Median house price
$1.56M
+9.1% change
VIC · Manningham Council
Doncaster, 3108
Est. population · Jun 2025
28,523
Growth (1 yr)
+1.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+12.6%
Median age
40
Median income
$1,592/wk
Employment rate
53.6%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,557,500
Languages at home
60.3%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Cantonese, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Doncaster is a practical larger suburb in Manningham Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Most local households sit in a multicultural mix, with overseas-born residents and languages other than English common at home.
Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
Local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as safety and growth momentum look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Doncaster snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$670/wk
Population (ERP)
28,523
+1.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
12.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#68
among Metro Melbourne · Established
Safety
62nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
86th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
90th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 66.6/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 14% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 429th in Australia
- State rank
- 171st in VIC
- Peer rank
- #68 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #127 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $670
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,557,500
- Median price change
- +9.1%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
28,523(June 2025)
+1.9% annual · +12.6% over 5 years · 86th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.9%
- 5-year growth
- +12.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +524
- Change in 5 years
- +3,200
- Growth rank in VIC
- 86th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~32,600), extrapolated at +2.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 25,020
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,592
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 1,475 of 11,415
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 53.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 5,272 / 1,946 / 2,712
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 1,992
- Against the person
- 250
- Against property
- 1,451
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 69.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 100 residents
- State safety percentile
- 62.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.8%
Most common offence types
- B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary113
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle240
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store389
- B49 Other Theft189
- B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception150
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 7
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 1,125
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 90th
School list
- Doncaster Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1125 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 83% · 543 students · Top SEA quarter 50% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- St Gregory the Great SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1138 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 74% · 271 students · Top SEA quarter 55% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Doncaster Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1067 · 74th percentile · LBOTE 36% · 1,157 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Birralee Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1163 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 84% · 576 students · Top SEA quarter 65% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Box Hill North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1084 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 60% · 232 students · Top SEA quarter 39% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Templestowe CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1099 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 1,227 students · Top SEA quarter 40% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Templestowe Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1132 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 57% · 544 students · Top SEA quarter 53% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Doncaster Kindergartenkindergarten
- Doncaster Park Kindergartenkindergarten
- Playhouse Early Educationchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
111 public transport stops in this suburb
- 12 Bellara St
- Cockaigne St/Church Rd
- Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd
- MannaCare/Manningham Rd
- Wilma Ct/Bellara St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
480 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
16 restaurants · 6 cafes · 2 pubs · 3 supermarkets · 3 pharmacies · 12 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 37 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 55 parks mapped in suburb, 25 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 111 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 34 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.24
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.48
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.2
Food & drink(37)
- Bakers DelightBakery
