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

Dingley Village's population is approximately 10,797 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 298 individuals, a rise of 2.8%, since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 10,499 people. This change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,754 in June 2024 and the addition of 8 validated new addresses post-Census. The population density stands at 1,491 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 91.5% of recent population growth.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 are used, adjusted via weighted aggregation to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future trends suggest lower quartile growth nationally, with Dingley Village expected to expand by 206 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 1.5% over the 17-year period based on latest annual ERP population numbers.

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 FY21 to FY25, a total of 64 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY26. The population has been declining recently, suggesting that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering buyers good choice while new homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $414,000.

This financial year has seen $9.6 million in commercial development approvals, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Dingley Village has significantly less development activity, 68.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. Nationally, Dingley Village's development activity is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent construction comprises 70.0% standalone homes and 30.0% townhouses or apartments, providing options across different price points from family homes to more affordable compact living.

Dingley Village reflects a highly mature market with around 1609 people per dwelling approval. Looking ahead, Dingley Village is expected to grow by 163 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Dingley Village has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

The performance of a region can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of sixteen projects that are likely to impact this 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 projects deemed most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Dingley Village performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Dingley Village has a skilled workforce with prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.7%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.7%.

Employment growth in the past year was estimated at 4.7%. As of September 2025, 6,010 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.9% below Greater Melbourne's rate. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Manufacturing employment is particularly notable, at 1.4 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services employ only 7.8% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.7%, with labour force growth also at 4.7%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0% and unemployment rose slightly to 5%. State-level data from November 25 shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, outpacing the national average of 0.14%. National employment forecasts indicate growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The Dingley Village SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $55,724 and an average income of $68,827 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was higher than the national average. In comparison, Greater Melbourne's median income was $54,892 with an average income of $73,761. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $62,500 (median) and $77,196 (average). The 2021 Census showed that household, family, and personal incomes in Dingley Village were at the 56th percentile nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominated with 31.2% of residents (3,368 people), similar to regional levels where 32.8% fell into this bracket. After housing costs, residents retained 87.4% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

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 comparison, Melbourne metro had 72.1% houses and 28.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dingley Village was at 47.0%, with the rest being mortgaged (42.2%) or rented (10.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,058, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $1,800. Median weekly rent was $450 compared to Melbourne metro's $350. Nationally, Dingley Village's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,058 against 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 lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 78.4% of all households, including 40.5% couples with children, 27.0% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 21.6%, with lone person households at 20.1% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.8.

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 at 27.8%, comprising primary education (9.5%), secondary education (8.6%), and tertiary education (4.2%).

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 48 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 10 different routes that together facilitate 1,848 weekly passenger trips. The village's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average located 236 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, an average of 264 trips occur across all routes, which amounts to approximately 38 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 a relatively positive health status with common conditions seen across both young and old age groups. Approximately 54% of the total population (~5,797 people) has private health cover, compared to 47.5% in Greater Melbourne.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.6%) and asthma (7.1%). About 69.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 75.1% across Greater Melbourne. Dingley Village has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 24.1% (2,602 people), compared to 17.4% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in health 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 in 2016, 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, comprising 55.6% of Dingley Village's population, as per the 2016 Census. Judaism was notably overrepresented in Dingley Village compared to Greater Melbourne, with 1.6% versus 0.3%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (24.1%), Australian (22.5%), and Other (9.8%). Notably, Hungarian, Greek, and Sri Lankan ethnicities had higher representation than the regional averages: Hungarian at 0.5%, 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 national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Dingley Village has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (11.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (6.8%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 75-84 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 6.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Dingley Village's age structure. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 84%, reaching 751 people from 407. 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 15-24 and 25-34 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.