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 was approximately 10,794 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 295 people from the 2021 Census total of 10,499. The growth is inferred from ABS' June 2024 estimate of 10,754 and seven validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was around 1,490 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national averages according to AreaSearch's assessments. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 91.5% of Dingley Village's recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered, it utilises 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 until 2041. Future trends suggest lower quartile growth nationally, with Dingley Village expected to expand by 206 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, 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

Dingley Village has averaged approximately 12 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 64 homes were approved, with an additional 3 approved so far in FY-26. The average construction value for these dwellings is $414,000.

In terms of commercial development, $9.6 million worth of approvals have been recorded this financial year. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Dingley Village has significantly less development activity, with 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 a mature market and possible development constraints. Recent construction comprises 70.0% standalone homes and 30.0% townhouses or apartments, offering options across different price points.

With around 1609 people per dwelling approval, Dingley Village reflects a highly mature market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Dingley Village is expected to grow by 166 residents through to 2041. 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 top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely to impact 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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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 strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.7% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.7%.

There were 6,010 residents employed while the unemployment rate was 2.9% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation was 68.0%, below Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. A high proportion of residents, 27.9%, worked from home according to Census responses. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Manufacturing employment is notably concentrated at 1.4 times the regional average. Professional & technical employment comprises only 7.8% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.7% while the labour force also grew by 4.7%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia suggest Dingley Village's employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years based on industry-specific projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

The median taxpayer income in Dingley Village SA2 is $59,898 based on postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The average income for this area during the same period is $72,203. These figures are above the national averages of $57,688 median and $75,164 average in Greater Melbourne. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $64,840 and average income around $78,160, considering an 8.25% growth since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, Dingley Village's incomes cluster around the 56th percentile nationally. In this area, 31.2% of residents (3,367 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, which is similar to regional levels at 32.8%. After housing costs, residents retain 87.4% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. 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

Dwelling structure in Dingley Village, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 80.5% houses and 19.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dingley Village was recorded at 47.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.2% and rented dwellings at 10.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area, as of June 2021, was $2,058, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $450, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390 respectively for the same period. Nationally, Dingley Village's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863 as of June 2021, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 for the same month.

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

Family households constitute 78.4% of all households, consisting of 40.5% couples with children, 27.0% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 21.6%, with lone person households at 20.1% and group households making up 1.4% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, 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: 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 48 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These are served by 10 different routes that together facilitate 1,061 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living just 236 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily, primarily using cars at a rate of 92%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. Notably, 27.9% of residents work from home (as recorded in the 2021 Census).

The service frequency averages 151 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 22 weekly trips per stop.

Dingley Village's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows Dingley Village has excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Younger cohorts particularly have very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is found to be high at approximately 55% of the total population, around 5,925 people. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.6%) and asthma (7.1%). A significant majority, 69.7%, report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Health outcomes for those under 65 are better than average. Dingley Village has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 24.6% (2,654 people) compared to Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. While health outcomes among seniors are above average, they rank lower nationally than the broader 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 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, accounting for 55.6% of its population. Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, comprising 1.6% versus 1.0%.

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 representations in Dingley Village than regionally: Hungarian at 0.5% versus 0.3%, Greek at 4.7% versus 2.7%, and Sri Lankan at 0.9% versus 0.8%.

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 75-84 (9.0%) but fewer individuals aged 25-34 (6.6%). According to the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group increased from 7.4% to 9.0%, while the 15-24 cohort rose from 11.5% to 12.8%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group decreased from 8.0% to 6.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Dingley Village's age structure. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 75%, reaching 751 people from the current 428. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 77% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. In contrast, both the 25-34 and 15-24 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.