Dingley Village

Dingley Village is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

The population of Dingley Village statistical area as of November 2025 is estimated at approximately 10,800 people. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 10,495 people, representing a rise of 305 individuals or about 2.9%. The current population estimate of 10,760 residents is based on AreaSearch's analysis of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and validation of nine new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,323 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The primary driver for this growth was overseas migration, contributing around 91% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by these data, AreaSearch employs the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth for national areas. By 2041, Dingley Village (SA2) is projected to increase by around 206 persons, reflecting a total increase of approximately 1.5% over the 17-year period based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

The level of residential development activity in Dingley Village is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Dingley Village has averaged approximately 12 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, from FY-18 to FY-22. This totals an estimated 64 homes. As of FY-26, there have been 3 approvals recorded so far. The area has experienced population decline, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with varied buyer choices.

New homes are being built at an average construction cost value of $671,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment. In FY-26, there have been $27.9 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development.

Recent construction comprises 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to compact options. Dingley Village has around 1429 people per approval, indicating a mature, established area. Population forecasts suggest Dingley Village will gain 164 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to meet housing demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth beyond current projections.

Dingley Village has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 16 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Former Kingswood Golf Course Residential Development, Lower Dandenong Road Residential Village, Dingley Village Community Precinct - Stage 2, and Nature Park at Swallow Reserve. The following list details those most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Dingley Village places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Dingley Village has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.7% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, 6,010 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 2.9% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Dingley Village has a particular specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services have limited presence, with only 7.8% employment compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.7%, and labour force increased by 4.7%, with unemployment remaining largely unchanged. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 3.0%, labour force expand by 3.3%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from VIC to 25-Nov shows employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.1% over ten years. Applying these projections to Dingley Village's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The suburb of Dingley Village had a median income among taxpayers of $55,792 and an average income of $68,913 in the financial year 2023, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures compare to Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164 for the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for Dingley Village as of September 2025 would be approximately $60,395 (median) and $74,598 (average). Census 2021 income data shows that in Dingley Village, incomes cluster around the 56th percentile nationally. The majority of residents, 31.2% or 3,369 people, fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, similar to the regional average of 32.8%. After accounting for housing costs, Dingley Village residents retain 87.4% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Dingley Village is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with strong rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Dingley Village, as evaluated at the 2016 Census, comprised 80.5% houses and 19.4% other dwellings including semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. Home ownership stood at 47.0%, with 42.2% of dwellings mortgaged and 10.8% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,058, while the median weekly rent figure was $450. Nationally, Dingley Village's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863 recorded in June 2021, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 reported in the same period.

Dingley Village features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 2.7 people

Family households account for 78.3% of all households, including 40.4% couples with children, 27.0% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 21.7%, with lone person households at 20.2% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 2.7 people.

The educational profile of Dingley Village exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 26.3%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (20.6%). Educational participation is high, with 27.8% currently enrolled in formal education: 9.5% in primary, 8.6% in secondary, and 4.2% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Dingley Village has 62 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 10 different routes that together facilitate 1,061 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility in Dingley Village is rated as good, with residents on average located 236 meters from the nearest stop.

The service frequency across all routes averages 151 trips per day, which equates to approximately 17 weekly trips per individual stop.

Dingley Village's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data for Dingley Village shows positive outcomes with standard common health conditions seen across both young and old age groups.

Approximately 54% (~5839 people) have private health cover. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (7.6%) and asthma (7.1%), while 69.7% report no medical ailments, compared to 0% in Greater Melbourne. Dingley Village has 24.1% (2602 people) of residents aged 65 and over, with health outcomes among seniors above average, better than the general population's metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Dingley Village was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Dingley Village, surveyed between June 2016 to June 2021, had a higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets. Its population comprised 27.1% born overseas and 21.3% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 55.6%.

Judaism, however, was notably overrepresented at 1.6%, contrasting with no representation in Greater Melbourne during this period. Ancestry-wise, the top groups were English (24.0%), Australian (22.5%), and Other (9.8%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: Hungarian at 0.5% (vs none regionally), Greek at 4.7%, and Sri Lankan at 0.9%.

Dingley Village hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Dingley Village is 45 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Dingley Village has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (11.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (6.7%). According to the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group increased from 7.4% to 8.7%, while the 15-24 age group rose from 11.5% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group decreased from 8.0% to 6.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 85+ age group will grow by 83%, reaching 750 people from 410. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 76% of total population growth, reflecting Dingley Village's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 15-24 and 25-34 age groups are projected to decrease in number.