Dandenong
VIC 3175 • Greater Melbourne
About Dandenong
Dandenong is Melbourne's multicultural crossroads, a diverse regional centre of 30,000 in Greater Dandenong, 29 kilometres southeast of the CBD. Dandenong station serves as a major interchange on the metropolitan network, while the suburb functions as the administrative and commercial hub for one of Australia's most culturally diverse municipalities. The Afghan, Indian, and Sri Lankan communities have transformed the suburb's character.
Little India along Foster Street offers authentic subcontinental dining, while Afghan grocers and restaurants cluster nearby. Dandenong Market provides multicultural shopping, and the revitalised plaza has improved public spaces. The suburb is experiencing slow but genuine renewal, attracting migrants and working families who value cultural community and affordability. Dandenong appeals to those seeking authentic multicultural Melbourne—it's not pretty, but it's real and accessible.
Dandenong 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
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ColesDandenong Plaza Shopping Centre Cnr Stud Road & Clow Street Dandenong 3175 VIC -
Woolworths1-3 Gladstone Road Dandenong 3175 VIC
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. Afghanistan 3,464
- 2. India 2,859
- 3. Sri Lanka 1,624
- 4. Pakistan 1,217
- 5. North Macedonia 808
- 6. China 751
- 7. Philippines 552
- 8. Vietnam 507
- 9. Iran 381
- 10. New Zealand 363
- 11. Bosnia & Herzegovina 350
- 12. Malaysia 340
- 13. Italy 224
- 14. Mauritius 210
- 15. Cambodia 198
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)