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VIC · Greater Dandenong Council

Dandenong North, 3175

Current weather

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87% humidity · 25 km/h wind · 12.8° / 11.1° today · 11.5 mm rain

Desirability score

63.1/100

477th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Dandenong North is a mid-sized suburb in the Greater Dandenong area, home to around 22,550 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 1,731 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+5%), roughly 76.8 offences per 1,000 residents, 5 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 25 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
22,550
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$1,436
Dwelling vacancy
5.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
431 of 7,960
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
50.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
613 / 846 / 238

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
1,731
Against the person
301
Against property
864
Rate per 1,000 residents
76.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 75 residents
State safety percentile
65.2th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+4.7%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage165
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary92
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle209
  • B49 Other Theft169
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order302

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
1,023
  • Lyndale Greens Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Lyndale Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Rosewood Downs Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Elizabeth's SchoolPrimary
  • St Gerard's SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

104 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Boyd St/Curtin Cres
  • Curtin Cres/Menzies Ave
  • Fadden St/Menzies Ave
  • Murray Rd/Gladstone Rd
  • Scullin St/Boyd St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

25 active roadworks / incidents

  • EastLink activities occurring between 13/05/2026 and 13/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.EASTLINK, EASTLINK IN-MONASH IN RAMP12 May 2026 – 12 Aug 2026
  • EastLink activities occurring between 13/05/2026 and 13/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.EASTLINK, EASTLINK IN-MONASH IN RAMP12 May 2026 – 12 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 28/06/2025 and 07/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MONASH FREEWAY, DANDENONG CREEK TRAIL27 Jun 2025 – 06 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 28/06/2025 and 07/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MONASH FREEWAY, DANDENONG CREEK TRAIL27 Jun 2025 – 06 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 30/01/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MONASH FREEWAY, MONASH OUT-FERNTREE GULLY RAMP OF29 Jan 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 30/01/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MONASH FREEWAY, MONASH OUT-FERNTREE GULLY RAMP OF29 Jan 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
  • ITS Delivery activities occurring between 09/09/2025 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Weekends 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MONASH FREEWAY, PRINCES FREEWAY08 Sep 2025 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 15/06/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MONASH FREEWAY, STUD-MONASH OUT RAMP ON14 Jun 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 15/06/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MONASH FREEWAY, MONASH OUT-STUD RAMP OF14 Jun 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 24/04/2026 and 24/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.STUD ROAD, STUD-MONASH IN RAMP ON23 Apr 2026 – 23 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

93 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Development of the land for one (1) double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing double storey dwelling
    107 BRADY ROAD DANDENONG NORTH 3175Withdrawn
  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings
    14 GLORIA AVENUE DANDENONG NORTH 3175Lapsed
  • Development of the land for a double-storey dwelling to the side of an existing dwelling and alterations and additions to the existing dwelling
    70 HUGHES CRESCENT DANDENONG NORTH 3175NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings
    21 PHILIP STREET DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into four (4) lots SPEAR
    117 GLADSTONE ROAD DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Use and development of the land for a child care centre and to display internally illuminated business identification signage
    30-32 BRADY ROAD DANDENONG NORTH 3175NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings
    21 LIPTON DRIVE DANDENONG NORTH 3175In progress
  • Development of one (1) double-storey dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling and alterations and additions to the existing dwelling
    15 FAIR CRESCENT DANDENONG NORTH 3175NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR
    1/194 GLADSTONE ROAD DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings
    14 BARBARA AVENUE DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of three (3) double storey dwellings
    10 BOYD STREET DANDENONG NORTH 3175Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR (VICSMART)
    1/25 Gibb StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) dwellings, comprising one (1) double storey dwelling to the front of the lot and one (1) single storey dwelling to the rear
    30 VICTOR AVENUE DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings on a lot
    12 REID COURT DANDENONG NORTH 3175Lapsed
  • Development of the land for one (1) double storey dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling and the removal of easements
    50 BOYD STREET DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) dwellings (comprising one double storey dwelling to the rear of an existing single storey dwelling) and alterations and additions to the existing dwelling
    7 O'MALLEY CRESCENT DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into six (6) lots SPEAR
    5-7 NICOLE AVENUE DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and Works (Alterations to Rooming House)
    5 Boyd StreetWithdrawn
  • Development of the land for one (1) double storey dwelling to the rear of an existing single storey dwelling with alterations and additions to the existing dwelling
    88 MCFEES ROAD DANDENONG NORTH 3175NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of the land for three (3) dwellings (one double-storey dwelling and two single-storey dwellings to the rear)
    8 MAUREEN COURT DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a second single storey dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling and alterations and additions to the existing dwelling
    21 HILLSIDE AVENUE DANDENONG NORTH 3175NOD issued by a delegate

