Dendy at a glance
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
23.3k
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Dendy.
The postcode for Dendy is 3186 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Dendy (3186) sits in the Bayside region of Victoria.
Dendy has roughly 23,252 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Dendy 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dendy's population at 23,252, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
23,252
Median age
48
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$510/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
23,252
Median age: 48
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Getting around
Walkability.
44
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dendy.
Local schools for Dendy
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Government School Catchment
Brighton Beach Primary School
Brighton Primary School
Hampton Primary School
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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 Dendy.
- What is the Dendy postcode?
- Dendy is in the 3186 postcode, in VIC, in the Bayside Council region.
- Where is Dendy?
- Dendy is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3186. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Bayside Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dendy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $510.
- What schools are in Dendy?
- There are 20 schools serving Dendy on this page, including St Joan of Arc School, Brighton Beach Primary School, Brighton Grammar School.
- How walkable is Dendy?
- Dendy has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Dendy?
- Dendy is close to Were Street Po, Brighton, Brighton North, Brighton East, Hampton.
- What is the population of Dendy?
- The population of Dendy is approximately 23,252 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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