Living in Dandenong: What the Data Shows (2026)
Dandenong has 246 verified businesses and amenities. Here is exactly what you get as a resident.
Population: 30,127 (ABS Census 2021)
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Cafes | 42 |
| Bars & Pubs | 25 |
| Schools | 19 |
| Parks | 18 |
| Medical | 18 |
| Supermarkets | 20 |
| Gyms | 9 |
| Total | 246 |
Dandenong is top-tier amenity density.
Food & Drink
103 dining options — 61 restaurants and 42 cafes.
Top restaurants: Beletti, Raja Tasty Foods, Trio Mexicano, Shades Food, Dandenong Pavilion, SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
Top cafes: Berriko’s, SkyHigh Mount Dandenong, Earthly Pleasures Cafe, Kallista Tea Rooms, Dandenong Pavilion
Green Space
18 parks. Most residents are within walking distance of a park.
Notable parks: Fotheringham Reserve, Hemmings Park, Dandenong Park, Eumemmerring Park, Greaves Reserve
Daily Essentials
- Supermarkets: 20 — Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, LH Supermarket
- Medical: 18 facilities
- Gyms: 9 fitness centres
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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
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.

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