VIC3175· Pop. 53,545Casey

DANDENONG

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$781,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

3.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

4.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.6%

modelled estimate

AI insights for DANDENONG

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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DANDENONG shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$531/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+1.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.06%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$640k

2021

$729k

2022

$739k

2023

$721k

2025

$781k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

DANDENONG is a metropolitan VIC suburb with steady capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 3.5% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 4.1%
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,313/wk

$78k taxable p.a.

Renters

41.3%

54.7% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.2%

Population growth

+2.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

71%

24% apartments

Degree qualified

40.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

21.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

470 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.9%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

31.1 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

27 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

67.3%

Strong demand

Walkability

18 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

12.5 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

1,781/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3175

🏫10 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚1 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (10)

St Gerard's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1049

St Elizabeth's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1045

Rosewood Downs Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1023

St Mary's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 993

Lyndale Greens Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 974

Dandenong North Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 955

Wooranna Park Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 953

Dandenong Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 935

Dandenong West Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 931

Dandenong South Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 907

🎓Secondary (3)

St John's Regional College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1001

Lyndale Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 935

Dandenong High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 891

📚Combined (1)

Cornish College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1132

⭐Special (1)

Emerson School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 953

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe

90/ 100

4.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

978ICSEA · national avg 1000

15 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

38/ 100

🚆 1 train🚃 8 tram🚌 17 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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