VIC · Manningham Council

Donvale, 3111

Est. population · Jun 2025

12,693

Growth (1 yr)

+0.8%

Growth (5 yr)

+1.2%

Median age

45

Median income

$2,100/wk

Employment rate

56.4%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,575,000

Languages at home

35.6%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, Cantonese, Greek

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

58.5/100
Good

Top 25% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

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

Suburb profile

In Manningham Council, Donvale is a settled established suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.

Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Buses connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach.

Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

Desirability rates good overall, led by community and employment, plus safety, while growth momentum, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Donvale snapshot

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

Median house price

$1.57M

+4.4% change

Median rent

$700/wk

Population (ERP)

12,693

+0.8% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

6.6%

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

#16

among Metro Melbourne · Mature

Safety

22nd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

63rd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

87th

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
58.5/100 — Good
State standing
Top 25% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1174th in Australia
State rank
310th in VIC
Peer rank
#16 among Metro Melbourne · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#219 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025)
$700
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,575,000
Median price change
+4.4%

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

12,693(June 2025)

+0.8% annual · +1.2% over 5 years · 63th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.8%
5-year growth
+1.2%
Change in 1 year
+104
Change in 5 years
+148
Growth rank in VIC
63th 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 (~12,900), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
12,644
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$2,100
Dwelling vacancy
6.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
304 of 4,621
Median monthly mortgage
$2,500
Employment rate
56.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
3,749 / 444 / 128

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian 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 ProfileAustralian 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)
343
Against the person
41
Against property
233
Rate per 1,000 residents
27
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 308 residents
State safety percentile
21.8th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-8.8%

Most common offence types

  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary20
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle53
  • B49 Other Theft24
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception60
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order48

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
1,112
Median ICSEA percentile
87th
School list
  • Whitefriars CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1112 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 1,055 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Heatherwood SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 991 · 43th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 214 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Donvale Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1158 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 1,623 students · Top SEA quarter 63% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Mullauna Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1058 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 625 students · Top SEA quarter 28% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Donvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1120 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 289 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Donvale Early Learning CentreMitcham Roadkindergarten
  • Montessori Early Education CentreMitcham Roadkindergarten
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

57 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Archangel Michael Monastery/Park Rd
  • Donvale Terminus/Mitcham Rd
  • Old Warrandyte Rd/Woodhouse Rd
  • Savaris Ct/Park Rd
  • Whitefriars College/Park Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

99 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 restaurants · 1 fast food · 2 places of worship · 5 playgrounds · 1 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Great for outdoor family life35 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport57 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
34/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.16
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.77
Food & drink(2)
  • Lucky CornerFast food

    65 Mitcham Road, Donvale

  • Laksa VillageRestaurant

    69 Mitcham Road

Shopping(1)
  • 7-ElevenConvenience store
Community(4)
  • Donvale Early Learning CentreKindergarten

    11 Mitcham Road, Donvale

  • Kindergarten
  • Montessori Early Education CentreKindergarten

    36A Mitcham Road, Donvale

  • Whitefriars CollegeSchool

    156-206 Park Road

Health & services(1)
  • Clinic
Sport & outdoors(27)
  • Cameron Close ReservePark
  • Clarice ReservePark
  • Daniel Street ReservePark
  • Decontra ReservePark
  • Donvale ReservePark
  • Drewe Close ReservePark
  • Edward ReservePark
  • Fahey ParkPark
  • Garden ReservePark
  • Hillcrest ReservePark
  • Larne ReservePark
  • Mullum Drive ReservePark
  • Mullum Mullum Creek Linear ParkPark
  • Murndal Drive ReservePark
  • One Tree Hill ReservePark
  • Park (4)
  • Pine Ridge ReservePark
  • Donvale Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
  • Hillcrest Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
  • Kevin Court PlaygroundPlayground
  • Playground (2)
  • Hillcrest Tennis CourtSports field
  • Sports field
Entertainment(1)
  • Viewpoint
Transport(18)

18 bus stops

Other(18)
  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • Bbq
  • Bench (8)
  • Car wash
  • Computer Age SystemsComputer

    63 Mitcham Road, Donvale

  • Drinking water (2)
  • Mullum Mullum Creek Linear ParkNature Reserve
  • Parking (18)
  • Parking Space (2)
  • 7-ElevenPetrol station
  • Picnic Table (2)
  • Donvale Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship

