Dandenong North, Victoria

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Dandenong North
Melbourne,  Victoria
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Dandenong North
Dandenong North, Victoria
Coordinates 37°57′32″S145°12′29″E / 37.959°S 145.208°E / -37.959; 145.208
Population22,550 (2021 census) [1]
 • Density2,374/km2 (6,150/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 3175
Area9.5 km2 (3.7 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s) City of Greater Dandenong
State electorate(s)
Federal division(s) Bruce
Suburbs around Dandenong North:
Mulgrave Rowville
Noble Park North Dandenong North Endeavour Hills
Noble Park Dandenong Doveton

Dandenong North is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located 27 kilometers southeast of the Melbourne CBD, within the City of Greater Dandenong local government area. With a population of over 22,500 people according to the 2021 census, [2] it's a sizeable suburban community. The area has a mix of residential areas in close proximity to both Monash and Eastlink Freeways.

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History

Dandenong North Post Office opened on 18 July 1955 as the suburb was developed. [3]

Schools

Sport

Dandenong Stadium

Dandenong Stadium is one of the Victoria's premier sporting facilities, as a multipurpose venue Dandenong Stadium can cater for up to 15 basketball courts and 19 volleyball courts. The stadium also has a 250 seated capacity function room and a fully equipped gym [4] and is located at 270 Stud Road Dandenong North. The stadium is the home to the Dandenong Basketball Association and Volleyball Victoria [4] .

Rosswood Tennis Club

Rosswood Tennis Club has three Australian Open Plexipave Hardcourts and three Synthetic Grass courts with lighting and is situated at the entrance to Tirhatuan Park, 112a Somerset Drive, Dandenong North, Victoria [5] .

Lyndale United FC

Established in 1977, Lyndale United FC are a local community football club (soccer) based in Dandenong North. The club has a long and proud history in the Victorian State leagues [6] .

Demographics

The 2021 census identifies the most common ancestries in Dandenong North as Australian (13.7%), English (13.4%), Indian (6.7%), Greek (5.5%) and Chinese (5.4%). The most common languages spoken at home, other than English are Greek (4.2%), Vietnamese (3.9%), Sinhalese (3.8%), Arabic (3.7%), Serbian (3.4%). The most common religious affiliation is Catholic (21.6%), Islam (12.8%), Orthodox Christian (9.3%), Buddhism (7.3%) with 18.4% of residents ascribing to no religion. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Dandenong North (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 13 July 2022. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. 1 2 "2021 Dandenong North, Census All persons QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics". www.abs.gov.au. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  3. ↑ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List , retrieved 1 April 2021
  4. 1 2 "Our Stadium". Dandenong Stadium. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  5. ↑ "Rosswood Tennis Club".
  6. ↑ "Lyndale United Football Club". Lyndale United Football Club. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
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