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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Dandenong South Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$792/wk
$41,184 per year
#3716 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$245/wk
$1,062 per month
#6551 of 14,663
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$767/mo
Avg household size: —

Dandenong South Demographics

Gender Split

Male 69.1% (85) Female 30.9% (38)

Population Density

4.2
people per km²
125 people · 29.5 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$1,125
Family income/wk

Dandenong South Age Distribution

20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Dandenong South Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 13 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Dandenong South Country of Birth

Australia
81.4%
England
8.5%
China
5.1%
India
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Dandenong South Religion

No Religion
40.2%
Not stated
18.9%
Catholic
13.9%
Anglican
8.2%
Eastern Orthodox
6.6%
Pentecostal
5.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.3%
Uniting Church
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dandenong South Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
17.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Dandenong South Languages Spoken at Home

Other
50.0%
Serbian
33.3%
Mandarin
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Dandenong South Employment

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Employed full-time
43.8% 46 people
Employed part-time
17.1% 18 people
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Unemployed
5.7% 6 people
🏠
Not in labour force
33.3% 35 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Dandenong South Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
65.8%
Bachelor Degree
26.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Dandenong South Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
24.2%
Professionals
21.2%
Labourers
21.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
18.2%
Community & Personal Service
15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Dandenong South Field of Study

Engineering
63.6%
Management & Commerce
22.7%
Society & Culture
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Dandenong South Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dandenong South Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
6.3%
$150-$299/wk
7.9%
$300-$399/wk
9.5%
$400-$499/wk
9.5%
$500-$649/wk
11.1%
$650-$799/wk
9.5%
$800-$999/wk
15.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dandenong South Marital Status

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Married
25.8% 31
↔️
Separated
12.5% 15
📋
Divorced
23.3% 28
👤
Never married
38.3% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dandenong South Ancestry

English
26.7%
Australian
17.1%
Other
15.8%
Irish
13.7%
Scottish
13.0%
New Zealander
5.5%
Chinese
2.7%
Dutch
2.7%
German
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dandenong South Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.0% 6
No need for assistance
97.0% 196

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Dandenong South Volunteering

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Volunteer
7.8% 8
Not a volunteer
92.2% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dandenong South How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.6%
Walked only
12.5%
Car (passenger)
7.1%
Bus
5.4%
Did not go to work
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Dandenong South Car Ownership

0 vehicles
27.3%
1 vehicle
41.6%
2 vehicles
19.5%
3 vehicles
6.5%
4+ vehicles
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Dandenong South Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
59.3%
2 bedrooms
11.9%
3 bedrooms
16.9%
4 bedrooms
11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Dandenong South Population Mobility

20.9%
moved in the last year
52.7%
moved in the last 5 years
9.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dandenong South Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
214
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dandenong South Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Diabetes
8
Asthma
8
Heart disease
7
Arthritis
5
Lung condition
5
Kidney disease
4
Cancer
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Dandenong South Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
18.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
13.2%
$800-$999/wk
23.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dandenong South Family Structure

Couple — no children
70.0%
One parent — no children under 15
17.5%
Couple — no children under 15
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dandenong South Military Service

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Previously served
5.0% 5
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Never served
95.0% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dandenong South Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.8% 9
Did not provide
91.2% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dandenong South Children Ever Born

No children
47.1%
2 children
52.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Dandenong South When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
5
1981–1990
6
1991–2000
7
2001–2010
7
2011–2015
6
2018
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Dandenong South Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.7%
5–14 hours
21.9%
15–29 hours
8.6%
30+ hours
3.8%
Did not do domestic work
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Dandenong South Household Size

1 person
74.6%
2 persons
19.7%
3 persons
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dandenong South Where Residents Moved From

Same address
87
Moved from VIC
16
Moved — same area (SA2)
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Dandenong South Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1,564 total

Theft
971
Break & Enter
163
Property Damage
110
Assault
100
Fraud
63
Drug Offences
54
Justice Procedures
52
Weapons
21
Public Order
19
Robbery
9
Other
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Dandenong South Rent Prices & Affordability

30%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $821/wk
Median Rent $245/wk
Rent-to-Income 29.8%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Dandenong South

≈ $3,558/month
Median rent $245/wk
Left after rent $576/wk
Rent share 29.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Dandenong South vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

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.