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 February 2026, Dingley Village's population is estimated at around 10,800. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 10,495 people, marking a rise of 305 individuals (2.9%). AreaSearch validated this estimate by examining the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and considering 8 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,323 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average according to AreaSearch assessments. Overseas migration contributed approximately 91.0% of Dingley Village's overall population gains during recent periods.

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

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 in Dingley Village, shows an average of 12 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 64 homes. In the current financial year FY-26, 3 approvals have been recorded to date. Dingley Village has experienced population decline, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a well-balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $671,000, indicating that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. There have been $27.9 million in commercial approvals this financial year, 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 more accessible 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, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. 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 influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 16 projects likely impacting the area. Key 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. Its unemployment rate was 1.7% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.7% over the past year. This is based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, 6,010 residents were in work, while the unemployment rate was 2.9% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation was somewhat lower at 68.1%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. A high proportion of residents, 27.9%, worked from home according to Census responses, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

The area had a particular employment specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. Professional & technical services had limited presence at 7.8%, compared to 10.1% regionally. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census working population vs resident population counts. During the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.7% and labour force increased by 4.7%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. This contrasted with Greater Melbourne where employment grew by 3.0%, labour force expanded by 3.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offered further insight into potential future demand within Dingley Village. These projections estimated national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variations between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Dingley Village's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though these were simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and did not account for localised 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 are slightly above the national averages for Greater Melbourne, which were $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest Dingley Village's median income will be approximately $60,395 and average income $74,598, factoring in an 8.25% increase based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Census data from 2021 indicates that incomes in Dingley Village cluster around the 56th percentile nationally. The majority of residents, or 31.2%, fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket, with a total of 3,369 people. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 87.4% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power in the area. Dingley Village's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile nationally.

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

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 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dingley Village was higher at 47.0%, with the rest being mortgaged (42.2%) or rented (10.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dingley Village was $2,058, exceeding Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Dingley Village was $450, higher than Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Dingley Village's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Dingley Village features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 78.3% of all households, consisting of 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%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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 - advanced diplomas at 12.9% and certificates at 20.6%. Educational participation is high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.5% in primary, 8.6% in secondary, and 4.2% in 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 area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically located 236 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Dingley Village being primarily residential. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport, used by 92% of residents. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, 27.9%, work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 151 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 17 weekly trips per stop.

Dingley Village's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance throughout Dingley Village. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low across both young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover was found to be high at approximately 54% of the total population (~5839 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most common medical conditions were arthritis (7.6%) and asthma (7.1%). A majority, 69.7%, declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes for the under-65 population were better than average. Dingley Village has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 24.6% (2656 people), compared to 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 has 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 is the predominant religion in Dingley Village, comprising 55.6% of its population. Judaism, however, is overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, making up 1.6% of Dingley Village's population versus 1.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (24.0%), Australian (22.5%), and Other (9.8%). Some ethnic groups have notable differences in representation: Hungarian at 0.5% compared to the regional average of 0.3%, Greek at 4.7% versus 2.7%, and Sri Lankan at 0.9% against a regional figure of 0.8%.

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

The median age in Dingley Village is 45 years, 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 75-84 (9.0%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (6.6%). According to the 2021 Census, the age group of 75 to 84 grew from 7.4% to 9.0%, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 11.5% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 8.0% to 6.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Dingley Village's age structure. The 85+ group is expected to grow by 74%, reaching 750 people from 432 currently. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 77% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 25 to 34 and 15 to 24 age groups are projected to decrease in number.