Dandenong
Dandenong Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Dandenong Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Dandenong Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Dandenong Schools
Local Schools 2
Nearby Top Schools 6
Haileybury College
Haileybury College
Ilim College
Sirius College
Mt Hira College
Lighthouse Christian College
Suburbs Near DANDENONG
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📍 About Dandenong
DANDENONG is located in South-Eastern Melbourne and recorded a population of 30,127 with a density of 2647 people/km² according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price at $0.8M, representing a 64% increase over 10 years, while the median unit price sits at $0.4M.
Education: VCAA 2025 VCE results highlight the local public school Dandenong High School ranked at #221 among public schools, while the local private school St John's Regional College holds the #179 position among private schools.
Safety: The Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) reports a crime rate of 24938 per 100,000, which is 3.66x the Victorian average of 6810, indicating this is a high crime area.
Demographics: Chinese residents make up 4.70% of the population (approximately 1,415), representing a smaller Chinese community within the suburb.
Transport: The suburb sits approximately 33.7km from the CBD, translating to a 32-minute drive, and features a train station servicing both the Cranbourne line and Pakenham line.