Doncaster East vs Donvale
The verdict
Donvale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $1.56M in Doncaster East. Doncaster East rates higher for liveability (94 vs 79). Doncaster East is closer to the coast (19.4 km vs 21.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Donvale rates higher (100 vs 92/100 in Doncaster East).
Scores
| Doncaster East | Donvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 71 |
| Transport | 61 | 51 |
| Education | 90 | 85 |
| Liveability | 94 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Doncaster East | Donvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,926 | 12,644 |
| Median age | 41 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,792 | $2,100 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.6% | 56.7% |
| Born in Australia | 45.2% | 60.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Doncaster East Moderate Growth · Donvale Moderate Growth
Property
| Doncaster East | Donvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.56M | $1.39M |
| Median unit price | $865K | $866K |
| House price YoY | -3.0% | -15.5% |
| 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 | Donvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 372 | 214 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 100 | 87 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 113 | 71 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,302 | 1,590 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Doncaster East | Donvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 7 |
| Government | 5 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,133 | 1,094 |
See the full school list on each profile: Doncaster East · Donvale
Transport
| Doncaster East | Donvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 133 | 57 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 66 | 73 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.7 km | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| Doncaster East | Donvale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 62 | 1 |
| Parks | 60 | 34 |
| Playgrounds | 39 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.4 km | 21.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.1 km | 20.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 5.9 km |
Population & growth
| Doncaster East | Donvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 30,926 | 12,644 |
| Estimated 2025 | 32,603 | 13,017 |
| Projected 2041 | 36,979 | 15,119 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.33% | 0.73% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Doncaster East or Donvale?
Donvale has the higher residential safety score (Doncaster East 92/100 vs Donvale 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Doncaster East or Donvale?
Donvale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $1.56M.
Which has better schools, Doncaster East or Donvale?
Doncaster East has a higher average school ICSEA (Doncaster East 1133 vs Donvale 1094; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Doncaster East or Donvale?
Doncaster East has the higher transport score (Doncaster East 61/100 vs Donvale 51/100).
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