Dingley Village
Only 10.8% of households rent in Dingley Village, less than a third of the national average, making it one of Melbourne's most ownership-concentrated suburbs. The 47.0% outright ownership rate sits well above the national baseline of around 30%, reflecting an aging resident base (median age 45, five years above national) that purchased at historically lower prices. SEIFA places Dingley Village at IRSD decile 9 and IER decile 9, ranking it among the least disadvantaged areas nationally, though IEO decile 7 hints that educational attainment has not kept pace with wealth. The median house price of $1,071,000 has pulled back 8.1% from the 2023 peak of $1,165,000, a correction cycle that inner southeast suburbs rarely experience.
Population
10,495
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,980/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
19
Median House
$1.1M
Apr-Jun 2024
The $1,071,000 median represents a 93.5% gain from $553,500 in 2013, compounding at 4.8% per year over 14 years, broadly in line with Melbourne's middle ring. The 8.1% pullback from the 2023 peak of $1,165,000 opens a window that was shut a year ago. Detached houses dominate at 80.5% of stock, with semi-detached at 18.6% and no significant apartment supply. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 44.5% and three-bedroom for 42.2%, giving family buyers ample large-format choice. Monthly mortgage repayments of $2,058 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 24.0%, well below the 30% stress threshold and lower than most Melbourne suburbs at this price point, because household incomes sit at the 74.4 percentile nationally.
For Buyers
The $1,071,000 median represents a 93.5% gain from $553,500 in 2013, compounding at 4.8% per year over 14 years, broadly in line with Melbourne's middle ring. The 8.1% pullback from the 2023 peak of $1,165,000 opens a window that was shut a year ago. Detached houses dominate at 80.5% of stock, with semi-detached at 18.6% and no significant apartment supply. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 44.5% and three-bedroom for 42.2%, giving family buyers ample large-format choice. Monthly mortgage repayments of $2,058 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 24.0%, well below the 30% stress threshold and lower than most Melbourne suburbs at this price point, because household incomes sit at the 74.4 percentile nationally.
For Investors
With only 10.8% renting, the tenant pool is shallow by any standard. Median weekly rent of $450 against a $1,071,000 median produces gross yield around 2.2%, below the Melbourne average. The vacancy rate of 3.8% is healthier than many neighbouring suburbs, though the small renter base means a single vacancy has outsized statistical impact. Just 3 development applications were lodged in 12 months, signalling that council supply pipeline is near-zero. Rent growth of 36.4% over the decade is solid, but the combination of low renter share, low DA activity, and aging demographics (senior share up 5.2 percentage points) makes this primarily an owner-occupier market rather than an investor play.
Development Activity
Total DAs
22
Last 12 Months
19
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Dingley Village iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Mark's School
Prep-6 · 421 students
Kingswood Primary School
Prep-6 · 567 students
Dingley Primary School
Prep-6 · 375 students
Demographics
English ancestry leads at 3,376, followed by Irish (1,043), Scottish (958) and Greek (666), giving the suburb a British-Greek flavour typical of Melbourne's southeastern corridor. With 27.1% born overseas, the suburb sits 5.5 percentage points above the national average but well below Melbourne's more migrant-dense areas. Greek (206 speakers) and Mandarin (126) lead non-English languages. The university qualification rate of 35.6% is 5.5 points above national, moderate for Melbourne. The median age of 45 is 5 years above national, and 23.5% of families are couples without children. Christianity dominates at 5,564 adherents, with Buddhism (295) and Judaism (159) forming smaller communities. The average household size of 2.7 is above the national median.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
80.5%
Houses
18.6%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
The tenure split tells a story of settled wealth: 47.0% own outright, 42.2% carry a mortgage, and just 10.8% rent, the lowest renter share in this dataset. Prices grew 93.5% from $553,500 in 2013 to the $1,071,000 latest figure, compounding at 4.8% per year over 14 years, but the recent trajectory shows a dip from $1,165,000 in mid-2023 to $1,071,000 by mid-2024, an 8.1% correction. Three and four-plus bedroom homes together account for 86.7% of stock, reflecting the suburb's original subdivision into large family lots in the 1970s and 1980s. Semi-detached stock at 18.6% is growing as some blocks are subdivided, but apartments remain negligible. The price-to-income ratio works out to roughly 10.4 times annual household income, above the historical affordability benchmark of 5 to 6 times but lower than comparable eastern Melbourne suburbs.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,058
Rent / wk
$450
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$799
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.8%
Unoccupied
149
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.5%
Couples, no children
9,105
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads at 16.2% (558 workers), followed by Education at 12.3%, Construction at 12.1%, Professional/Technical at 9.2% and Manufacturing at 9.2%. The manufacturing share is notably higher than typical inner suburbs, reflecting the Dandenong industrial corridor's influence. Professionals top occupations at 1,112, with Clerical/Admin (850) and Managers (813) close behind. Unemployment at 3.9% is below the national average, and the participation rate of 59.4% is moderate. The SEIFA profile is consistently strong: IER decile 9 (high economic resources), IRSD decile 9 (low disadvantage), and IEO decile 7 (above-average education). This uniformity across indices is unusual and suggests genuine broad-based prosperity rather than one dominant factor.
