Dingley Village (Vic.)

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Dingley Village's population is estimated at around 10,775 as of May 2026, according to analysis of ABS population revisions and new addresses confirmed by Districts post-Census. Compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 10,495 residents, this represents an addition of 280 people (2.7%). This calculation is derived from the resident population of 10,775, determined by Districts using the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) plus 7 verified new addresses since the Census. The local population density stands at 1,320 persons per square kilometer, which is greater than the typical density across national locations examined by Districts. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic change, accounting for approximately 91.0% of the total population growth in recent periods.

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Workforce data aggregated by Districts shows that the suburb of Dingley Village has a skilled labor pool with strong representation in the manufacturing and industrial sectors. The local unemployment rate is low at 1.6%, and employment grew by an estimated 4.9% over the past year. In March 2026, there were 6,113 employed residents, and the unemployment rate was 3.2% lower than the Greater Melbourne rate of 4.8%. The labor force participation rate is close to the Greater Melbourne average of 70.2%. Census figures indicate that 27.9% of residents worked from home, although this figure may be influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.

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ATO data for the financial year 2023 shows that incomes in the suburb of Dingley Village are slightly higher than the national average, with a median of $55,792 and an average of $68,913. These figures are lower than the Greater Melbourne median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, the updated figures for March 2026 are estimated at $61,159 for the median and $75,542 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Dingley Village were positioned around the 56th percentile nationally. Income distribution data shows that 31.2% of residents (3,361 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is comparable to the regional share in this bracket. Residents keep of their income after paying for housing, showing strong discretionary spending capacity, and the area is placed in the th decile for the SEIFA income index.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Dingley Village consisted of 80.5% standalone houses and 19.4% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other housing types. This differs from the Melbourne metropolitan split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Dingley Village are high, with 47.0% of properties owned outright, while 42.2% are held with a mortgage and 10.8% are rented. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,058, and the median weekly rent was $450, compared to the Melbourne metro medians of $2,000 and $390. On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Dingley Village are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs are higher than the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households in the suburb of Dingley Village at 78.3%, consisting of couples with children at 40.4%, couples without children at 27.0%, and single-parent households at 10.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.7%, which is mostly single-person households at 20.2% and group households at 1.4%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is slightly larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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The suburb of Dingley Village has lower levels of higher education attainment, with university graduation rates at 26.3% compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This gap presents opportunities for targeted education programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 18.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Technical and vocational qualifications are common, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials in these areas, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.9% and certificates at 20.6%.

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Public transport services in the suburb of Dingley Village include 62 active bus stops. These stops are served by 10 distinct routes, which accommodate 1,061 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as good, with the average distance from residents to their nearest stop standing at 236 meters. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the main transport mode for 92% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.7 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 27.9%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Health indicators show favorable outcomes in the suburb of Dingley Village, according to Districts measurements of mortality and chronic illnesses, with low rates of common conditions among both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 54% of the population (~5,826 people) holding cover, compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne.

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Cultural diversity in the suburb of Dingley Village is higher than in most local markets, with 27.1% of the population born outside Australia and 21.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religion, followed by 55.6% of residents. The most notable religious concentration relative to the wider region is Judaism, which accounts for 1.6% of the local population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne.

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The median age in the suburb of Dingley Village is 45 years, which is older than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, there is a higher concentration of residents aged 75 - 84 (9.1%) and a lower share of people aged 25 - 34 (7.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 7.4% to 9.1%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 11.5% to 12.9%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age bracket declined from 13.0% to 11.9%. Looking forward to demographic forecasts indicate shifts in the local age profile, led by a increase in the + cohort, which is expected to rise from to residents (an increase of people). The combined age brackets over are projected to account for of total population growth, pointing to an aging profile. In contrast, the cohorts aged to and to are expected to decline in number.

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Dingley Village currently has an estimated 474 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 281 children aged 0-2 and 187 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 0% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 17% by 2041 (to approximately 393 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,025. Birth rates in the area have averaged 6.7 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.