Dandenong North vs Dandenong
Dandenong (median $755,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Dandenong North ($790,000).
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Dandenong North and Dandenong side by side
| Measure | Dandenong North | Dandenong |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $790,000 | $755,000 |
| Median unit | $597,700 | $440,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $530/wk | $560/wk |
| Unit rent | $468/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 43.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 53.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 978 | 957 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 22,550 | 30,127 |
| Median age | 38 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 795 mm | 739 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°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
Dandenong scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dandenong North (978) sits above Dandenong (957). Dandenong North skews owner-occupied (69%), Dandenong runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
- For buyers
- Dandenong is the lower entry point at $755,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Dandenong offers the higher gross rental yield (3.86% vs 3.49%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Dandenong North edges out on average school ICSEA (978 vs 957). Dandenong North also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dandenong North vs Dandenong: common questions
Is Dandenong North or Dandenong cheaper to buy in?
Dandenong has the lower median house price at $755,000, roughly 4% below Dandenong North ($790,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dandenong North or Dandenong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dandenong North scores 978 vs 957 in Dandenong. 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 North or Dandenong?
Dandenong scores 100/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Dandenong North or Dandenong?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.86% in Dandenong vs 3.49% in Dandenong North. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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