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DANDENONG丹德农

South-Eastern Melbourne
中文/EN
House Median
Local$755,000
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$440,000
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate24,938
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local4.7%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local2
Nearby6
Train Lines
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

DANDENONG Property & Rent

Price data: © State Government of Victoria | Rent data: LGA average

DANDENONG median house price is $755K, with +64% growth over 10 years, 30% below Melbourne median, unit median $440K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$755,000
House Growth
+64%2014-2024
Unit Price
$440,000
Unit Growth
+0%2014-2024
3BR House
$550/wk
2BR House
$480/wk
3BR Unit
$570/wk
2BR Unit
$460/wk

DANDENONG Safety Index

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)

Crime rate of 24,938 per 100k residents, 266% above the VIC average. Safety awareness recommended.

Caution Advised
Crime rate 24,938 per 100kAbove VIC average (6,810)
7,513
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

DANDENONG Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 30,127, 4.7% Chinese residents, near VIC average.

Population Overview

30,127
Total Population
2,647
/km² Density
4.7%
Chinese %
Near Average

Top Ethnicities

1
English
2,926 people
9.7%
2
Aust
2,745 people
9.1%
3
Indian
2,389 people
7.9%
4
Chinese
1,422 people
4.7%
5
Sri Lankan
676 people
2.2%

Transport

33.7 km
To CBD
32 min
Drive to CBD
68 min
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local station
Train Lines:
Cranbourne linePakenham line

DANDENONG Nearby Suburbs

Property data: © State Government of Victoria | 6 neighbours
NOBLE PARK
$820KHouse
$595KUnit
KEYSBOROUGH
$980KHouse
$723KUnit
DANDENONG SOUTH
-House
-Unit
DOVETON
$630KHouse
$565KUnit
NOBLE PARK NORTH
$807KHouse
$625KUnit
DANDENONG NORTH
$790KHouse
$598KUnit

Click to view each suburb's detail page

DANDENONG Overview

DANDENONG is located in South-Eastern Melbourne and recorded a population of 30,127 with a density of 2647 people/km² according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price at $0.8M, representing a 64% increase over 10 years, while the median unit price sits at $0.4M.

Education: VCAA 2025 VCE results highlight the local public school Dandenong High School ranked at #221 among public schools, while the local private school St John's Regional College holds the #179 position among private schools.

Safety: The Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) reports a crime rate of 24938 per 100,000, which is 3.66x the Victorian average of 6810, indicating this is a high crime area.

Demographics: Chinese residents make up 4.70% of the population (approximately 1,415), representing a smaller Chinese community within the suburb.

Transport: The suburb sits approximately 33.7km from the CBD, translating to a 32-minute drive, and features a train station servicing both the Cranbourne line and Pakenham line.

DANDENONG FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, DANDENONG has a median house price of $0.8M, up 64% over 10 years, and median unit price of $0.4M, stable over 10 years. Moderate price growth, suitable for owner-occupiers or long-term holdings.