Donvale vs Warrandyte
The verdict
Warrandyte is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.39M in Donvale. Donvale rates higher for transport (51 vs 29). Donvale is closer to the coast (21.1 km vs 24.6 km).
Scores
| Donvale | Warrandyte | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 55 |
| Transport | 51 | 29 |
| Education | 85 | 82 |
| Liveability | 79 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Donvale | Warrandyte | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,644 | 5,541 |
| Median age | 45 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,100 | $2,742 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.7% | 53.6% |
| Born in Australia | 60.4% | 77.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3 |
Growth: Donvale Moderate Growth · Warrandyte Moderate Growth
Property
| Donvale | Warrandyte | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.39M | $1.29M |
| Median unit price | $866K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -15.5% | 31.1% |
| 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 | Warrandyte | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 214 | 199 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 87 | 36 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 71 | 108 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,590 | 1,949 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Donvale | Warrandyte | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,094 | 1,089 |
See the full school list on each profile: Donvale · Warrandyte
Transport
| Donvale | Warrandyte | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 29 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 57 | 48 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 73 | 80 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.1 km | 6.6 km |
Liveability
| Donvale | Warrandyte | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 11 |
| Parks | 34 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.1 km | 24.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.2 km | 22.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.9 km | 7.7 km |
Population & growth
| Donvale | Warrandyte | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,644 | 5,541 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,017 | 5,567 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,119 | 6,626 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.73% | 0.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Donvale or Warrandyte?
Donvale and Warrandyte have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Donvale or Warrandyte?
Warrandyte is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.39M.
Which has better schools, Donvale or Warrandyte?
Donvale has a higher average school ICSEA (Donvale 1094 vs Warrandyte 1089; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Donvale or Warrandyte?
Donvale has the higher transport score (Donvale 51/100 vs Warrandyte 29/100).
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