Unemployment
1.7%
Labour Force
6,177
Unemployed
104
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.6%
Part-time
33.5%
Participation
59.4%
Employed
4,939
Occupations
Top Industries
University
35.6%
Postgraduate
7.1%
Born Overseas
27.1%
Dwellings
3,772
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high at 90.6% driver share, with public transport at just 1.7% and walking/cycling at 2.7%, reflecting the absence of a train station and limited bus connectivity. Crime totalled 425 incidents at a rate of 40.5 per 1,000 residents, well below the Melbourne metropolitan median. Property and deception offences account for 267 (63%), with crimes against the person at 79. Schools cluster above average: St Mark's Catholic (ICSEA 1,083, 421 students), Kingswood Primary (1,079, 567 students) and Dingley Primary (1,063, 375 students) all sit above the national 1,000 benchmark. The IRSD decile 9 and mortgage stress at just 24.0% confirm a comfortable, low-disadvantage residential environment.
Drive
90.6%
Public Transport
1.7%
Walk / Cycle
2.7%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.12%/yr
(+13 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth is minimal at 0.12% per year, adding just 13 people annually. The 10-year change of 3.2% is well below the national average of around 15%. Net overseas migration averages 86 per year, offset by internal outflow of 40 per year. The aging trajectory is clear: the senior share expanded by 5.2 percentage points over the decade while the working-age share contracted by 3.1 points. Gentrification score is 0, classified as not gentrifying, because the suburb is already established-wealth. Only 3 development applications in 12 months means the housing stock is essentially static. Real income growth of 7.1% over the decade is below inflation for most of that period, suggesting flat real purchasing power despite high nominal wealth.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+86
Net Internal / yr
-40
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
425
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
40.5
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Dingley Village compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dingley Village a good suburb to live in?
Dingley Village suits owner-occupier families wanting large homes in a low-crime area. The crime rate of 40.5 per 1,000 is well below the Melbourne median. All 3 schools exceed the national ICSEA benchmark of 1,000. Mortgage stress at 24.0% is comfortable, and IRSD decile 9 ranks it among Australia's least disadvantaged suburbs. Trade-off: near-zero public transport at 1.7% usage.
What is the median house price in Dingley Village?
The median house price is $1,071,000 (Apr-Jun 2024), down 8.1% from the peak of $1,165,000 in mid-2023. Over 14 years, prices grew 93.5% from $553,500 at 4.8% CAGR. Median weekly rent is $450 and monthly mortgage repayments sit at $2,058, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.0%.
What schools are in Dingley Village?
Dingley Village has 3 primary schools, all above the national ICSEA benchmark of 1,000. St Mark's Catholic (1,083, 421 students), Kingswood Primary Government (1,079, 567 students), and Dingley Primary Government (1,063, 375 students). The IEO decile 7 reading confirms above-average education access in the area.
Is Dingley Village safe?
Dingley Village recorded 425 offences at a rate of 40.5 per 1,000 residents, well below the Melbourne metropolitan median. Property and deception offences dominate at 267 incidents (63% of total), with crimes against the person at 79. The IRSD decile 9 reading correlates with the low crime profile.
Is Dingley Village good for property investment?
Investor appeal is limited. Only 10.8% of households rent, the lowest in this dataset. Gross yield is roughly 2.2% ($450/week on $1,071,000). Just 3 DAs were lodged in 12 months, meaning no supply pipeline. The 3.8% vacancy rate is reasonable, and 14-year CAGR of 4.8% is stable, but the suburb is essentially an owner-occupier market.
How is Dingley Village's population changing?
Growth is near-flat at 0.12% per year (13 persons), with 10-year change at just 3.2%, well below the national average. The senior share grew by 5.2 percentage points over the decade. Net overseas migration of 86 per year is partly offset by 40 internal departures. Median age 45 is 5 years above national.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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