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VIC · Whittlesea Council

Donnybrook, 3064

Est. population · Jun 2025

3,131

Growth (1 yr)

+15.3%

Growth (5 yr)

+85.4%

Median age

30

Median income

$2,207/wk

Employment rate

68.4%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$660,300

Languages at home

59.6%non-English

Most common: Punjabi, Hindi, Malayalam

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

44.2/100
Average

Top 49% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 96% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Donnybrook is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

Donnybrook is a practical smaller community in Whittlesea Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with plenty of young families in the mix. This is a strongly multicultural suburb: overseas-born and multilingual households make up much of the community.

Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Getting around is straightforward, with buses tying neighbouring communities together. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.

Reported crime has been rising recently. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.

The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer schools and education compared with similar metro suburbs, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Donnybrook snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$660k

+2.5% change

Median rent

$530/wk

Population (ERP)

3,131

+15% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

8.6%

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

#147

among Metro Melbourne · Growth area

Safety

90th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

100th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

62nd

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
44.2/100 — Average
State standing
Top 49% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
3054th in Australia
State rank
619th in VIC
Peer rank
#147 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#345 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
96%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$530
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$660,300
Median price change
+2.5%

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

Population

Estimated resident population

3,131(June 2025)

+15.3% annual · +85.4% over 5 years · 100th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+15.3%
5-year growth
+85.4%
Change in 1 year
+415
Change in 5 years
+1,442
Growth rank in VIC
100th 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 (~4,300), extrapolated at +6.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,100
Median age
30
Median household income / week
$2,207
Dwelling vacancy
8.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
58 of 677
Median monthly mortgage
$2,100
Employment rate
68.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
611 / 10 / 0

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 increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
608
Against the person
102
Against property
377
Rate per 1,000 residents
194.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 21 residents
State safety percentile
90.2th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+30.5%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage57
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary42
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle78
  • B49 Other Theft92
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order80

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
1,036
Median ICSEA percentile
62th
School list
  • Donnybrook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1036 · 62th percentile · LBOTE 82% · 502 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Aspire DonnybrookStation Paradechildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

19 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Donnybrook Railway Station
  • Donnybrook Station
  • Marshy Way/Station Pde
  • Marshy Way/Station Pde
  • Rocco Ave/Station Pde

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

43 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

2 cafes · 2 playgrounds

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 46 parks mapped in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 19 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
33/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.95
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.95
Parks per 1,000 residents
21.9
Food & drink(2)
  • Peppercino CafeCafe

    34a Albury Avenue, Donnybrook

  • Shared Cup CafeCafe

    995 Donnybrook Road

Community(3)
  • Murnong Community CentreCommunity centre
  • Donnybrook Primary SchoolSchool

    145 Olivine Boulevard

  • Hume Anglican Grammar School Donnybrook CampusSchool

    40 Eucalyptus Parade

Sport & outdoors(27)
  • Alloca ParkPark
  • Compass ParkPark
  • Cycad ParkPark
  • Donnybrook North WetlandPark
  • Gumnut ParkPark
  • Olivine Recreation ReservePark
  • Park (16)
  • Peppercorn ParkPark
  • River Redgum Boulevard ParkPark
  • Gumnut Park PlaygroundPlayground
  • Playground
  • Sports field
Other(3)
  • Future Conservation Area 25 - Grassy Eucalypt Woodland Site, DonnybrookNature Reserve
  • Parking (6)
  • Shelter (4)

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

15 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Alloca ParkPark
  • Compass ParkPark
  • Cycad ParkPark
  • Donnybrook North WetlandPark
  • Future Conservation Area 25 - Grassy Eucalypt Woodland Site, DonnybrookNature reserve
  • Gumnut ParkPark
  • Kinbrook ParkPark
  • Kinlochewe ReservePark
  • Merri Creek ReservePark
  • Olivine Recreation ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
46
Parks (OSM)
46

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

Health access

Nearest hospital
Craigieburn Community Hospital (9.3 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
96
Participants per 1,000 residents
30.7

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

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).

31 planning-related records

2020· 31 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Amendment to Permit (s72) Amendment to Permit (s72)
    1145 Donnybrook RoadPermit issued by the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    5 Northampton WayWithdrawn
  • Use and Buildings and Works for the construction of an Active Open Spa Use and Buildings and Works for the construction of an Active Open Space Pavilion
    35A Olivine BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Native vegetation removal
    960 Donnybrook RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land Two lot subdivision
    110 Springs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Fastlane (see website for information) Construction of a dwelling
    27 Cycad AvenueNo permit required

  • July 2020

  • Removal of dry stone walls & creation of access to a Road Zone Removal Removal of dry stone walls & creation of access to a Road Zone Removal
    1255 Donnybrook RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of Advertising Signage Display of Advertising Signage
    975 Donnybrook RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Development of land for open space Development of land for open space
    1025Q Donnybrook RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment Amendment
    1145 Donnybrook RoadPermit issued by the RA

  • May 2020

  • Subdivision - change of easement and/o
    35 Springs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single dwelling incl. associated works
    33 Oriel RoadNo permit required
  • Other buildings and works (including sep Removal of a dry stone wall
    960 Donnybrook RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single dwelling incl. associated works
    39 Cycad AvenueNo permit required

  • April 2020

  • Any other applications (eg. Signage) Buildings and works within a Public Acquisition Overlay
    810 Donnybrook RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works (including sep Removal of dry stone wall
    975 Donnybrook RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment
    750 Donnybrook RoadPermit issued by the RA
  • Amendment
    80 English StreetPermit issued by the RA
  • Amendment Amendment
    65 English StreetPermit issued by the RA
  • Single dwelling incl. associated works
    10 Conservatory StreetNo permit required

  • March 2020

  • Construction of a dwelling in an Envirnonment Significance Overlay Construction of a dwelling in an Envirnonment Significance Overlay
    27 Cycad AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single dwelling incl. associated works Use and development of a dwelling
    1030 Donnybrook RoadRefusal issued by a delegate
  • Single dwelling incl. associated works Use and development of a dwelling
    960 Donnybrook RoadRefusal issued by a delegate
  • Two lot subdivision and creation of easements Two lot subdivision and creation of easements
    975 Donnybrook RoadWithdrawn
  • Single dwelling incl. associated works Construction of a dwelling in an environmental significance overlay
    8 Faculty AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Single dwelling incl. associated works Construction of a dwelling in an environmental significance overlay
    4 Conservatory StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single dwelling incl. associated works Construction of a dwelling in an environmental significance overlay
    3 Foundation AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single dwelling incl. associated works Construction of a dwelling within an environmental significance overlay
    14 Faculty AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single dwelling incl. associated works Construction of a dwelling in an Environmental Significance Overlay
    18 Conservatory StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment Amendment
    805A Donnybrook RoadPermit issued by the RA

  • January 2020

  • Removal of native vegetation and earthworks Removal of native vegetation and earthworks
    1145 Donnybrook RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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
McEwen
Member of Parliament
Rob MITCHELL (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
117,921
Turnout (2025)
93.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.9 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 45.2%Labor 54.8%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 10.8 km away).

Coalition 39.8%Labor 60.2%

5.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +2.0 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • WoodstockLabor 60.1% · Coalition 39.9% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
  • Kalkallo (McEwen)Labor 63.3% · Coalition 36.7% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
  • Wollert South (McEwen)Labor 68.1% · Coalition 31.9% TPP (2025)7.7 km away
  • BeveridgeLabor 64.6% · Coalition 35.4% TPP (2025)8.6 km away
  • Yan YeanLabor 51.1% · Coalition 48.9% TPP (2025)10.2 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

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