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

As of November 2025, Dingley Village's population is estimated at around 10,847 people. This reflects an increase of 352 individuals from the 2021 Census figure of 10,495. The current population estimate of 10,804 comes from AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, with an additional 9 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this number. This results in a population density ratio of 1,329 persons per square kilometer, which is higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 91.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusting them using weighted aggregation methods to reach SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth for national areas. Dingley Village is expected to increase by 206 persons to the year 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 1.1% 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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Dingley Village averaged around 12 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 64 homes. As of FY-26, no approvals have been recorded yet. Dingley Village has experienced population decline while maintaining adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $671,000, slightly above the regional average.

This financial year, there have been $9.6 million in commercial approvals, indicating 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 more compact options.

Dingley Village shows a mature, established area with around 1429 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate the area will gain 117 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Former Kingswood Golf Course Residential Development, Lower Dandenong Road Residential Village, Dingley Village Community Precinct - Stage 2, and Parkers Road Level Crossing Removal Project. 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 manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 1.8% in June 2025, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.6%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.1%. As of June 2025, 6,046 residents were in work and workforce participation was similar to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Leading employment industries among residents comprised health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area had particular employment specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services had limited presence at 7.8% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census working population vs resident population data. In the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.1%, labour force by 4.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. This compares to Greater Melbourne where employment grew by 3.5%, labour force expanded by 4.0%, and unemployment rose 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Dingley Village. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Dingley Village's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.

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

Dingley Village's median income among taxpayers was $55,779 in financial year 2022, higher than Greater Melbourne's figure of $54,892. The average income stood at $68,916 for Dingley Village compared to $73,761 for Greater Melbourne. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $62,562 (median) and $77,296 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Dingley Village cluster around the 56th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 31.2% of residents (3,384 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the region where 32.8% occupy this bracket. After housing costs, residents retain 87.4% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Dingley Village, as per the latest Census, consisted of 80.5% houses and 19.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Melbourne metro had 0.0% houses and 0.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dingley Village stood at 47.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.2% and rented ones at 10.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,058, aligning with Melbourne metro's average. The median weekly rent figure was $450, compared to Melbourne metro's $0 and $0. Nationally, Dingley Village's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $2,058 compared to the Australian average of $1,863. Rents in Dingley Village were substantially above the national figure of $375 at $450.

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 make up the remaining 21.7%, with lone person households at 20.2% and group households comprising 1.4% of the total. 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 stands at 26.3%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common (18.8%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (20.6%). Educational participation is high at 27.8%, comprising primary education (9.5%), secondary education (8.6%), and tertiary education (4.2%).

Dingley Village's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,390 students. The area shows above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1073. All three schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas.

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

The analysis of public transport in Dingley Village shows that there are 63 active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 10 individual routes providing service to the area. Collectively, these routes facilitate 1,848 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically located an average of 236 meters from their nearest transport stop. The service frequency averages at 264 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 29 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 shows Dingley Village residents have relatively positive health outcomes with common conditions seen across age groups.

Approximately 54% (~5,864 people) of residents have private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.6%) and asthma (7.1%). About 69.7% report no medical ailments, compared to 0% in Greater Melbourne. Dingley Village has 24.1% (2,614 people) of residents aged 65 and over. Seniors' health outcomes are above average, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Dingley Village was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Dingley Village had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 27.1% of its population born overseas and 21.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Dingley Village, comprising 55.6% of the population. However, Judaism was significantly overrepresented, making up 1.6% compared to none across Greater Melbourne.

The top three ancestry groups were English (24.0%), Australian (22.5%), and Other (9.8%). Notably, Hungarian (0.5%) was overrepresented in Dingley Village compared to the regional average of none. Similarly, Greek (4.7%) and Sri Lankan (0.9%) populations were also notably higher than the regional averages of none.

Dingley Village hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Dingley Village is 45 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and Australia's national 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 population aged 75-84 increased from 7.4% to 8.7%, and the 15-24 age group grew from 11.5% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group decreased from 8.0% to 6.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Dingley Village's age structure. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 82%, reaching 750 people from the current 412. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 76% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 25-34 and 15-24 age groups are projected to decrease in number.