Dandenong at a glance
Median house
$755,000
Median unit
$440,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
30.1k
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Dandenong.
The postcode for Dandenong is 3175 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Dandenong is $755,000.
Dandenong (3175) sits in the Casey region of Victoria. The median house here is $755,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Dandenong has roughly 30,127 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Dandenong scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dandenong's population at 30,127, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (43% own, 53% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
30,127
Median age
33
Family households
65%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $755,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $440,000, roughly 42% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $151,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$755,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $440,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$319/wk
Owner occupied
43%
Renter occupied
53%
At a deeper level
$755,000
$440,000
30,127
Median age: 33
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.58% (median rent $520/wk against a $755,000 price tag). Units yield 3.77% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 53% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.58%
Based on $755,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.77%
Based on $440,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202643%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
7,574
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.
100
40
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dandenong.
Local schools for Dandenong
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Government School Catchment
Dandenong Primary School
Dandenong High School
Dandenong North Primary School
© 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.
- What is the median house price in Dandenong?
- The median house price in Dandenong, VIC 3175 is $755,000. The median unit price is $440,000.
- What is the Dandenong postcode?
- Dandenong is in the 3175 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Casey region.
- Where is Dandenong?
- Dandenong is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3175. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Casey region.
- What is the average rent in Dandenong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $319.
- What schools are in Dandenong?
- There are 20 schools serving Dandenong on this page, including Dandenong Primary School, Dandenong High School, St Mary's School.
- How walkable is Dandenong?
- Dandenong has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Dandenong?
- Dandenong is close to Dandenong East, Dunearn, Doveton, Dandenong North, Eumemmerring.
- What is the population of Dandenong?
- The population of Dandenong is approximately 30,127 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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Sources cited
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