Dandenong vs Endeavour Hills
Dandenong (median $755,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Endeavour Hills ($795,000).
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| Measure | Dandenong | Endeavour Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $755,000 | $795,000 |
| Median unit | $440,000 | $731,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $560/wk | $530/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $468/wk |
| Owner occupied | 43.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 53.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 34 |
| Transit score | 40 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 30,127 | 24,455 |
| Median age | 33 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 739 mm | 794 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
Dandenong scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 34/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Endeavour Hills (982) sits above Dandenong (957). Endeavour Hills skews owner-occupied (79%), Dandenong runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
- For buyers
- Dandenong is the lower entry point at $755,000 median, 5% 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 3.47%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Endeavour Hills edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 957). Endeavour Hills also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dandenong vs Endeavour Hills: common questions
Is Dandenong or Endeavour Hills cheaper to buy in?
Dandenong has the lower median house price at $755,000, roughly 5% below Endeavour Hills ($795,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dandenong or Endeavour Hills have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Endeavour Hills scores 982 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 or Endeavour Hills?
Dandenong scores 100/100 on walkability vs 34/100. 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 or Endeavour Hills?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.86% in Dandenong vs 3.47% in Endeavour Hills. 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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