SuburbCheck

Doncaster East

VIC 3109 · Manningham

30,926 (2021) → 32,603 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

81
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

30,926
Population
$1.56M
Median house (2024)
92
Safety score
61
Transport score

Doncaster East is a moderate growth suburb in Manningham, VIC 3109, about 18km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.56M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 61/100, and is about 19km inland. Doncaster East has an overall score of 81/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 92/100.

18.1 km
To Melbourne CBD
19.4 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
4.7 km
To nearest station

Demographics

30,926
Population
41
Median age
2.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,792
vs NSW median-3.1%
Bachelor degree or higher60.6%
Born in Australia45.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse6,904 / 1,507 / 2,522

Top countries of birth: China (14.88%), Malaysia (5.5%), Hong Kong (4.93%), Iran (3.13%), India (2.51%)

Top languages: Mandarin (18.95%), Cantonese (13.54%), Greek (4.84%), Persian ED (3.43%), Arabic (2.31%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.56M-3.0%
Median house (2024)
$865K-1.7%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

92
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

115
Break & enter dwelling372/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
31
Motor vehicle theft100/100k
35
Domestic assault113/100k
2
Robbery6/100k
25
Non-domestic assault81/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 712 (all categories, latest year)2,302 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

96

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

181
Within 10km6 in suburb
5
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1111 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Beverley Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1156
  • Doncaster Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1151
  • Milgate Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1145
  • Donburn Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1132
  • East Doncaster Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1112
  • Ss Peter & Paul's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1102

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Serpell Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1170
  • Our Lady of the Pines SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1108
  • St Charles Borromeo SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1082
  • Carey Baptist Grammar School - Donvale CampusCombined · Independent · 2km
  • Doncaster Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1061
  • Donvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1111
  • Heatherwood SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 987
  • Donvale Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1152
  • Heatherwood School-State Vision Resource CentreSecondary · Government · 2.7km
  • Doncaster Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1104
  • Templestowe Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1112
  • Whitehorse Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1130

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

61
133Bus
CBD commute (est.)66 min (bus)
Nearest train stationNunawading Railway (4.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

99 in suburbSupermarkets
6262 in suburbCafes/Rest.
6860 in suburbParks
3939 in suburbPlaygrounds
22Pools
115 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
1511 in suburbGPs
76 in suburbPharmacies
95 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
48459 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBox Hill Hospital (5.6 km)
Nearest vet1.1 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (30.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

60

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

11
Gyms
9
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
484
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

33

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

68
Parks
1
Nature reserves
102
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
5
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

10

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
3
Galleries
0
Libraries
1
Arts centres
4
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
5
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.03

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

46

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

10
Long Day Care
8
Preschool / Kinder
6
OSHC
1
Family Day Care
Total services23
Exceeding NQS or above5 of 22 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.74

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.33%
Projected population 204136,979
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Manningham

Templestowe$1.56M56transportDonvale$1.22M51transportDoncaster$1.50M63transportPark Orchards$1.89M45transportTemplestowe Lower$1.37M61transportWarrandyte$1.66M29transport

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Frequently asked questions about Doncaster East

Is Doncaster East safe?

Doncaster East has a residential safety score of 92/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,302 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Doncaster East?

In Doncaster East, the .

How far is Doncaster East from Melbourne CBD?

Doncaster East is about 18.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 66 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Doncaster East?

Doncaster East has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1133 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Doncaster East?

Doncaster East has a transport score of 61/100 and 133 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.