Donvale vs Park Orchards
The verdict
Donvale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $1.90M in Park Orchards. Donvale rates higher for liveability (79 vs 60). Donvale is closer to the coast (21.1 km vs 23.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Donvale rates higher (100 vs 92/100 in Park Orchards).
Scores
| Donvale | Park Orchards | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 61 |
| Transport | 51 | 45 |
| Education | 85 | 82 |
| Liveability | 79 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Donvale | Park Orchards | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,644 | 3,835 |
| Median age | 45 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,100 | $3,155 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.7% | 55.1% |
| Born in Australia | 60.4% | 79.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3.2 |
Growth: Donvale Moderate Growth · Park Orchards Moderate Growth
Property
| Donvale | Park Orchards | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.39M | $1.90M |
| Median unit price | $866K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -15.5% | 8.3% |
| 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
| Donvale | Park Orchards | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 214 | 365 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 87 | 78 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 71 | 26 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,590 | 1,460 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Donvale | Park Orchards | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,094 | 1,113 |
See the full school list on each profile: Donvale · Park Orchards
Transport
| Donvale | Park Orchards | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 57 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 73 | 79 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.1 km | 4.5 km |
Liveability
| Donvale | Park Orchards | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 34 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.1 km | 23.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.2 km | 22.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.9 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Donvale | Park Orchards | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,644 | 3,835 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,017 | 3,948 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,119 | 4,586 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.73% | 0.73% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Donvale or Park Orchards?
Donvale has the higher residential safety score (Donvale 100/100 vs Park Orchards 92/100).
Which is more affordable, Donvale or Park Orchards?
Donvale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $1.90M.
Which has better schools, Donvale or Park Orchards?
Park Orchards has a higher average school ICSEA (Donvale 1094 vs Park Orchards 1113; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Donvale or Park Orchards?
Donvale has the higher transport score (Donvale 51/100 vs Park Orchards 45/100).
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