- AU79Cafe
- Dolce EspressoCafe
- LaurentCafe
- ShareteaCafe
- StarbucksCafe
- The Coffee ClubCafe
- Bombay BarFast food
- Doncaster Fish & ChipsFast food
- Dragon Hot PotFast food
- King's DumplingsFast food
- La Majesta PizzaFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
- Nene ChickenFast food
- Old Man PhoFast food
- OmiFast food
- SchnitzFast food
- Shining AsiaFast food
- SubwayFast food
- Mozzarella BarPub
- Shoppingtown HotelPub
- Ampang TofuRestaurant
- Baba ChefRestaurant
749 Doncaster Road
- BrunelliRestaurant
- China BarRestaurant
- Don't Tell Mama!Restaurant
751-753 Doncaster Road
- Gyoza GyozaRestaurant
- Il AmaliRestaurant
- Mad Mex Fresh Mexican GrillRestaurant
- Mayura Thai RestaurantRestaurant
- Natural & Healthy VegetarianRestaurant
- Pacino's RestaurantRestaurant
- Straits CafeRestaurant
- Sushi SushiRestaurant
- TGI FridaysRestaurant
619 Doncaster Road
- The Pancake ParlourRestaurant
- YeosinRestaurant
Unit 2010 619 Doncaster Road
Shopping(8)
- Milk BarConvenience store
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
551-557 Doncaster Road
- ColesSupermarket
619 Doncaster Road
- No 1 Asian SupermarketSupermarket
534 - 540 Doncaster Road
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(9)
- Playhouse Early EducationChildcare
- Doncaster KindergartenKindergarten
- Doncaster Park KindergartenKindergarten
- Doncaster LibraryLibrary
- Birralee Primary SchoolSchool
8-26 Heyington Avenue
- Doncaster Primary SchoolSchool
2-12 Council Street
- Doncaster Secondary CollegeSchool
123-155 Church Road
- St Gregory the Great Primary SchoolSchool
71-89 Williamsons Road
- Manningham Civic CentreTownhall
699 Doncaster Road
Health & services(7)
- Clinic
797 Doncaster Road
- Shoppingtown DentalDentist
- Doncaster Private HospitalHospital
- St George Clinic for WomenMedical clinic
114 Williamsons Road
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- My ChemistPharmacy
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(74)
- J.W. Thomson ReserveDog park
- Anytime FitnessGym
- GenesisGym
- Gym
- Acheron Street ReservePark
- Brendan ReservePark
- Burgundy ReservePark
- Carawatha ReservePark
- Cockaigne ReservePark
- Davis Street ReservePark
- Eildon Street ReservePark
- Frank Sedgman ReservePark
- Hanke Road ReservePark
- Hepburn ReservePark
- Katrina Street ReservePark
- Lawford Street ReservePark
- Marshall Avenue ReservePark
- Park (18)
- Roseland ReservePark
- Schramms ReservePark
- Sharon ReservePark
- Somerville ReservePark
- Stanton Street ReservePark
- Studley ReservePark
- Tram Road ReservePark
- Wilsons ReservePark
- Winbrook ReservePark
- Playground (24)
- Ruffey Lake Park - The Boulevard Adventure PlaygroundPlayground
- Doncaster Bowling ClubSports centre
- Melbourne Football AcademySports centre
123 Church Road, Doncaster
- Cricket NetsSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Entertainment(3)
- Village CinemasCinema
- Viewpoint (2)
Transport(59)
59 bus stops
Other(128)
- BWSAlcohol
- ColumnArtwork
- StrandbagsBag
- BOMBank
- BOQBank
- HSBCBank
- NABBank
- WestpacBank
- Bbq (6)
- Beauty GenesisBeauty salon
- High's Nail Art And BeautyBeauty salon
- Laser Clinics AustraliaBeauty salon
- LattoufBeauty salon
- Polish'd Nail StudioBeauty salon
- SkinKandyBeauty salon
- Tiffiny LondonBeauty salon
- Bench (12)
- Bicycle Parking (6)
- DymocksBooks
- Readings DoncasterBooks
619 Doncaster Road
- TravelexBureau De Change
- Doncaster Shopping CentreBus Station
- Alpina AutomobilesCar
- Audi Centre DoncasterCar
- BMW DoncasterCar
- Doncaster HyundaiCar
- HondaCar
- JaguarCar
571-573 Doncaster Road
- Mini CentreCar
- Subaru DoncasterCar
560 Doncaster Road
- VolkswagenCar
- Volvo DoncasterCar
591 Doncaster Road
- Zeekr DoncasterCar
- AutobarnCar Parts
- Alan Lennox MotorsCar repair
55 Carawatha Road
- Car repair
22 Firth Street
- Greythorn MotorsCar repair
57 Carawatha Road
- Toyota DoncasterCar repair
26 Firth Street
- Coles ExpressCar wash
- Aje AthleticaClothes
- AquilaClothes
- Country RoadClothes
- CueClothes
- Just JeansClothes
- Lorna JaneClothes
- Martin YorkClothes
- PortmansClothes
- Seed HeritageClothes
- SuperdryClothes
- Victoria & WoodsClothes
- WitcheryClothes
- ZaraClothes
- ZimmermanClothes
- NespressoCoffee
- SephoraCosmetics
- Big WDepartment Store
619 Doncaster Road
- David JonesDepartment Store
- KmartDepartment Store
- MyerDepartment Store
- Bunnings WarehouseDoityourself
659 Doncaster Road
- Drinking water (5)
- AWM Electrical DoncasterElectrical
8 Rose Street, Doncaster
- Apple StoreElectronics
- JB Hi-FiElectronics
619 Doncaster Road
- MieleElectronics
- MobieElectronics
- SamsungElectronics
- Ted'sElectronics
- BunningsEV charging
- Doncaster FloristFlorist
- Garden (5)
- Cuts OnlyHairdresser
- Just CutsHairdresser
- Lisa Hair SenseHairdresser
- Oscar Oscar Salons DoncasterHairdresser
Unit 1096 619 Doncaster Road
- MercureHotel
- Mercure HotelHotel
- Shaver ShopHouseware
- Wheel & BarrowHouseware
- Yo WayIce Cream
- Information (2)
- Westfield Doncaster InformationInformation
- MimcoJewelry
- LottoKiosk
- Westfield DoncasterMall
- Natural 5 Massage And SpaMassage
- Newsagent
- High Society NitespotNightclub
- Doncaster Melaleuca LodgeNursing Home
- Manningham CentreNursing Home
- KathmanduOutdoor
- MacpacOutdoor
- Ambulance VictoriaParking
- Former Plume Chinese RestaurantParking
546 Doncaster Road
- Manningham CentreParking
- Melaleuca LodgeParking
- Parking (79)
- Rooftop carparkParking
- Bunnings Loading DockParking Entrance
- Parking Entrance (13)
- Westfield DoncasterParking Entrance
- Parking Space (25)
- PetbarnPet
- ShellPetrol station
- Dynamic Health PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