    5 McGowans Road, Donvale

  • The Coptic Orthodox Church - Diocese Of MelbournePlace of worship

    100 Park Road, Donvale

  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Public toilets
  • GreenvaleSocial Facility
  • The HeightsSocial Facility
  • TelstraTelephone

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 insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

32 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Aranga ReservePark
  • Argyle Street ReservePark
  • Astelot Drive ReservePark
  • Baradine Terrace ReservePark
  • Buck ReservePark
  • Cameron Close ReservePark
  • Chaim Court ReservePark
  • Clarice ReservePark
  • Daniel Street ReservePark
  • Decontra ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
44
Parks (OSM)
35

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

Places of worship

2 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Donvale Presbyterian Church

    5 McGowans Road, Donvale

  • The Coptic Orthodox Church - Diocese Of Melbourne

    100 Park Road, Donvale

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
2
Nearest hospital
Donvale Rehabilitation Hospital (1.7 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • ClinicClinic
  • Tunstall Square Family Medical CentreClinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
277
Participants per 1,000 residents
21.8

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 normalsWorldClim 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).

179 planning-related records

2022· 5 proposals
  • June 2022

  • Construction of two, two-storey dwellings
    1 BEN COURT DONVALE 3111NOD issued by a delegate
  • May 2022

  • Construction of two, two-storey dwellings
    27 CERBERUS STREET DONVALE 3111Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • March 2022

  • Construction of two, two-storey dwellings
    3 KEVIN COURT DONVALE 3111NOD issued by a delegate
  • February 2022

  • Buildings and works associated with alterations and additions to an existing dwelling, including vegetation removal and the use and development of an illuminated tennis court.
    20 BECKETT ROAD DONVALE 3111Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of one, two storey dwelling and associated works (including basement), construction of an illuminated private tennis court, associated earthworks and removal of native vegetation.
    210 PARK ROAD DONVALE 3111NOD issued by a delegate
2021· 35 proposals
  • December 2021

  • Buildings and works for alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and construction of an outbuilding
    5 HONYBUN COURT DONVALE 3111NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two, two-storey dwellings
    6 ARGYLE STREET DONVALE 3111Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • October 2021

  • Construction of two, two-storey dwellings (including one with a semi-basement garage)
    30 ARGYLE STREET DONVALE 3111NOD issued by a delegate
  • September 2021

  • Construction of nine 3 storey townhouses and creation/alteration to an access off a road in Transport Zone 2
    83 ROY STREET DONVALE 3111Refusal issued by a delegate
  • August 2021

  • Construction of a double storey dwelling
    21 BURSARIA RISE DONVALE 3111Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a garage, front fence and variation of Easement E-1 for Lot 2 on Plan of Subdivision 028646Q
    2/28 ARGYLE STREET DONVALE 3111Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three lot subdivision
    26 LESLIE STREET DONVALE 3111Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one native tree
    14 CONWAY AVENUE DONVALE 3111Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and Additions to an existing dwelling
    45 CHIPPEWA AVENUE DONVALE 3111No permit required
  • Buildings and works associated with a dwelling extension (conversion of carport to garage with deck above).
    4 STURDEE ROAD DONVALE 3111Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the construction of a carport and removal of one tree
    18 WEMBLEY GARDENS DONVALE 3111Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two, two-storey dwellings
    2 OREGON DRIVE DONVALE 3111Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of the drainage and sewerage easement (E-1) from Lot 64 of Plan of Subdivision 070923 Volume 8660 Folio 631
    3 BELMONT COURT DONVALE 3111Lapsed
  • Buildings and works for alterations and additions to the existing dwelling
    4 WEMBLEY GARDENS DONVALE 3111Lapsed
  • July 2021

