Doncaster East vs Doncaster
The verdict
Doncaster is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.50M versus $1.56M in Doncaster East. Doncaster is closer to the coast (16.0 km vs 19.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Doncaster East rates higher (92 vs 65/100 in Doncaster).
Scores
| Doncaster East | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 81 |
| Transport | 61 | 63 |
| Education | 90 | 92 |
| Liveability | 94 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Doncaster East | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,926 | 25,020 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,792 | $1,592 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.6% | 60.9% |
| Born in Australia | 45.2% | 42.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Doncaster East Moderate Growth · Doncaster Moderate Growth
Property
| Doncaster East | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.56M | $1.50M |
| Median unit price | $865K | $645K |
| House price YoY | -3.0% | -2.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Doncaster East | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 65 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 372 | 560 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 100 | 332 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 113 | 144 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,302 | 6,227 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Doncaster East | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 5 |
| Government | 5 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,133 | 1,107 |
See the full school list on each profile: Doncaster East · Doncaster
Transport
| Doncaster East | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 133 | 109 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 66 | 55 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.7 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Doncaster East | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 9 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 62 | 27 |
| Parks | 60 | 53 |
| Playgrounds | 39 | 34 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.4 km | 16.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.1 km | 14.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Doncaster East | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 30,926 | 25,020 |
| Estimated 2025 | 32,603 | 28,181 |
| Projected 2041 | 36,979 | 29,917 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.33% | 3.02% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Doncaster East or Doncaster?
Doncaster East has the higher residential safety score (Doncaster East 92/100 vs Doncaster 65/100).
Which is more affordable, Doncaster East or Doncaster?
Doncaster is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.50M versus $1.56M.
Which has better schools, Doncaster East or Doncaster?
Doncaster East has a higher average school ICSEA (Doncaster East 1133 vs Doncaster 1107; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Doncaster East or Doncaster?
Doncaster has the higher transport score (Doncaster East 61/100 vs Doncaster 63/100).
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