Doncaster
VIC 3108 · Manningham
25,020 (2021) → 28,181 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Doncaster is a moderate growth suburb in Manningham, VIC 3108, about 15km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.50M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 63/100, and is about 16km inland. Doncaster has an overall score of 81/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 65/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3108 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (17.07%), Malaysia (5.45%), Hong Kong (3.56%), Iran (3.24%), Greece (3.01%)
Top languages: Mandarin (20.99%), Cantonese (10.57%), Greek (6.2%), Persian ED (3.34%), Italian (2.45%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1120 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Birralee Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1163
- St Gregory the Great SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1138
- Doncaster Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1125
- Doncaster Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1067
Nearby (within 10km)
- Box Hill North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1084
- Templestowe CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1099
- Templestowe Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1132
- Doncaster Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1147
- Koonung Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1108
- Berengarra SchoolSecondary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1084
- Bulleen Heights School-Manningham Road CampusSecondary · Government · 2.2km
- St Bridget's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2km
- Kerrimuir Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1137
- St Kevin's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1096
- Ss Peter & Paul's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1088
- Box Hill Senior Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1055
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Doncaster
Is Doncaster safe?
Doncaster has a residential safety score of 65/100, 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 6,227 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Doncaster?
In Doncaster, the .
How far is Doncaster from Melbourne CBD?
Doncaster is about 14.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 55 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Doncaster?
Doncaster has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1123 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Doncaster?
Doncaster has a transport score of 63/100 and 109 bus stops.