Family Guide to Dandenong North (2026)
Dandenong North has strong family infrastructure: 10 schools, 16 parks, 11 medical centres and 1 supermarkets.
Schools in Dandenong North
Dandenong North has 10 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Roshchem | — | — |
| Wooranna Park Primary School | 1 | 89-105 Carlton Road |
| Emerson School Middle Campus | 2 | 19-21 Gloria Avenue |
| Emerson School | 1;3 | 1430-1444 Heatherton Road |
| St Gerard’s Primary School | 1 | 41-75 Gladstone Road |
| Lyndale Secondary College | 2-3 | 170-174 Gladstone Road |
| Nazareth College | 2-3 | 13-17 Manning Drive |
| Lyndale Greens Primary School | 1 | 1-19 Oakwood Avenue |
| Rosewood Downs Primary School | 1 | 25 Murray Road |
| St Elizabeth’s School | 1 | 111 Bakers Road |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
Dandenong North has 16 parks:
- Dandenong Police Paddocks Reserve
- Oakwood Park
- Pittman Street Reserve
- Barry J Powell Reserve
- Currajong Reserve
- Mckeon Reserve
- Melbourne Water Recreation Area
- Gately Reserve
- Plus 8 more parks
Healthcare
11 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | — | — |
| The Valley Private Hospital | — | — |
| North Dandenong Clinic | — | — |
| Sports Injury | — | — |
| Change Life Australia | — | — |
| Mulgrave Private Hospital | Blanton Drive | — |
| Lapsurgery Australia | 327 Gladstone Road, Dandenong North | +61 3 9760 2777 |
| Your Feet Podiatry Clinic | 116 Carlton Road, Dandenong North | +61 3 9701 3045 |
| Outlook Drive Medical Centre | 52 Outlook Drive, Dandenong North | +61 3 8376 8460 |
| McKinley Medical Centre | 433 Police Road, Mulgrave | +61 3 9795 4011 |
Childcare
4 childcare centres:
- Goodstart Early Learning Dandenong - Heatherton Road — 1390 Heatherton Road, Dandenong
- Rosswood Playgrouo — 4 Kriegel Way, Dandenong North
- Shalimar Park Preschool
- Dandenong North Preschool
Supermarkets
- Foodworks — 42-44 Brady Road, Dandenong North
The Family Verdict
Dandenong North has strong family infrastructure. Strong school options and excellent green space make it a top choice for families.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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