Dandenong North
VIC 3175 • Greater Melbourne
About Dandenong North
Dandenong North is a diverse working suburb of 22,500 in Greater Dandenong, located 27 kilometres southeast of Melbourne's CBD. Buses connect to nearby Dandenong station, while the suburb offers affordable housing in the multicultural southeast. The community reflects Greater Dandenong's diversity, with significant Afghan, Vietnamese, and Indian populations.
Shopping at Armada Town Centre serves local needs, while nearby Dandenong's Little India and Afghan precinct provide diverse dining. The suburb is working-class and multicultural, with affordable housing attracting migrants and working families. Dandenong North appeals to those seeking genuine affordability in a diverse area, valuing community connections and cultural authenticity in one of Melbourne's most multicultural regions.
Dandenong North falls under postcode 3175 and is governed by Greater Dandenong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Dandenong (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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23 Ann Street
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65 Riverend Road
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Princes Highway
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David Street (Cnr Cleeland St)
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New Street (Cnr Foster St)
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William Avenue (Cnr Kirkham Rd)
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Birdwood Avenue (Cnr Jones Rd)
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1430 Heatherton Road
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Gloria Avenue
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Oakwood Avenue
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14 Halton Road
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Murray Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 1,451
- 2. Sri Lanka 1,445
- 3. Afghanistan 806
- 4. Vietnam 625
- 5. China 405
- 6. Greece 397
- 7. Italy 376
- 8. Bosnia & Herzegovina 353
- 9. England 317
- 10. Pakistan 310
- 11. Lebanon 305
- 12. New Zealand 296
- 13. Philippines 295
- 14. Cambodia 254
- 15. Croatia 202
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)