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Victoria · Postcode 3175
Dandenong postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 29 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Dandenong at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Dandenong ranks: SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Dandenong vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Dandenong | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,267 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $319 -VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 33 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 9.4% +VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3175 covers Dandenong, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 29 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - South East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Greater Dandenong.
According to the 2021 Census, Dandenong has a population of 30,127 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $1,267, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 152 (0.5% of residents).
Housing in Dandenong includes a median weekly rent of $319, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 9,813 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Rental properties account for 55.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Dandenong scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
There are 9 schools in the Dandenong area, including Dandenong High School, Dandenong North Primary School, St John's Regional College and others.
Dandenong is part of the Dandenong statistical area in Victoria.
Dandenong details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3175 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 30,127 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,267/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $596/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $319 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 11.4 km² |
| Population Density | 2647/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 9,813 |
| Australian Citizens | 62.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 152 (0.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -37.9847811 |
| Longitude | 145.2139907 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 29 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Dandenong |
| Local Government | Greater Dandenong |
| Federal Electorate | Bruce |
| State Electorate | Narre Warren South (South-Eastern Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 5,710 (19.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 3,726 (12.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 10,966 (36.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 5,893 (19.6%) |
| 65+ years | 3,835 (12.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 1,722 (5.7%) |
| Arthritis | 1,636 (5.4%) |
| Asthma | 1,574 (5.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 929 (3.1%) |
| Cancer | 456 (1.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 324 (1.1%) |
| Dementia | 227 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 1,200 (12.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 4,223 (44.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,762 (29.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,346 (14.1%) |
Schools in Dandenong
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Dandenong. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Dandenong
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.