Dandenong vs Keysborough
Dandenong (median $755,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Keysborough ($980,000).
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Dandenong and Keysborough side by side
| Measure | Dandenong | Keysborough |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $755,000 | $980,000 |
| Median unit | $440,000 | $722,800 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $560/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 43.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 53.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 0 |
| Transit score | 40 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 30,127 | 30,018 |
| Median age | 33 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 739 mm | 692 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.2°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 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Keysborough (989) sits above Dandenong (957). Keysborough skews owner-occupied (78%), Dandenong runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
- For buyers
- Dandenong is the lower entry point at $755,000 median, 23% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Keysborough edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 957). Keysborough also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dandenong vs Keysborough: common questions
Is Dandenong or Keysborough cheaper to buy in?
Dandenong has the lower median house price at $755,000, roughly 23% below Keysborough ($980,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dandenong or Keysborough have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Keysborough scores 989 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 Keysborough?
Dandenong scores 100/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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