Dandenong
vic 3175

Situated at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, the population of Dandenong was counted at 30,127 in the 2021 census.

The bustling Dandenong Market and the Dandenong Plaza retail centre are two of the city of Dandenong's primary shopping destinations. Within the block surrounded by Robinson Street, Foster Street, and McCrae Street, a large number of on-street stores face the broad boulevard of Lonsdale Street. Local retail centres can be found on Outlook Drive, Brady Road, and Menzies Avenue in Dandenong North.

The only officially recognised Afghan and Indian precincts in Melbourne are in Dandenong. Little India is located along Foster Street between the railway station and Thomas Street, while the Afghan Bazaar is located along Thomas Street between Scott Street and Walker Street. There are a variety of grocery stores, clothing stores, entertainment venues, and restaurants in each of these cultural zones.

There are a range of state secondary and primary schools in Dandenong, including

• Dandenong Primary School
• Dandenong West Primary School
• Dandenong North Primary School
• Dandenong South Primary School
• Emerson School
• Wooranna Park Primary School
• Dandenong High School
• St Mary's School Dandenong
• St John's Regional College Dandenong
• St Mary’s College for the Deaf – Dandenong Campus

The area is well serviced by a major train station and decent bus network as well as main roads roads and freeways such as the M1 freeway and princess highway if you’re heading towards the city for work.

Great for:

• Medical Facilities
• Public Transport
• Cost of Living
• Parks & Recreation
• Schools

Who lives here?

• Families with kids
• Professionals
• Singles
• Retirees
• Students

Suburbs nearby:

• Noble Park North
• Dandenong North
• Endeavour Hills
• Noble Park
• Keysborough
• Dandenong South
• Doveton