Dandenong SouthVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3175 · Greater Dandenong
Daily life in Dandenong South is likely quiet and industrial, with a significant portion of the population working in trades and labor. The suburb has a high rate of car usage for commuting, with 60.9% of residents driving to work, and a relatively low public transport usage at 4.7%. The work-from-home rate is 14.1%, which is below the Victorian average of 25.7%.
The read
What living here is actually like
Dandenong South is a small suburb with a total population of 123 people and a median age of 51, which is significantly higher than the Victorian average of 38. The suburb has a predominantly male population, with 69.1% male and 30.9% female. The area is characterized by a high percentage of single-person households at 74.6%, and all families are couples without children. The suburb has a diverse cultural background, with 48.8% of residents born overseas, compared to the Victorian average of 35.0%.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Dandenong South · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Retirees | 65 |
| Investors | 60 |
| Professionals | 55 |
| First home buyers | 50 |
| Families | 40 |
Why retirees score highest
The signals doing the work
- Higher median age of 51 aligns with retiree demographics
- Quiet, small community with only 123 residents
- High percentage of single-person households at 74.6%
- Low median weekly rent of $245
Against the state
How Dandenong South differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Separate houses | 24% |
| Townhouses | 5.3% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 14.1% |
| Drove a car | 60.9% |
| Public transport | 4.7% |
| Walked only | 10.9% |
| Car passenger | 6.2% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- High percentage of single-person households - 74.6%
- Diverse cultural background - 48.8% born overseas
- Predominantly male population - 69.1%
- Significant renter population - 69.3% of housing is rented
- High labor force participation - 60.2%
Things to be aware of
- Higher unemployment rate at 7.0% compared to VIC average of 5.0%
- Low percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher at 8.5%
- High percentage of low-income households at 31.8%
- Limited housing diversity with only 24.0% separate houses
- Low median household income of $821 per week compared to VIC average of $1759
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Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Demographic figures from the Census of Population and Housing © Australian Bureau of Statistics, used under Creative Commons Attribution.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.