Dingley Village
Statistical Area - sa2

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 10,797 as of November 2025. This shows an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 10,499 people, reflecting a rise of 298 people (2.8%). The increase is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 10,754 in June 2024 and 8 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,491 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 91.5% of recent population growth.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For uncovered areas, 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 until 2041. Future population 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 years.

The level of residential development activity in Dingley Village is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Dingley Village averaged approximately 12 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 64 homes were approved, with none yet recorded in FY26. The population has declined recently, suggesting that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering buyers good choice.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $414,000. This financial year, $9.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, 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. With around 1609 people per dwelling approval, Dingley Village reflects a highly mature market. By 2041, Dingley Village is expected to grow by 163 residents. 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 strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

The performance of a region is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 16 such projects that could impact this area. Notable ones include Former Kingswood Golf Course Residential Development, Dingley Village Community Precinct - Stage 2, Nature Park at Swallow Reserve, and Lower Dandenong Road Residential Village. The following list provides more details on those most likely to be 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. Its unemployment rate is 1.8%, 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 are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.8% and workforce participation 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.

Professional & technical services employ only 7.8% of local workers, lower than Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.1%, labour force grew by 4.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.5% and an unemployment rate increase of 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Dingley Village's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 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 had a median taxpayer income of $55,724 and an average of $68,827 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than the national average, with Greater Melbourne's median income being $54,892 and average income at $73,761 during the same period. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $62,500 (median) and $77,196 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Dingley Village are around the 56th percentile nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 is dominant, with 31.2% of residents (3,368 people) falling within it, similar to regional levels at 32.8%. After housing costs, residents retain 87.4% of their income, reflecting 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 on 29 August 2016, comprised 80.5% houses and 19.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 72.1% houses and 28.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dingley Village stood at 47.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.2% and rented dwellings at 10.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,058, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $1,800. Median weekly rent in Dingley Village was $450, compared to Melbourne metro's $350. Nationally, Dingley Village's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,058 compared to the Australian average of $1,863. 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 percent of all households, including 40.5 percent couples with children, 27.0 percent couples without children, and 10.1 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 21.6 percent, with lone person households at 20.1 percent and group households comprising 1.4 percent of the total. 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 held by 33.5% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.9% and certificates at 20.6%. Educational participation is high, with 27.8% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (9.5%), secondary (8.6%), and tertiary (4.2%).

Dingley Village's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,390 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1073). All three schools focus on primary education; secondary options are available in nearby areas.

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

The analysis of public transportation in Dingley Village shows that there are 48 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. The combined weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 1,848.

The accessibility of transport for residents is rated as good, with an average distance of 236 meters from their homes to the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 264 trips per day across all routes, which translates 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 relatively positive health outcomes. Common health conditions are seen at a standard level across both young and old age groups.

Approximately 54% of Dingley Village's total population (~5,797 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Melbourne's 47.5%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (7.6%) and asthma (7.1%). About 69.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 75.1% in Greater Melbourne. Dingley Village has 24.1% of residents aged 65 and over (2,602 people), higher than Greater Melbourne's 17.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than 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, as per the 2016 Census data, exhibited higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets. Its overseas-born population stood at 27.1%, with 21.3% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 55.6% of Dingley Village's population.

Notably, Judaism was overrepresented in Dingley Village at 1.6%, compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 0.3%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (24.1%), Australian (22.5%), and Other (9.8%). These figures differ significantly from regional averages: English was substantially higher than the regional average of 10.7%, Australian also exceeded the regional average of 10.1%, while Other was notably lower than the regional average of 29.1%. There were notable divergences in certain ethnic groups' representation, including Greek (4.7% vs regional 3.8%), Hungarian (0.5% vs regional 0.4%), and Sri Lankan (0.9% vs regional 1.8%).

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 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 grew from 7.4% to 8.7%, while the 15-24 age group increased from 11.5% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group declined from 8.0% to 6.8%. By 2041, demographic projections show 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 number.