Dandenong
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Dandenong is a dynamic and multicultural suburb on Melbourne's southeastern outskirts, best known for its lively markets and community diversity. With a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas, Dandenong offers both local flavor and convenient access to city amenities. It's a gateway to greater Melbourne with its transport links and busy shopping spots.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
30,127
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.98°, 145.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,568
Local Cost
$1,611
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
92
English
97
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
9.9°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
1.0°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
715 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MBW
Distance
9 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 83/100.