Mount Dandenong vs Sassafras
Sassafras (median $940,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Mount Dandenong ($1,100,000).
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| Measure | Mount Dandenong | Sassafras |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,100,000 | $940,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $321,840 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1032 | 1060 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 40 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 0 |
| Population | 1,271 | – |
| Median age | 45 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1124 mm | 1124 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.3°C | 24.3°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
Sassafras scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sassafras (1060) sits above Mount Dandenong (1032).
- For buyers
- Sassafras is the lower entry point at $940,000 median, 15% 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
- Sassafras edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1032).
Mount Dandenong vs Sassafras: common questions
Is Mount Dandenong or Sassafras cheaper to buy in?
Sassafras has the lower median house price at $940,000, roughly 15% below Mount Dandenong ($1,100,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mount Dandenong or Sassafras have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sassafras scores 1060 vs 1032 in Mount 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, Mount Dandenong or Sassafras?
Sassafras scores 40/100 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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