Dandenong - North

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with 17.1% of residents being children. It is a large population center where 36.1% of people are young adults aged 25 to 44.

This is an area of high migration, with 61.3% of people born overseas, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Indian, Chinese, and Filipino ancestries are common alongside English and Australian heritage.

Language diversity is very high, as 64.1% of people use a language other than English at home. Punjabi, Mandarin, and Vietnamese are frequently spoken, and 14.7% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is strong here, with only 15.3% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure. Christianity and Islam are the most common faiths.

The area has a high number of schools and enrolments, though 55.2% of residents completing Year 12 is well below the state average. Bachelor degrees are held by 19.7% of adults.

Household incomes are among the lowest for this level, with a typical family earning $1,399 a week, which is well below the state and national figures. Only 9.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

A higher than usual 8.6% of people need help with daily activities, although the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national average.

Participation in unpaid work is low, with volunteering and childcare rates well below the state average. Only 6.6% of residents volunteer.

First Nations people in the area have a much higher typical age of 31 compared to the state. Unemployment is far above the national rate at 28.1%.

Homes tend to be larger than average with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other similar areas.

Rental properties are very common, with 54.4% of households renting, far above the national figure. Townhouses and flats are the dominant home types, and three-bedroom homes are far less common than in the rest of the state.

Public transport use is much higher than in other areas, supported by a very high number of bus stops. However, 11.2% of people working from home is far below the state average.

The population is quite mobile, with 47.4% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas.

Unemployment is well above the national average at 9.6%. Many residents work in health care, manufacturing, or construction.

The area is ranked as having very low overall advantage compared to other similar regions, though it has seen population growth of 6.9% since 2021.

Annual rainfall is well above the state average, while the typical minimum temperature is slightly higher than the state figure.

The area is a walker's paradise, with every single home within walking distance of public transport and a park. Nearly all residents can reach groceries and health services within 15 minutes.