  • May 2021

  • Development of the land for a single storey dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling
    27 CURTIN CRESCENT DANDENONG NORTH 3175Lapsed
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR (VICSMART)
    1/18 Crawford AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into three (3) lots SPEAR
    3 Hughes CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for four (4) single storey dwellings on a lot
    1-3 CURTIN CRESCENT DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Development of the land for three (3) dwellings (two (2) double-storey dwellings and one (1) single-storey dwelling)
    31 VICTOR AVENUE DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • AMENDMENT TO: The construction of three (3) double storey dwellings (PLN11/0712)
    1 Snowy StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR
    22 First AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works (Awning) VICSMART
    1579 Heatherton RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of the land for a second single storey dwelling to the rear of an existing single storey dwelling and alterations and additions to the existing dwelling
    38 First AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR
    28 Barbara AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for community care accommodation
    9 BELMONT AVENUE DANDENONG NORTH 3175Withdrawn

  • February 2021

  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR (VICSMART)
    59 McFees RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of three (3) double storey dwellings
    16 LATHAM CRESCENT DANDENONG NORTH 3175Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots SPEAR
    15 Irving RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings
    14 GLORIA AVENUE DANDENONG NORTH 3175Lapsed
  • Development of the land for three (3) dwellings (two double storey dwellings and one single storey dwelling to the rear)
    5 MAUREEN COURT DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) dwellings (one double storey dwelling and one single storey dwelling to the rear)
    16 Curtin CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) dwellings (one double storey dwelling and one single storey dwelling to the rear)
    7 Fraser StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings
    129 CARLTON ROAD DANDENONG NORTH 3175Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

106 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Menzies CellarsAlcohol

    52 Menzies Avenue

  • ATM
  • Menzies BakeryBakery

    66 Menzies Avenue

  • Bbq (2)
  • Bench (18)
  • 135 Brady RoadBus stop
  • Brady RoadBus stop
  • Bus stop (27)
  • Cheam StreetBus stop
  • Essex StreetBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

11 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bairhurst Avenue ReservePark
  • Blackmore-Madison ReservePark
  • Boronia Avenue ReservePark
  • Currajong ReservePark
  • Fillmore ReservePark
  • Gately ReservePark
  • Hennessy ReservePark
  • Mckeon ReservePark
  • Pittman Street ReservePark
  • Thornton Court ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
12
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Asia Pacific Dental GroupOutlook Drivedentist
  • Brandon Max Physiophysiotherapist
  • Change Life Australiapsychotherapist
  • Dunearn Pharmacypharmacy
  • Lapsurgery AustraliaGladstone Roaddoctor
  • Lyndal Pharmacypharmacy
  • Melbourne Orthodontic GroupHeatherton Roaddentist
  • North Dandenong Clinicclinic
  • Outlook Drive Medical CentreOutlook Driveclinic
  • PharmaSaveBrady Roadpharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Dandenong North Preschoolkindergarten
  • Rosswood PlaygrouoKriegel Waychildcare
  • Rosswood Preschoolkindergarten
  • Shalimar Park Preschoolkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
23
Parks (OSM)
22

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
63.1/100
National rank
477th in Australia
State rank
139th in VIC
Peer rank
#58 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#104 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime165
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime92
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime209
  • B49 Other Theftcrime169
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime302
  • Dandenong North Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Rosswood PlaygrouochildcareKriegel Waychildcare
  • Rosswood Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Shalimar Park Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Asia Pacific Dental GrouphealthOutlook Drivedentist

Data sources & freshness

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