CRESCENT DANDENONG NORTH 3175Lapsed
- Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR (VICSMART)1/18 Crawford AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of the land into three (3) lots SPEAR3 Hughes CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for four (4) single storey dwellings on a lot1-3 CURTIN CRESCENT DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Development of the land for three (3) dwellings (two (2) double-storey dwellings and one (1) single-storey dwelling)31 VICTOR AVENUE DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- AMENDMENT TO: The construction of three (3) double storey dwellings (PLN11/0712)1 Snowy StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR22 First AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works (Awning) VICSMART1579 Heatherton RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Development of the land for a second single storey dwelling to the rear of an existing single storey dwelling and alterations and additions to the existing dwelling38 First AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR28 Barbara AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of the land for community care accommodation9 BELMONT AVENUE DANDENONG NORTH 3175Withdrawn
February 2021
- Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR (VICSMART)59 McFees RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of three (3) double storey dwellings16 LATHAM CRESCENT DANDENONG NORTH 3175Refusal issued by a delegate
- Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR15 Irving RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings14 GLORIA AVENUE DANDENONG NORTH 3175Lapsed
- Development of the land for three (3) dwellings (two double storey dwellings and one single storey dwelling to the rear)5 MAUREEN COURT DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for two (2) dwellings (one double storey dwelling and one single storey dwelling to the rear)16 Curtin CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for two (2) dwellings (one double storey dwelling and one single storey dwelling to the rear)7 Fraser StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings129 CARLTON ROAD DANDENONG NORTH 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
3 active roadworks / incidents
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 30/01/2025 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 both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MONASH FREEWAY, MONASH OUT-FERNTREE GULLY RAMP OF29 Jan 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 30/01/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MONASH FREEWAY, MONASH OUT-FERNTREE GULLY RAMP OF29 Jan 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
- ITS Delivery activities occurring between 09/09/2025 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Weekends 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MONASH FREEWAY, PRINCES FREEWAY08 Sep 2025 – 30 Oct 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · 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 26.3%Labor 73.7%
9.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +9.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Dandenong North EastLabor 75.6% · Coalition 24.4% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Dandenong North WestLabor 73.5% · Coalition 26.5% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- Dandenong NorthLabor 64.0% · Coalition 36.0% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Dandenong North LowerLabor 74.4% · Coalition 25.6% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Dandenong UpperLabor 76.0% · Coalition 24.0% TPP (2025)1.4 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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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