16 Facts About Dandenong

Regional transport hub and manufacturing center of Victoria, Dandenong is located at the junctional region of the Dandenong Valley Highway, Princes Highway, Monash Freeway and Dingley Freeway, and is the gateway town of the Gippsland railway line into West Gippsland.

Dandenong began as a township in 1852 and at the start of the 20th century was an important regional city with its own suburbs.

In 1866, Dandenong Market commenced trading, selling livestock, fruit, dairy products and other farm produce.

Development in Dandenong had stagnated since the opening of the Armada Dandenong Plaza shopping centre which resulted in the closure of many shops in the central business district.

Under the Melbourne 2030 policy, Dandenong was classified as a major activity centre due to its central location with regard to its access to transport.

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Dandenong's redevelopment is undertaken by Development Victoria, a Victorian Government agency responsible for urban renewal, in collaboration with the Greater Dandenong City Council.

Metro 3175, named after Dandenong's postcode is a major redevelopment of the former Dandenong Livestock Market begun in November 2005 consisting of a mixed-use development consisting of 1100 residences as well as cafes and restaurants.

At federal level, Dandenong is divided between the electoral divisions of Bruce in the north, currently held by Julian Hill since 2016; and Isaacs in the south, held by Mark Dreyfus since 2007, both incumbent Labor representatives.

Dadnenong belongs to its own electoral district of Dandenong, held currently by Labor representative Gabrielle Williams since 2014.

Dandenong is primarily a private transport-dependent community due to the relatively poorer public transit compared to other suburbs closer to the CBD.

Dandenong contains Emerson School, a specialist school for those with mild intellectual disabilities from a catchment area.

Suburb has a couple of Australian Rules football teams, one is the Dandenong Redlegs, competing in the Southern Football League at the Dandenong Showgrounds.

Dandenong Thunder plays in the Victorian Premier League which is the second tier behind the A-League and enjoys much support from the local community.

Dandenong based teams have hosted many international players in its time.

Noble Park Cricket Club is located within the City of Greater Dandenong, and plays in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association.

Dandenong stadium is the home of the Dandenong Rangers and Victoria's state volleyball competition, and from 7 to 12 July played host to the 2008 Australian Junior Volleyball Championships.