Question 1

Is Mount Dandenong a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Mount Dandenong sits on the crest of the Dandenong Ranges and reads like a compact mountain village surrounded by tall eucalypts, fern gullies and public gardens. The suburb is centred on a small village strip of cafés, craft shops and galleries, with the SkyHigh lookout bringing steady visitor traffic. Nearby reserves and walking tracks such as the Kokoda “1000 Steps” and Burkes Lookout give easy access to bushwalking and public open space, and housing ranges from weatherboard cottages and interwar bungalows to more recent homes on leafy, elevated blocks.

Home to 1,271 people, with a median age of 45 and a median household income of $2,055 a week, the community is dominated by couples and overwhelmingly owner-occupied (90.8% owned). Road links and the Belgrave train line provide access to the city, and there are no significant new public infrastructure or civic amenity projects reported at this time. That mix tends to suit people after a quieter, nature-focused lifestyle and established ownership; whether it suits you depends on what you’re looking for in a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Mount Dandenong?

Accepted Answer

For Mount Dandenong there haven't been enough recent sales or rentals to put reliable figures on what homes cost to buy or rent. Without current price or rent data, it isn't possible to say how expensive it is to live here compared with local incomes recorded at the most recent Census.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Mount Dandenong a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Mount Dandenong rose 4.4% over the past 12 months, a modest increase in what homes are worth. For someone weighing the suburb up as an investment, that figure is the one that speaks to capital growth over the year; whether that suits your goals and circumstances is something only you can decide.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	4.4%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	7	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	28	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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