Dandenong North, Victoria

37°57′32″S 145°12′29″E / 37.959°S 145.208°E / -37.959; 145.208Population22,550 (2021 census)^[1] • Density2,374/km² (6,150/sq mi)Postcode(s)3175Area9.5 km² (3.7 sq mi)Location

• 27 km (17 mi) from Melbourne
• 4 km (2 mi) from Dandenong

LGA(s)City of Greater DandenongState electorate(s)

• Dandenong
• Mulgrave

Federal division(s)Bruce

Suburbs around Dandenong North:
	Mulgrave	Rowville
Noble Park North	Dandenong North	Endeavour Hills
Noble Park	Dandenong	Doveton

Dandenong North is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 27 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Greater Dandenong local government area. Dandenong North recorded a population of 22,550 at the 2021 census.^[1]

History

Dandenong North Post Office opened on 18 July 1955 as the suburb was developed.^[2]

About

Dandenong North is situated approximately 30 kilometres from the CBD, being very close to the Monash Freeway , the road formerly known as the South Eastern Arterial and the Mulgrave Freeway. There are several schools in the locality. The area was once known as Lyndale. Dandenong North is also subject to the EastLink Freeway (which connects the South-East with the Eastern Arterials).

55% of Dandenong North residents were born overseas.

See also

• City of Dandenong – Dandenong North was previously within this former local government area.

References