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, as per AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 10,797 as of August 2025. This represents an increase of 298 people, a 2.8% rise from the 2021 Census figure of 10,499. The change is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 10,754 in June 2024 and eight 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 contributed approximately 91.5% of Dingley Village's recent population growth.

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 VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusting using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth nationally. Dingley Village is expected to expand by 206 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 1.5% over the 17-year period based on current 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 annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, there were 64 homes approved. As of FY26, no dwellings have been approved yet.

Dingley Village's population has declined in recent years, suggesting that new supply has kept pace with demand, providing good options for buyers. The average expected construction cost for new properties is $671,000, which is moderately higher than regional levels, indicating an emphasis on quality construction. This financial year has seen $9.6 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Dingley Village records significantly lower building activity, with 68.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties.

Nationally, Dingley Village's building activity is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New development consists of 70.0% detached houses and 30.0% townhouses or apartments, offering a variety of housing types to cater to different price ranges and preferences. With approximately 1609 people per dwelling approval, Dingley Village indicates a highly mature market. Projections suggest Dingley Village will grow by 163 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Dingley Village has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 14 projects potentially impacting the area. Notable projects 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 details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Dingley Village rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Dingley Village has a skilled workforce with prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.8%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.6%.

In the past year, employment grew by 4.1%. As of June 2025, 6,046 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.8% and workforce participation at 63.9%. The dominant sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Manufacturing is particularly specialized, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 7.8%, compared to the regional average of 10.1%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data analysis. Between June 2024 and May 2025, employment increased by 4.1% alongside a labour force increase of 4.4%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 3.5%. State-level data to Sep-25 shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National forecasts from May 2025 project 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, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

Dingley Village median taxpayer income was $55,724 with an average of $68,827 according to latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is above national average, contrasting with Greater Melbourne's median income of $54,892 and average income of $73,761. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.11% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $61,358 (median) and $75,785 (average) as of March 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Dingley Village cluster around the 56th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows largest segment comprises 31.2% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (3,368 residents), aligning with regional pattern where this cohort represents 32.8%. After housing costs, residents retain 87.4% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and 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 per the latest Census, was 80.5% houses and 19.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 72.1% houses and 28.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dingley Village was 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 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 constitute 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 account for 21.6%, with lone person households at 20.1% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 2.7 people, lower 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 - advanced diplomas at 12.9% and certificates at 20.6%. Educational participation is high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: primary (9.5%), secondary (8.6%), and tertiary (4.2%).

Dingley Village's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,390 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA score: 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

Transport analysis indicates 48 active stops operating within Dingley Village. These stops offer a mix of bus services. They are serviced by 10 individual routes, collectively providing 1,848 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 236 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 264 trips per day across all routes, equating 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 profile with common conditions seen across both young and old age groups. Approximately 54% of residents (~5,797 people) have private health cover, compared to 47.5% across Greater Melbourne.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.6%) and asthma (7.1%), while 69.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 75.1% in 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.

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 was found to have 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 the population. However, Judaism is significantly overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, making up 1.6% of Dingley Village's population versus 0.3%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (24.1%), Australian (22.5%), and Other (9.8%). Notably, Greeks are overrepresented at 4.7%, Hungarians at 0.5%, and Sri Lankans at 0.9% compared to regional averages of 3.8%, 0.4%, and 1.8% respectively.

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 percentage 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 increased from 11.5% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group decreased 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 Dingley Village's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 15-24 and 25-34 age groups are projected to decrease in number.