Dandenong South, VIC Family Guide
VIC 3175 · Yarra Ranges Council
Discover Dandenong South with your family: kids' activities, parks, schools and everyday family life.
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Parks, playgrounds and community places to discover nearby.
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Sports & local clubs around Dandenong South
Soccer around Dandenong South
3 listed within 5 km of Dandenong South · 1 in Dandenong South
4.5 km from central Dandenong South
4.5 km from central Dandenong South
4.8 km from central Dandenong South
Tennis around Dandenong South
2 listed within 5 km of Dandenong South
4.5 km from central Dandenong South
4.7 km from central Dandenong South
Not finding it in Dandenong South? Listed in Doveton (1 · 3.4 km), Dandenong (1 · 3.5 km), Hampton Park (2 · 4.6 km)
More sports
- Swimming (1 in Dandenong South · 1 within 5 km) — Olinda Pool (2.7 km)
- Gymnastics & cheer (1 in Dandenong South · 0 within 5 km)
More things to do around Dandenong South
- Kids' activities & play (1 in Dandenong South · 1 within 5 km) — Ferny Creek Scout Group (3.9 km)
Schools within 3 km of Dandenong South
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2 schools within 3 km of the Dandenong South centre, none with a Dandenong South address.
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Parks, playgrounds & community places
Within 3 km (pools 5 km). Features shown only where verified.
Public pools (1)
Sports grounds (1)
Parks (4 of 6)
Dandenong Ranges National Park
Olinda · 0.1 km
Eagle Nest Picnic Area
Olinda · 0.9 km
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What's coming up
One-off events and programs listed within 5 km, over the next 60 days.
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At a glance
This guide brings together what AroundSchools lists for families in and around Dandenong South: 7 kids' activities within 5 km and parks and playgrounds.
- Kids' activities
- Kids' activities & play
- Schools
- 2 within 3 km
- Parks & places
- 1 park · 1 public pool
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- Doveton, Dandenong, and Hampton Park
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Browse mapped places (17)
- Mount Dandenong Primary SchoolSchool
- Olinda Primary SchoolSchool
- Olinda PoolActivity
- Ferny Creek Scout GroupActivity
- Monbulk Tennis ClubActivity
- Monbulk Football ClubActivity
- Monbulk Rangers Soccer ClubActivity
- Montrose Terrace Tennis ComplexActivity
- Montrose Social Soccer ClubActivity
- Dandenong Ranges National ParkPark or community place
- Eagle Nest Picnic AreaPark or community place
- National Rhododendron GardensPark or community place
- Dandenong Ranges National Park-Olinda FallsPark or community place
- Silvan Reservoir ParkPark or community place
- William Ricketts SanctuaryPark or community place
- Musk Park ReservePark or community place
- Monbulk Aquatic CentrePark or community place
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Dandenong South within Yarra Ranges Council
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Homes with family context
Homes in and around Dandenong South
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For sale within 5 km of Dandenong South
Nearby suburbs
Find more for your family close by. Distances are measured between suburb centres.
Doveton
4 activity providers · 3.4 km
Dandenong
11 activity providers · 3.5 km
Hampton Park
3 activity providers · 4.6 km
Keysborough
6 activity providers · 4.7 km
Compare activities, schools & parks
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Dandenong South
Soccer 1, Swimming 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Kids' activities & play 1 +1
0 schools · 1 park
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Doveton3.4 km
Netball 1, Soccer 1, Swimming 1, Tennis 1
2 schools · 2 parks
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Dandenong3.5 km
Gymnastics & cheer 3, Other sports 3, Soccer 3, Swimming 3 +8
8 schools · 2 parks
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Hampton Park4.6 km
Tennis 2, Arts & dance 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Kids' activities & play 1 +2
6 schools · 5 parks
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Keysborough4.7 km
Tennis 3, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Tutoring & STEM 1, Swimming 1
9 schools · 1 park
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Hallam4.8 km
Arts & dance 3, Gymnastics & cheer 2, Kids' activities & play 1, Martial arts 1 +3
2 schools · 4 parks
| Area | Activities listed there | Schools | Parks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dandenong South | Soccer 1, Swimming 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Kids' activities & play 1 +1 | 0 | 1 |
| Doveton3.4 km | Netball 1, Soccer 1, Swimming 1, Tennis 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Dandenong3.5 km | Gymnastics & cheer 3, Other sports 3, Soccer 3, Swimming 3 +8 | 8 | 2 |
| Hampton Park4.6 km | Tennis 2, Arts & dance 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Kids' activities & play 1 +2 | 6 | 5 |
| Keysborough4.7 km | Tennis 3, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Tutoring & STEM 1, Swimming 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Hallam4.8 km | Arts & dance 3, Gymnastics & cheer 2, Kids' activities & play 1, Martial arts 1 +3 | 2 | 4 |
Each row counts only what is listed in that suburb itself; distances are between suburb centres.
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Figures from AroundSchools listings and official published data, refreshed 20 Oct 2026.
Libraries in and around Dandenong South
| Place | Suburb | What is there |
|---|---|---|
| Montrose Library | Montrose | Library · Toilets, Parking, Picnic tables |
Live from the AroundSchools directory — 1 libraries, 21 parks and 1 community spaces we hold within 5 km of Dandenong South · correct as at 21 Oct 2026
Kids activities across Yarra Ranges Council
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