Moving to Dandenong (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Dandenong in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Population: 30,127 (ABS Census 2021)
Dandenong at a Glance
| Need | Dandenong |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $420–$550/week |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Cafes | 42 |
| Schools | 19 |
| Parks | 18 |
| Medical | 18 |
| Supermarkets | 20 |
| Pharmacies | 8 |
Your First Week in Dandenong
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Dandenong has 18 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| South East Colorectal | — | — |
| Sonic Health Plus | — | — |
| X-Ray Clinic | — | — |
| Dandenong City Clinic | 9 Pultney Street | — |
| Modern Medical | 176 Lonsdale Street | — |
| Capital Radiology | — | — |
Pharmacies: Chemist Warehouse, Iron Supplements, Pharmasave, Dandenong Central Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Coles
- Woolworths
- Aldi
- LH Supermarket
- Maiwand Supermarket
- MJ Butcher Fruit Veg — 9 Langhorne Street
- Dandy Bahar Supermarket — 321 Thomas Street
- C.J. Spifes & Videos
- Rockyz Minimart
- King Supermarket
- Sadaqat
- MKS Spices n Things
- African Products
- Bestway Supermarket
- ALDI
- Dandy Supermarket & Halal Meat
- Gulistan Supermarket
- Bamyan — 255A-257 Thomas Street
- Babylon Groceries — 70 Hemmings Street
- Dandenong IGA Plus Liquor — 80 Hemmings Street
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Dandenong has 61 restaurants and 42 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Berriko’s — 34 Gladstone Road, Dandenong
- SkyHigh Mount Dandenong — 26 Observatory Rd, Mount Dandenong VIC 3767, Australia
- Earthly Pleasures Cafe — 1627 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave VIC 3160, Australia
- Kallista Tea Rooms — 103 Monbulk Rd, Kallista VIC 3791, Australia
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Dandenong.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Dandenong has 18 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Fotheringham Reserve
- Hemmings Park
- Dandenong Park
- Eumemmerring Park
- Greaves Reserve
- Gardiner Reserve
If You Have Kids
Dandenong has 19 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Health Arts College | — |
| Complex Institute Of Education | — |
| Bri Training | — |
| Angel Institute of Education | — |
| Roshchem | — |
Cost of Living in Dandenong
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $420–$550/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
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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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