Dandenong East vs Dandenong South
Dandenong East scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 44/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dandenong East (957) sits above Dandenong South (956).
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Dandenong East and Dandenong South side by side
| Measure | Dandenong East | Dandenong South |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 17.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 69.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 956 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 44 |
| Transit score | 40 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 125 |
| Median age | – | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 739 mm | 739 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Dandenong East edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 956).
Dandenong East vs Dandenong South: common questions
Does Dandenong East or Dandenong South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dandenong East scores 957 vs 956 in Dandenong South. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Dandenong East or Dandenong South?
Dandenong East scores 100/100 on walkability vs 44/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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