City of Casey
Dandenong South
Dandenong South at a glance
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
125
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Dandenong South.
Dandenong South (3175) sits in the Casey region of Victoria.
Dandenong South has roughly 125 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Dandenong South scores 44/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dandenong South's population at 125, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters (17% own, 69% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (71%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
125
Median age
51
Family households
24%
Lone person
71%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$321/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$245/wk
Owner occupied
17%
Renter occupied
69%
At a deeper level
125
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,185
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
44
40
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dandenong South.
Local schools for Dandenong South
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Government School Catchment
Dandenong South Primary School
Dandenong Primary School
Doveton College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Dandenong South.
- What is the Dandenong South postcode?
- Dandenong South is in the 3175 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Casey region.
- What is the average rent in Dandenong South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $321, for units it's $245.
- What schools are in Dandenong South?
- There are 20 schools serving Dandenong South on this page, including Dandenong South Primary School, St Mary's School, St John's Regional College.
- How walkable is Dandenong South?
- Dandenong South has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Dandenong South?
- Dandenong South is close to Eumemmerring, Dandenong East, Dandenong, Doveton, Keysborough.
- What is the population of Dandenong South?
- Dandenong South has approximately 125 residents. The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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