Doveton
VIC 3177 · Casey
9,603 (2021) → 10,268 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Doveton is a high growth suburb in Casey, VIC 3177, about 31km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $594K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 59/100, and is about 13km inland. Doveton has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 23/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3177 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Afghanistan (12.21%), India (5.94%), Sri Lanka (5.06%), Pakistan (3.39%), Philippines (2.06%)
Top languages: Serbian (4.56%), Tamil (4.44%), Vietnamese (2.57%), Punjabi (2.3%), Arabic (1.98%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1005 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Holy Family SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 975
- Doveton CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 894
- Dandenong High School Burremah Grassmere AnnexeSecondary · Government
- Ilim College - Doveton CampusCombined · Independent
- Minaret College - Doveton CampusCombined · Independent
- Hallam Secondary College-Hallam Senior College / Mission Australia AnnexSecondary · Government
- Dandenong High School-Myuna Secondary Teaching UnitSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Mary’s College for the Deaf – Dandenong CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1km
- St John's Regional CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1001
- James Cook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 956
- Endeavour Hills Specialist SchoolCombined · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 985
- Dandenong Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 935
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 993
- St Paul Apostle South SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1057
- Chalcot Lodge Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1012
- Islamic College of Sport - South-East CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.2km
- Hallam Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 939
- Southern Cross Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1010
- ECG Secondary College - Dandenong CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.3km
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
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Doveton
Is Doveton safe?
Doveton has a residential safety score of 23/100, 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 11,028 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Doveton?
In Doveton, the .
How far is Doveton from Melbourne CBD?
Doveton is about 31.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 87 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Doveton?
Doveton has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 935 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Doveton?
Doveton has a transport score of 59/100 and 36 bus stops.