Donvale
VIC 3111 · Manningham
12,644 (2021) → 13,017 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Donvale is a moderate growth suburb in Manningham, VIC 3111, about 20km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.39M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 52/100, and is about 21km inland. Donvale has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3111 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (7.52%), Hong Kong (3.08%), Malaysia (3.07%), England (2.25%), Iran (1.86%)
Top languages: Mandarin (8.87%), Cantonese (7.64%), Greek (2.88%), Italian (2.38%), Persian ED (2.05%)
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 1097 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Donvale Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1158
- Donvale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1120
- Whitefriars CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1112
- Our Lady of the Pines SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1108
- Heatherwood SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 991
- Heatherwood School-State Vision Resource CentreSecondary · Government
- Carey Baptist Grammar School - Donvale CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mullauna Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1058
- Mitcham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1127
- Donburn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1133
- Milgate Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1144
- Park Orchards Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1119
- Ringwood Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1104
- St Philip's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1137
- Whitehorse Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1123
- St Anne's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1119
- Beverley Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1153
- East Doncaster Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1124
- St John's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1095
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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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 Donvale
Is Donvale safe?
Donvale has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,590 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Donvale?
In Donvale, the .
How far is Donvale from Melbourne CBD?
Donvale is about 20.2 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 73 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Donvale?
Donvale has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1098 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Donvale?
Donvale has a transport score of 52/100 and 57 bus stops.