3 Williamsons Road
- Picnic Table
- Doncaster Church of ChristPlace of worship
680 Doncaster Road
- Holy Trinity Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
106-118 Church Road, Doncaster
- Australia PostPost Box
- Doncaster Post ShopPost office
619 Doncaster Road
- Public toilets
- Shelter (8)
- BStoreShoes
- R.M.WilliamsShoes
- RebelSports
- OfficeworksStationery
602-630 Doncaster Road
- Alter ItTailor
- Celebrity Ink TattooTattoo
- Taxi
- Telephone
- TelstraTelephone
- JenjoToys
619 Williamsons Road, Doncaster
- ToyworldToys
- Track (2)
- Bob Jane T-MartsTyres
567-569 Doncaster Road
- The $2 ShopVariety Store
- Vending machine
- Waste Basket (7)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
36 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Acheron Street ReservePark
- Anthony ReservePark
- Brendan ReservePark
- Buckingham Crescent ReservePark
- Burgundy ReservePark
- Carawatha ReservePark
- Cockaigne ReservePark
- Coolabah ReservePark
- Davis Street ReservePark
- Eildon Street ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 509
- Parks (OSM)
- 55
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Doncaster Church of Christ
680 Doncaster Road
- Holy Trinity Anglican Church
106-118 Church Road, Doncaster
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 8
- Nearest hospital
- Doncaster Private Hospital (0.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Care Family PracticeClinic
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- ClinicDoncaster RoadClinic
- Doncaster Private HospitalHospital
- Dynamic Health PhysiotherapyWilliamsons RoadPhysiotherapist
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
- Shoppingtown DentalDentist
- St George Clinic for WomenWilliamsons RoadDoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 477
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 16.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
297 planning-related records
2022· 12 proposals
December 2022
- Construction of three, two-storey dwellings32 BRENDAN AVENUE DONCASTER 3108In progress
October 2022
- Amendment to Planning Permit PL16/026580 by alterations to the development including the layout, façade, levels, height, floor area, entry, basement and car parking, reduction of the size of the restaurant and conversion to a café/restaurant, inclusion of a gym and bathroom facilities, reduction of the number of hotel rooms by 3 (from 102 to 99), deletion of Condition 1 (a), (c) and (d), modification of Condition 1 (f) to provide 11 bicycle spaces minor modifications to Conditions 1 (l), (m) and810 ELGAR ROAD DONCASTER 3108In progress
August 2022
- Construction of two, two storey dwellings20 CLAY DRIVE DONCASTER 3108NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of three, three-storey dwellings and one, two-storey dwelling13-15 COCKAIGNE STREET DONCASTER 3108Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2022
- Construction of a four/five-storey apartment building comprising 52 dwellings with associated basement car parking385 MANNINGHAM ROAD DONCASTER 3108In progress
- Construction of four, three-storey dwellings and creation or alteration of access to a road in a Transport Zone 2756 ELGAR ROAD DONCASTER 3108In progress
May 2022
- Construction of four, two-storey dwellings50 WINSTON DRIVE DONCASTER 3108NOD issued by a delegate
March 2022
- Construction of one, two-storey dwelling1/8 MERVYN STREET DONCASTER 3108Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to Planning Permit PL16/026255 by alterations including layout, setbacks, open space and car parking (Planning Permit PL16/026255 was issued for the construction of three, multi-storey dwellings)19 LAWFORD STREET DONCASTER 3108NOD issued by a delegate
February 2022
- Construction of two, two-storey dwellings15 CLANCYS LANE DONCASTER 3108In progress
January 2022
- Amendment to Planning Permit PLN18/0857 by alteration to the overall layout, footprint, access and design of the dwellings (Planning Permit PLN18/0857 was issued for construction of three, two-storey dwellings)9 SODERLUND DRIVE DONCASTER 3108Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of six, three-storey dwellings2 HILL COURT DONCASTER 3108NOD issued by a delegate
2021· 28 proposals
December 2021
- Seven lot subdivision2 SAXON STREET DONCASTER 3108Lapsed
November 2021
- Construction of five, three-storey dwellings13 ROBYN STREET DONCASTER 3108Refusal issued by a delegate
October 2021
- Construction of two, two-storey dwellings17 LAUER STREET DONCASTER 3108Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2021
- Construction of three, two-storey dwellings302 GEORGE STREET DONCASTER 3108Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of four, three-storey dwellings and alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 11/759 DONCASTER ROAD DONCASTER 3108Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of one, three-storey dwelling and two, two-storey dwellings9 ERNST STREET DONCASTER 3108Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Amendment to Planning Permit PL14/024758 by modifying the deck to Dwelling 4, and associated privacy screening (Planning Permit PL14/024758 was issued for the construction of four, three-storey dwellings and one, two-storey dwelling)13 BAIRD STREET NORTH DONCASTER 3108Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Six lot subdivision12 CURLEW COURT DONCASTER 3108Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision30 STANTON STREET DONCASTER 3108Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- To use land to sell and consume liquor (Liquor license for coffee and cake shop - including outdoor area for the service to approximately 20 patrons, and indoors for the service to approximately 4 to 6 patrons, Tuesday to Saturday between the times of 11 am to 7 pm)52 AYR STREET DONCASTER 3108Withdrawn
