Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Dandenong North

9 km²

📍 Dandenong North, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population22,526▲ +2.8%since 2011 Median age38 yrs▲ +2.7%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.7%People aged 65 and over18.4%Children under 1517.5%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Dandenong North, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).

Young adults (25–44)28.7%

Older adults (45–64)23.4%

Seniors (65+)18.4%

Children (0–14)17.5%

Youth (15–24)12.0%

Marital status

In Dandenong North, the largest group is Married at 50%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (8%).

Married50%
Never married33%
Divorced8%
Widowed6%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In Dandenong North, the largest group is Australia at 72%, followed by India (11%) and Vietnam (5%).

Australia43.4%

India6.4%

Vietnam2.8%

China1.8%

Italy1.7%

England1.4%

New Zealand1.3%

Philippines1.3%

South Africa0.4%

Nepal0.0%

Language

People using another language at home55.8%

Language used at home

In Dandenong North, the largest group is English only at 64%, followed by Greek (7%) and Vietnamese (7%).

English only37.5%

Greek4.2%

Vietnamese3.9%

Arabic3.7%

Mandarin2.3%

Italian2.1%

Punjabi1.8%

Hindi1.4%

Cantonese1.0%

Tagalog0.6%

Religion

People with no religion18.6%

Religious affiliation

In Dandenong North, the largest group is Christianity at 49%, followed by No religion (20%) and Islam (14%).

Christianity49%
No religion20%
Islam14%
Buddhism8%
Hinduism6%
Other religions3%
Judaism0%

Education

Completed Year 1258.3%

Highest year of school

In Dandenong North, the largest group is Year 12 at 63%, followed by Year 9 or below (17%) and Year 10 (12%).

Year 1258.3%

Year 9 or below15.6%

Year 1011.0%

Year 117.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$604▲ +40.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,436▲ +39.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,640▲ +43.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week14.5%

Household income distribution

In Dandenong North, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (32%) and Under $650 (20%).

$650–$1,49930.3%

$1,500–$2,99929.8%

Under $65018.2%

$3,000–$3,9999.0%

$4,000 or more5.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.6%People with a mental health condition7.3%People needing help with daily activities8.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Dandenong North, the largest group is Other condition at 18%, followed by Arthritis (17%) and Mental health (16%).

Other condition8.3%

Arthritis7.8%

Mental health7.3%

Asthma7.0%

Diabetes6.7%

Heart disease4.0%

Cancer2.3%

Lung condition1.4%

Stroke1.1%

Dementia1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers7.9%People providing unpaid care12.5%People caring for children unpaid23.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families16.5%

Family composition

In Dandenong North, the largest group is Couples with children at 62%, followed by Couples without children (20%) and One-parent families (17%).

Couples with children62%
Couples without children20%
One-parent families17%
Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$341▲ +31.2%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▲ +14.2%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting27.9%Homes owned outright34.8%Separate (detached) houses85.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In Dandenong North, the largest group is Owned outright at 36%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Rented (28%).

Owned outright36%
Owned with a mortgage35%
Rented28%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Dandenong North, the largest group is Separate house at 85%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (11%) and Flat or apartment (3%).

Separate house85%
Townhouse / semi-detached11%
Flat or apartment3%
Other dwelling0%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years30.8%

How people get to work

In Dandenong North, the largest group is Car (driver) at 72%, followed by Worked at home (19%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)62.2%

Worked at home16.0%

Car (passenger)4.9%

Bus1.4%

Train1.0%

Walked0.5%

Bicycle0.1%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate7.2%Labour-force participation54.0%Employed full-time58.8%

Industries people work in

In Dandenong North, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Manufacturing (13%) and Construction (11%).

Health care & social assistance14.3%

Manufacturing12.4%

Construction10.6%

Retail trade10.0%

Education & training6.4%

Transport & warehousing5.8%

Professional & technical5.5%

Accommodation & food5.4%

Administrative & support4.0%

Other services4.0%

Occupations people work in

In Dandenong North, the largest group is Professionals at 17%, followed by Technicians & trades (17%) and Labourers (14%).

Professionals17.0%

Technicians & trades16.4%

Labourers13.5%

Clerical & administrative12.4%

Machinery operators & drivers11.0%

Community & personal service10.9%

Sales workers8.4%

Managers8.1%

Areas within Dandenong North

Dandenong North Block 1 Dandenong North Block 2 Dandenong North Block 3 Dandenong North Block 4 Dandenong North Block 5 Dandenong North Block 6 Dandenong North Block 7 Dandenong North Block 8 Dandenong North Block 9 Dandenong North Block 10 Dandenong North Block 11 Dandenong North Block 12 Dandenong North Block 13 Dandenong North Block 14 Dandenong North Block 15 Dandenong North Block 16

Nearby areas

Dandenong - North Noble Park North Noble Park - East Rowville - South Endeavour Hills - North Doveton Rowville - Central Noble Park - West

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