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Dandenong South VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Dandenong South, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Dandenong South VIC is 125 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dandenong South is $792 per week ($41,184 per year). Median rent in Dandenong South is $245 per week ($1,062 per month). Dandenong South has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Dandenong South has a population density of 4.2 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Dandenong South is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dandenong South is $767.
There were 1,564 recorded offences in Dandenong South in 2025-25, a rate of 12512 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (971 offences).
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Dandenong South Population
Dandenong South Median Income & Rent
Dandenong South Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Dandenong South Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Dandenong South Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Dandenong South Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Dandenong South Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Dandenong South Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Dandenong South Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Dandenong South Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Dandenong South Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Dandenong South Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Dandenong South Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Dandenong South Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Dandenong South Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Dandenong South Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Dandenong South Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Dandenong South Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Dandenong South Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Dandenong South How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Dandenong South Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Dandenong South Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Dandenong South Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Dandenong South Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Dandenong South Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Dandenong South Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Dandenong South Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Dandenong South Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Dandenong South Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Dandenong South Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Dandenong South When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Dandenong South Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Dandenong South Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Dandenong South Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Dandenong South Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1,564 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Dandenong South Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dandenong South
What is the population of Dandenong South VIC?
The population of Dandenong South VIC is 125 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.2 people per km².Dandenong South is ranked #8,308 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Dandenong South?
The median personal income in Dandenong South VIC is $792 per week, or $41,184 per year.The median household income is $821 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.Dandenong South is ranked #3,716 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Dandenong South?
Median rent in Dandenong South VIC is $245 per week ($1,062 per month).Rent represents 29.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Dandenong South ranks #6,551 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Dandenong South?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dandenong South VIC is $767. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Dandenong South?
The median age in Dandenong South VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Dandenong South a good suburb to live in?
Dandenong South is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 125.The median income is $792/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20709. All dollar figures in AUD.