Dandenong, VIC 3175

I did a lot of research before i purchased my first home in Dandenong. The area in which I purchased is very ideal for renting, it's extremely close to shopping facilities, parks, restaurants, a milk bar, a good private school and a pub (the Dandenong workers social club). Plus it's close to the M1 free way and princess highway if your heading towards the city for work. Dandenong is undergoing a massive facelift at the moment, and expected to be an important business hub by 2030, which will offer a city lifestyle with high rises and apartments scattered throughout the CBD. At the moment, prices are relatively cheap, and there is a high demand of people wanting to rent property in the area, due to all the amenities and facilities.

Originally i purchased this home as an investment for the future, and planned on putting the property up for rent. But as i've been currently living at the property i can't see myself moving away now, i've fallen in love with the place and love seeing all the new buildings being constructed on my journey to work each morning. There seems to be a bad reputation attached to the name 'Dandenong', but i'm positive it's all about to change. I've started to see a few business people walking around, 5 years ago this vision was merely impossible. The streets are more clean, and new trees have been planted everywhere. Old homes are being sub divided, or demolished and restored with brand new homes. In my street alone I've already seen 2 houses been knocked down, and being cleared out to be replaced with new dwellings, and alot of old homes are being replaced with apartments or townhouses to increase the population and demand Dandenong is seeing. What people don't know is, that there are quiet a few rich people living in the area, i mean i've seen alot of triple story homes to my surprise.

The CBD has seen massive improvements, with the whole length of Lonsdale street being improved, with new light works and new fancy pavements. And older building being demolished and replaced with new modern buildings. There has even been approved a new large screen, similar to the one at federation square, being built near the new library and civic centre. Also, the council/VicUrban are creating a new pathway which leads from the station all the way through the city centre to Dandenong plaza. A negative side to this is that there's a lot of commotion around the city centre, and traffic does build up, but it's not like its impossible to drive through or anything.

This town has a lot much potential, and i wont be surprised if Dandenong becomes one of Victoria's important hubs in the near future. It has almost everything, a shopping centre, a market, a hospital, a lot of parks, new housing estates, golf course, good private and public schools, a new city which is currently being built, a new library, a very good gym, heaps of employment opportunities, town hall for live concerts, cinemas, a Tafe and even a small Deakin University building which offers a couple of courses. Even plans about a new University being built right near the station precinct.

Believe me invest in this area before the boom hits, and read my words again in another 5-10 years and see whether you could of taken this opportunity or let it pass by. Dandenong has been considered a low socio economic suburb for some time, and with all these improves made by the government and council, it's only a matter of time people will be coming to move here by the bus load.

Rough!

There’s the market you can explore, the oasis pool & sports centre you can use.
Good transport to cbd or even to Traralgon

State government is spending millions of dollars in Dandenong. The suburb ticks all the points e.g. schools, medical, shops, parks and good food. Still the suburb house price are cheaper here when we compare with other neighbouring suburbs. There is lot of potentials here for big growth in medium term.

When I saw the ridiculous rating this suburb was given, I had to write a real review. Dandenong is pretty much like the projects, it's rundown and high in crime. Junkies everywhere. Especially near the plaza. Wouldn't recommend living here.

Metro Village is awesome. Safe, friendly, leafy and right next to station and parklands. Easy walk to Dandenong Market, Plaza, Amenities. So many shops and eateries from many cultures and cuisines with bargain prices. Cost of living is so very low for such high quality lifestyle.

Great suburb to live and invest. With plenty of medical facility and shopping. Great for people learning.

when i came to australia 1999 i lived in endeavour hills ,next 9 years i was at dandenog in early years of 2000 i had no had any problems even as some say is bad area now is changed lot many people families the dandenong is not a small subrub has everything u can imagine from market to rest became expensive to rent frewways are close yes it takes time to city but is one of really good developed areas many different countries station need improvmenet but in end take dandenong north milions dollars houses due to very busy expensive i now stay last 11 years noble park which is also very safe place many families and other people dandenong has improved miles then when i use to stay and live now is hard to find house to rent cheap let alone to buy anybody honestly looking to live there go ahead it has all u need it dosent have night life but is subrub worth to look and people are mostly good working families and more

A city focused on rebuilding, new developments and so much more! Fantastic shopping precinct at Dandenong Plaza, an excellent public transport network with Dandenong train station, good schools and close to freeways and Eastlink. Amazing!

Stacey Kennedy
Leasing Division Manager
Ash Marton Realty