Dandenong North, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Dandenong North, in the Greater Dandenong City local government area.
| Locality | Dandenong North |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Dandenong City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.95501 |
| Longitude | 145.215 |
| Population | 22,550 |
| Density | 2356.3 /km² |
| Area | 9.6 km² |
| Elevation | 53 m |
| Postcode | 3175 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 27 km southeast |
Dandenong North is a locality in the Greater Dandenong City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 22,550. The locality covers an area of 9.6 km², giving a population density of about 2356.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 53 m above sea level. It lies approximately 27 km southeast of Melbourne. Dandenong North is located at 37.9550°S, 145.2150°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3175.
Dandenong North unfurls across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, a subtle topography that hints at its origins before the houses and streets claimed dominion. It lies 3.4 km north of Dandenong, VIC (from Dandenong, VIC: bearing 4°T), and is situated 14.9 km north-west of Berwick. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, can carry a surprising softness, a muted warmth that softens the edges of the suburban sprawl, reflecting the persistent, pale gold of the Victorian sun. This is a place where the sky feels vast, stretching out above streets lined with established trees, their leaves rustling with a sound that’s become a familiar chorus to the daily lives unfolding below. The scattered pockets of bushland, remnants of a wilder past, offer glimpses of the land's original character, a quiet contrast to the carefully tended gardens and manicured lawns that define much of the residential character.
The story of Dandenong North is one woven from the threads of post-war expansion and the enduring spirit of a developing Australian suburb. Its economic life, once tied to the fertile surrounding farmlands that supplied Melbourne's burgeoning population, has largely shifted towards a more diversified, service-oriented economy, though the echoes of agriculture can still be felt in the names of streets and the occasional open space. The area’s development is a testament to the post-war migration boom, with a rich multicultural fabric that colours the local shops and community centres, a vibrant tapestry reflecting the journeys of many peoples. While no single grand landmark dominates the skyline, the collective character of its many local parks and the bustling activity centres speak to a place that has steadily grown and evolved, a solid, dependable part of the wider metropolitan mosaic.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dandenong North, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Dandenong North, in the Greater Dandenong City local government area.
Detailed location data for Dandenong North includes the postcode (3175), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Greater Dandenong City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dandenong North is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |