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 November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 295 people from the 2021 Census count of 10,499 individuals. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,754 in June 2024 and the addition of 8 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,490 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 91.5% of 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, it employs the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusting 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 anticipate lower quartile growth nationally, with Dingley Village expected to expand by 206 persons to reach a total of approximately 10,995 individuals by the year 2041, reflecting an increase of about 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, 64 homes were approved, with an additional 3 approved so far in FY-26. The population has been declining recently, suggesting that new supply is likely keeping pace with demand, offering buyers good choice.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost 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. 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 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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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 manufacturing and industrial sectors well-represented. The unemployment rate was 1.7% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.7%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.7%.

There were 6,010 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 2.9%, below Greater Melbourne's rate. Workforce participation was 68.2%, slightly below Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. A high proportion of residents, 27.9%, worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Manufacturing had notable concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Professional & technical services employed just 7.8% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.7%, while labour force grew by the same percentage, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0% with a slight rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 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 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.

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

The Dingley Village SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $59,898 and an average income of $72,203 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This was higher than the national average, contrasting with Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164 during the same period. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25%, estimated incomes were approximately $64,840 (median) and $78,160 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Dingley Village clustered around the 56th percentile nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominated with 31.2% of residents (3,367 people), mirroring regional levels where 32.8% occupied this bracket. After housing costs, residents retained 87.4% of their income, reflecting 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 evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 80.5% houses and 19.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metropolitan area's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings as of the same date. 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 in the area was $2,058 as of June 2019, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $450 during the same period. Nationally, Dingley Village's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863 reported in December 2020, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 reported in 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, 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, including advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (20.6%). Educational participation is high at 27.8%, with 9.5% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing 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 serving buses. These stops are covered by 10 different routes, offering a total of 1,061 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated good, with residents typically living 236 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards, with cars being the primary mode at 92%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, above the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 27.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 151 trips per day, equating to about 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 from Dingley Village shows excellent results, with AreaSearch's assessment finding low mortality rates and prevalence of chronic conditions among younger residents.

Approximately 55% (~5,925 people) have private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.6%) and asthma (7.1%), while 69.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes for the under-65 population are better than average. Dingley Village has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 24.1% (2,601 people), compared to 14.9% in Greater Melbourne. Senior health outcomes are above average but rank lower nationally than those of 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's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local areas, with 27.1% 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. Notably, Judaism had a higher representation in Dingley Village at 1.6%, compared to the regional average of 1.0%.

The top three ancestral groups were English at 24.1%, Australian at 22.5%, and Other at 9.8%. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Hungarian was overrepresented at 0.5% in Dingley Village (vs 0.3% regionally), Greek at 4.7% (vs 2.7%), and Sri Lankan at 0.9% (vs 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 65-74 (11.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (6.8%). According to the 2021 Census, the age group 75 to 84 grew from 7.4% to 8.7%, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 11.5% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 8.0% to 6.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Dingley Village's age structure. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 85%, reaching 751 people from 406. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 76% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 age groups are projected to decrease in number.