Dandenong
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Dandenong, VIC 3175.
About Dandenong
Welcome to Dandenong
Dandenong sits around 35 kilometres south-east of the Melbourne CBD, in the heart of the city's south-eastern growth corridor and long recognised as the commercial and cultural hub of the region. It's a suburb defined by diversity — in its people, its food, its housing and its industry — and that mix gives it a distinctive, working-city energy rarely found in more homogenous pockets of suburban Melbourne.
With a population of just over 30,000 and a median age of 33, Dandenong appeals to young families, first-home buyers, investors and newer migrants drawn by affordability, strong transport links and one of the busiest retail and employment precincts outside the CBD. It's not a suburb chasing polish; it's one built on substance, convenience and constant change.
Lifestyle & dining
Dandenong's food scene is one of its biggest drawcards, reflecting the waves of migration that have shaped the suburb over decades. The Afghan bazaar along Foster Street is a standout, packed with kebab houses, spice shops and Afghan, Indian and Sri Lankan grocers, while the wider central strip serves up everything from Vietnamese and Cambodian eateries to African grocers and Pacific Islander bakeries. It's a suburb where a genuinely great, cheap meal is never far away, and where market stalls and specialty grocers often beat the supermarket on price and variety.
Shopping
The Dandenong Plaza and the surrounding Lonsdale Street and Foster Street precincts form one of the largest retail and services hubs in Melbourne's south-east, anchored by major supermarkets, discount department stores and a dense strip of independent traders. Beyond day-to-day shopping, Dandenong functions as a genuine sub-regional centre, drawing shoppers from neighbouring Noble Park North, Doveton and Eumemmerring for everything from fresh produce to bulk goods and homewares.
Getting around
Dandenong railway station is a major node on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines, offering fast, frequent services into the CBD and making it one of the better-connected suburbs in the outer south-east. The suburb also sits close to the Monash Freeway and Princes Highway, giving easy road access to both the city and the Gippsland region, while a busy local bus network links Dandenong to neighbouring Dandenong North, Dandenong South and Noble Park North.
Schools & families
Families have a solid choice of local primary schools, including Dandenong Primary School, Dandenong North Primary School, Dandenong South Primary School, Dandenong West Primary School and Wooranna Park Primary School, the latter well regarded for its distinctive open-plan design. Emerson School, catering to students with additional needs, also operates in the area, adding to a genuinely broad spread of educational options for a suburb of its size.
The property market
Dandenong's property market remains one of the more accessible in Melbourne's south-east, with a median house price of $725,000 after growth of 9.0% over the past year, and a median unit or apartment price of $482,000. Median weekly rent sits at $580, reflecting solid rental demand in a suburb well served by transport and employment. Current listings show a dwelling mix weighted towards apartments and units (39%), followed by houses (34%), townhouses (24%) and a small proportion of vacant land (3%), giving buyers and investors a genuinely varied set of options depending on budget and strategy.
History
Long before it became a retail and transport hub, Dandenong was an important rural service town for the surrounding farmland and market gardens of Melbourne's south-east. Its growth accelerated through the 20th century as manufacturing and later waves of migration transformed it into the multicultural centre it is today, with suburbs like Dandenong South still carrying strong industrial and manufacturing ties that trace back to that era.
Market snapshot
Dandenong property market
Median sale price
$725k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$580
per week
Gross rental yield
4.2%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$571k
Median
$725k
Premium
$995k
Days on market
32
Auction clearance
61%
Sold this year
156
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +2.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Dandenong by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Dandenong, VIC 3175.
Population
30,127
residents (2021)
Median age
33
years
Household income
$1,267
median, per week
Median rent
$319
per week
Median mortgage
$1,517
per month
Mortgage / income
28%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Dandenong
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
ECG Secondary College - Dandenong Campus
SEDA College (Victoria) - Basketball - Dandenong
Recent results
Recently sold in Dandenong
$826k
9 Leed Street
Sold ~July 2026
$615k
20 Jesson Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$775k
1B Mcfarlane Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$400k
Address withheld
Sold ~July 2026
$750k
2 Henty Street
Sold ~July 2026
$670k
3 Tangerine Close
Sold ~July 2026
$580k
6/79 Pultney Street
Sold ~July 2026
$480k
3/52 Hammond Road
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Dandenong
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Price map around Dandenong
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Common questions
Dandenong suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Dandenong?
The median unit price in Dandenong, VIC is $482k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 16.1%.
How much is rent in Dandenong?
The median weekly rent in Dandenong is around $455 per week.
Is Dandenong a good place to live?
Dandenong is a southeastern suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, about 29 km (18 mi) from the Melbourne CBD. Dandenong is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 30,127 and 10 schools in the area.
What is the population of Dandenong?
Dandenong has a population of 30,127 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 33.
What schools are in Dandenong?
There are 10 schools in or near Dandenong, including Emerson School, Dandenong North Primary School and Dandenong Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Dandenong?
Properties in Dandenong take around 23 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 42%.
How much do you need to buy in Dandenong?
Entry-level properties in Dandenong start around $324k, while premium homes reach $594k.
What suburbs are near Dandenong?
Suburbs near Dandenong include Doveton, Dandenong South, Eumemmerring, Dandenong North and Noble Park North.
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