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Everyone from around the world feels at home here, and you will too.

It’s like strolling around a souk or meandering through a hawkers market: the market is alive with the hustle and bustle of shoppers, spruiking market traders and the irresistible scents of Melbourne’s best street food.

Dandenong Market Fast Facts

5.7 million visitors a year

Dandenong Market attracts over 5.7 million visitors a year.

200 market traders

Dandenong Market has 200+ market traders.

153 years old

Dandenong Market's first trading day was on 10 October 1866, making the market almost 152 years old.

8,000 square metres

Dandenong Market is Melbourne’s second largest Market at over 8,000 square metres.

Supporting small business

86% of Melburnians agree that traditional markets provide the opportunity to support local farmers and businesses.

Offering variety and choice

Visitors shop at Dandenong Market for variety and choice, as well as quality and freshness.

Shoppers love markets

78% of visitors shop at Dandenong Market regularly; at least once a month.

The world market

48% of market visitors speak a language other than English at home.

The home of fresh food

85% of Dandenong Market shoppers purchase fresh produce including fruit and vegetables, meat and seafood.

Known as the "world market", Dandenong Market is a 153-year old traditional working market in Melbourne's South East.

Dandenong Market offers everything from honeycomb fresh from the beehive, flowers cut straight from the farm, and apples picked from the orchard. At Dandenong Market you can shop and experience the world as a local and get insider tips from expert traders, score amazing bargains and source seasonal produce.

Explore

Fruit and Vegetables

Fresh, local and organic, seasonal and exotic, we have the best of everything.

Meat, Fish & Deli

Specialist cuts & styles of meats, whole fish and fillets, exotic seafood, spices, dips and flavours.

The Pantry

Delight the senses with nuts, grains and berries, chocolates, and street food trucks.

Market Square

Discover Melbourne’s best street food at Dandenong Market, where the world's flavours can be found under one roof.

The Bazaar

A shopping mecca of clothing, shoes, accessories, jewellery, handbags, toys, plants and flowers.

The Terrace

Enjoy delicious pub food with a beer, wine or cocktail at market Tavern. Or browse the affordable range of flowers, plants and hardware.

Dandenong Market has been operating since 1866 and is one of Victoria's oldest markets.

 We are a traditional working market and the heart of community life. There’s so much to see, taste and discover.

What to do at Dandenong Market

Market specials

There's always a deal to be done at Dandenong Market with great value and amazing prices!

Street eats

Fill your belly with the best of Melbourne's street food scene - fFrom burek to bánh mì and pizza to poffertjes.

Street style

Dandenong Market traders offer a world of fashion and style at local prices.

Specialist services

Whether you need a picture framed, a key cut or your phone repaired, we have all your needs met!

Specialist knowledge

Whether you need advice on how on aquarium maintenance, barbecuing or gardening, our knowledgeable traders are here to help.

Specialist items

Looking for that hard-to-find ingredient, collectable or size? Our traders can assist you with specific requests and needs.

Free festivals

Our jam-packed calendar of free festivals featuring food trucks and stalls, live music and performances and free activities.

Street Food Tours

On our Street Food Tours, visitors can get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes insight into the tantalising aromas and exotic flavours of the market.

Getting to the market

Dandenong Market is located at the heart of Dandenong and is accessible by train, bus or car. We’ve put together a simple guide on getting to the market.

Find out more

Dandenong Market is a municipal market, owned by the City of Greater Dandenong

 

Policies and Guidelines

Dandenong Market Community Guidelines  |  Dandenong Market Privacy Policy

 

Online induction

Online induction training must be completed by all traders and contractors using the Dandenong Market site.

Dandenong Market Online Induction

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