- Two lot subdivision29 BOARD STREET DONCASTER 3108Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of three, part two-storey, part three-storey dwellings13 RATHMULLEN QUADRANT DONCASTER 3108NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of three, two-storey dwellings38 CARINGAL AVENUE DONCASTER 3108NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of 3 two-storey dwellings162 AYR STREET DONCASTER 3108NOD issued by a delegate
- Two lot subdivision33 PHILIP AVENUE DONCASTER 3108Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision135 AYR STREET DONCASTER 3108Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two, two-storey dwellings and alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 130 WETHERBY ROAD DONCASTER 3108Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of three (3) dwellings8 EDITH COURT DONCASTER 3108In progress
- Two lot subdivision152 AYR STREET DONCASTER 3108Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of four, two-storey dwellings with associated basement car parking8 THIELE STREET DONCASTER 3108NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of two double storey dwellings82 WILSONS ROAD DONCASTER 3108Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of land for Restricted Recreation Facility (Wellness Centre including pilates, yoga, and meditation), and one dwelling.134 AYR STREET DONCASTER 3108NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of 2 dwellings on a lot (via internal works)5 MOSELLE COURT DONCASTER 3108Lapsed
- Six lot subdivision38 FREDERICK STREET DONCASTER 3108NOD issued by a delegate
- Amendment to Planning Permit PLN18/0273 by lowering finished floor levels and modifying Condition 16 of the permit regarding drainage works (Planning Permit PLN18/0273 was issued for the construction of two, two-storey dwellings and alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1)28 VICTORIA STREET DONCASTER 3108Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to Planning Permit PL13/021636 by alterations to the building layout and setbacks (Planning Permit PL13/021636 was issued for Use of a Building for a service industry (car service) and associated buildings and works)55 CARAWATHA ROAD DONCASTER 3108Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of the restrictive covenant (buildings must have external walls of brick, brick veneer or stone) contained in Transfer No. D116421 for Lot 56 on Plan of Subdivision LP76071, Volume 8656, Folio 9315 ERIN COURT DONCASTER 3108Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Construct a front fence with gates that exceed 1.5 meters in height7/6 SAXON STREET DONCASTER 3108Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
74 active roadworks / incidents
- Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Between Bulleen Road and Springvale Road - Eastern Freeway RoadworksEastern Freeway - Between Bulleen Road and Springvale Road14 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Between Burke Road and Tram Road - Eastern Freeway RoadworksEastern Freeway - Between Burke Road and Tram Road01 Oct 2024 – 31 Dec 2028
- Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Between Doncaster Road and Tram Road - Eastern Freeway RoadworksEastern Freeway - Between Doncaster Road and Tram Road20 Aug 2026 – 22 Aug 2026
- Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Doncaster - Doncaster Road RoadworksDoncaster Road - Doncaster14 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Doncaster - Doncaster Road RoadworksDoncaster Road - Doncaster05 Sep 2025 – 01 Sep 2026
- Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Doncaster - Elgar Road RoadworksElgar Road - Doncaster10 Mar 2026 – 01 Jan 2027
- Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Doncaster - Hender Street RoadworksHender Street - Doncaster15 Oct 2025 – 31 Oct 2026
- Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Doncaster - Park Avenue RoadworksPark Avenue - Doncaster16 Sep 2025 – 31 Dec 2026
- Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Eastern Freeway - Ringwood-bound - Doncaster Road entry ramp RoadworksDoncaster Road entry ramp - Eastern Freeway - Ringwood-bound04 Aug 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
- ITS Delivery activities occurring between 03/03/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, ELGAR-EASTERN IN RAMP ON02 Mar 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
2 heritage places
- FRIEDENSRUHNH0376
- WINTER PARK CLUSTER HOUSINGNH1345
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Menzies
- Member of Parliament
- Gabriel NG (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 120,989
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +0.7 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 48.9%Labor 51.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.3 km away).
Coalition 48.7%Labor 51.3%
0.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Doncaster NorthLabor 51.1% · Coalition 48.9% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- Doncaster CentralLabor 53.9% · Coalition 46.1% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Doncaster SouthLabor 51.8% · Coalition 48.2% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- Doncaster WestLabor 50.6% · Coalition 49.4% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Templestowe HeightsLabor 48.2% · Coalition 51.8% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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