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Dandenong North, VIC 3175
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$820,000
market range $775K-$950K
Median Unit
$600,000
market range $575K-$650K
Gross Yield (units)
4.3%
1yr Growth (houses)
+7.9%
market range +0.0% to +12.5%
Investment snapshot for Dandenong North
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Dandenong North market and investor summary
In Dandenong North, VIC 3175, the median house sells for around $820K. House prices have moved +7.9% over the past year and +12.7% over three years. At 1.5% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.5% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Dandenong North: people, income and schools
Dandenong North is home to around 22,550 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 38, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 75% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $75,000 a year (about $1,440 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (1 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 11.0 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 33% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 57 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. Dandenong North sits about 27 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 43 for walkability and 5 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC).
- Population
- 22,550
- +0% over 5yr
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $75,000/yr
- Households renting
- 28%
- Family households
- 75%
- Socio-economic rank
- 1/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 57
- avg ICSEA 939
- Unemployment
- 12.7%
- Distance to CBD
- 27 km
- Walk score
- 43/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Dandenong North
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What should I check before investing in Dandenong North?
Dandenong North has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.3% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +7.9% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Dandenong North?
The median property price in Dandenong North, VIC 3175 is $820K for houses and $600K for units.
What rental yield does Dandenong North show?
The gross rental yield in Dandenong North is 4.3% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Dandenong North?
House prices in Dandenong North are up 7.9% over the past year and up 12.7% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Dandenong North?
The current vacancy rate in Dandenong North is 1.5%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Dandenong North?
Dandenong North has a population of approximately 22,550 residents, with a median age of 38.
What schools are near Dandenong North?
There are 57 schools within roughly 5km of Dandenong North. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Dandenong North affordable to buy in?
A median house in Dandenong North costs about 11.0 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Dandenong North's population growing?
The population of Dandenong North has held roughly flat over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Dandenong North from the CBD?
Dandenong North is about 27 km from the CBD.
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