  • Amendment to Planning Permit PL17/028018 to modify window screening methods (generally from external screens to obscure glass) and some external material modifications (Planning Permit PL17/028018 was issued for construction of eleven, two-storey dwellings).
    99-101 OLD WARRANDYTE ROAD DONVALE 3111NOD issued by a delegate
  • Amendment to Planning Permit PL17/028018 by the removal of Tree 6 and 15 and the hedge row along the western boundary, alterations to the external finishes, some design features, surface treatments, paved areas, paths, general landscaping and plant species, and skylight and safety balustrade additions (Planning Permit PL17/028018 was issued in accordance with the endorsed plans for the construction of eleven, two-storey dwellings)
    99-101 OLD WARRANDYTE ROAD DONVALE 3111Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the construction of additions and alterations to the existing dwelling
    6 ELEANOR COURT DONVALE 3111Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to Planning Permit PLN18/0260 by changes to building footprints and setbacks, reduction of the finished floor levels of Dwelling 1, altered roof form from pitched to flat, altered wall and building heights, alterations to the facades and internal reconfigurations (Planning Permit PLN18/0260 was issued for the construction of two, two-storey dwellings with associated basement garages)
    9 KEVIN COURT DONVALE 3111Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    11 CARBINE STREET DONVALE 3111Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to Planning Permit PLN19/0554 by alterations including the roof form, overall height, garage footprint and window locations (Planning Permit PLN19/0554 was issued for Buildings and works for the construction of a two-storey dwelling and vegetation removal)
    41 EDWARD STREET DONVALE 3111Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of a dwelling and plunge pool
    1 MANNA BANK VIEW DONVALE 3111Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of a single dwelling
    2 MOPOKE LANE DONVALE 3111Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the construction of a single dwelling and associated vegetation removal (inclusive of consent for the felling of trees, under Clause 2(c) of the Section 173 Agreement (Instrument P348773F))
    29-31 HARRIS ROAD DONVALE 3111Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the construction of an outbuilding, including vegetation removal
    104 WOODHOUSE ROAD DONVALE 3111Lapsed
  • Removal of Vegetation (Comprising 18 Exotic Trees and 1 Indigenous Tree)
    312-316 SPRINGVALE ROAD DONVALE 3111NOD issued by a delegate
  • June 2021

  • Construction of two, two-storey dwellings and two lot subdivision
    11 FLORENCE AVENUE DONVALE 3111NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works for the construction of a swimming pool associated with the existing dwelling
    7 Vasey GrovePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three lot subdivision
    13 JILPANGER ROAD DONVALE 3111Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation to an existing Liquor license (Restricted Club License) to extend the liquor license area, and to increase hours of operation.
    WHITEFRIARS COLLEGE DONVALE 3111NOD issued by a delegate
  • Removal of one (1) Australian native tree on the site.
    8 Beckett RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one pine tree
    77-79 McGowans RoadNo permit required
  • Vegetation removal
    12 OLD WARRANDYTE ROAD DONVALE 3111Lapsed
  • Buildings and works associated with additions to the existing dwelling comprising a garage, driveway extension and associated earthworks.
    33 BERRIMA ROAD DONVALE 3111Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a car port associated with an existing dwelling
    14 Harris RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a two-storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling
    75 OLD WARRANDYTE ROAD DONVALE 3111NOD issued by a delegate

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

9 active roadworks / incidents

  • EastLink activities occurring between 17/05/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekends 7:00 PM to 7:00 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 0 to 5 min.EASTLINK, SPRINGVALE-EASTLINK OUT RAMP ON16 May 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • EastLink activities occurring between 17/05/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekends 7:00 PM to 7:00 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 0 to 5 min.MULLUM MULLUM TUNNEL, EASTLINK16 May 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 02/03/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 11:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be exit ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN OUT-SPRINGVALE RAMP OF, undefined01 Mar 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 02/03/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 11:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be exit ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN OUT-SPRINGVALE RAMP OF, SPRINGVALE ROAD01 Mar 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 13/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry/exit ramp lane(s) closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN OUT-SPRINGVALE RAMP OF, undefined12 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 13/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN OUT-SPRINGVALE RAMP OF, undefined12 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 13/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 11:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 12:30 AM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be exit ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN OUT-SPRINGVALE RAMP OF, SPRINGVALE ROAD12 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 13/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 11:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 12:30 AM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be exit ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN OUT-SPRINGVALE RAMP OF, undefined12 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 20/07/2025 and 30/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN OUT-SPRINGVALE RAMP OF, undefined19 Jul 2025 – 29 Dec 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closuresState road authority open-data feeds · 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 overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Deakin
Member of Parliament
Matt GREGG (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
126,675
Turnout (2025)
94.9%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+2.8 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 47.2%Labor 52.8%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.7 km away).

Coalition 50.4%Labor 49.6%

3.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +4.1 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • DonvaleLabor 42.0% · Coalition 58.0% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
  • Donvale South (Deakin)Labor 53.2% · Coalition 46.8% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
  • Mitcham NorthLabor 58.0% · Coalition 42.0% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
  • Park OrchardsLabor 41.0% · Coalition 59.0% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
  • Blackburn North HeightsLabor 62.0% · Coalition 38.0% TPP (2025)2.9 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)
10/10
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

More in Manningham Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.