Donvale is a middle-ring metropolitan suburb of Melbourne, in Manningham Council. It is mainly residential, with little in the way of a distinct commercial centre or landmark identity.
Open-space access is better than in most comparable places, with park access 55% above the peer median. Reported crime is exceptionally low against comparable places, with reported crime 53% below the peer median. Space is a strength, but car dependence is high. The main trade-offs are limited amenity for the price, limited health access and limited school access, with health access 67% below the peer median.
Donvale's appeal is better explained by housing, access and location than by a strong standalone precinct or destination.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.
Strengths and weaknesses
Middle-ring metropolitan suburb · compared with middle-ring metropolitan suburbs in Victoria (135)
Strengths
Reported crime is exceptionally low against comparable places
Open-space access is better than in most comparable places
Weaknesses
Buyers pay a premium despite relatively limited amenity access
Health-facility access is relatively limited
School access is a relative weakness
What stands out
Overseas-born and multilingual community
Space is a strength, but car dependence is high
Who it suits
Stars are audience-fit ratings derived from Suburb.Guide data, not demographic counts or user reviews.
Families★★★☆☆
Professionals★★☆☆☆
Retirees★★★☆☆
Students★☆☆☆☆
Budget buyers★☆☆☆☆
Housing, growth and risk
How Donvale compares
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
#15
among Metro Melbourne · Mature
Crime rate
22nd
percentile in state (higher = more crime)
Pop. growth
63rd
percentile in VIC
Rented dwellings
16%
2021 Census tenure
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
59.6/100 — Good
State standing
Top 11% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
551st in Australia
State rank
138th in VIC
Peer rank
#15 among Metro Melbourne · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#95 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
98%
Data sources & freshness
Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb 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.
+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
Median weekly rent (2021 Census)
$450
Tenure (owned / mortgaged / rented)
45.6% / 38.3% / 16.1%
Employment rate
56.4%
Travel to work (WFH / public transport / car)
34.6% / 1.7% / 48.8%
Walked or cycled to work
0.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
3,749 / 444 / 128
Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%) · Accessibility (12%) · Future Growth (6%)
Employment, household income and owned-outright tenure (2021 Census) Work-from-home and public-transport commute shares (2021 Census) Five-year population change as a healthy-growth band, not a boom bonus
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
37.4% of adults have a university degree, compared with 29.2% across Victoria. 9.8% have a trade or vocational qualification.
University qualified37.4% · 29.2% VIC
Diploma qualified9.9% · 9.8% VIC
Trade / vocational9.8% · 14.2% VIC
Year 12 or below42.9% · 46.8% VIC
Highest qualification field
Main field of the highest non-school qualification (2021 Census).
Management and commerce27.9%
Engineering and related technologies14.7%
Health12.4%
Society and culture11.2%
Education8.9%
Information technology5.7%
How these groups are defined
Measure
Definition
University qualified
Bachelor degree or higher
Diploma qualified
Advanced Diploma / Diploma
Trade / vocational
Certificate III + IV
Year 12
Year 12 as highest attainment
Below Year 12
Year 11 / 10 / 9 or below
People aged 15 years and over, 2021 Census. University, diploma and trade shares match ABS highest educational attainment (HEAP). Year 12 and below Year 12 are combined in the chart because the General Community Profile reports school-only attainment as a residual.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%)
University qualifications from the 2021 Census
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Tax & income
Median taxable income (2023–24)
$57,793
67th percentile in VIC · -2% vs Australia
Median salary / wages (2023–24)
$66,619
79th percentile in VIC · +2% vs Australia
Residents with rental investments
21.0%
97th percentile in VIC · +52% vs Australia
Median super balance (2023–24)
$104,762
81st percentile in VIC · +65% vs Australia
Residents with business income
10.0%
32nd percentile in VIC · -4% vs Australia
Australian Taxation Office Taxation Statistics 2023–24, individuals Table 25. Figures describe taxpayers who live in postcode 3111 — not a suburb-level official statistic. Rental investment is the share of local taxpayers reporting rental income or loss, not the share of local properties owned by investors.
Counts, net rent & state comparison
Taxpayers in this postcode
8,437
Taxpayers reporting net rent
1,797
Median net rent
-$2,437
Taxpayers reporting business income
833
Taxable income vs state median
+8%
Salary / wages vs state median
+14%
Rental investment vs state median
+62%
Super vs state median
+30%
Business income vs state median
-9%
Percentiles rank this postcode among unique postcodes in VIC, so suburbs that share a postcode are not counted twice. Dollar figures are compared with Australia-wide ATO medians from the same release. Median net rent is among taxpayers who reported the rent label and can be negative.
Data sources & freshness
Taxation Statistics 2023–24 — individuals by postcode (Table 25) — Australian Taxation Office · Updated · Annual release; taxpayer residential postcode, not suburb boundary
Community & culture
35.6% speak a language other than English at home; 37.4% born overseas
Language at home
7,840 English only · 4,332 other
Non-English at home
35.6%
Born overseas
4,568 (37.4%)
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
37 (0.3%)
Australian citizens
10,900
Languages spoken at home (other than English)
32
Top languages other than English
Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).
Mandarin536 · 28%
Cantonese444 · 23.2%
Greek167 · 8.7%
Italian145 · 7.6%
Persian121 · 6.3%
Arabic115 · 6%
Hindi46 · 2.4%
Korean42 · 2.2%
Religion
50.3%Most common religion · Christianity
Christianity is the most common response at 50.3%, while 35.6% reported no religion.
Measure
Suburb
State
No religion
35.6%
38.8%
Christianity
50.3%
40.9%
Islam
2.5%
4.2%
Buddhism
2.9%
3.1%
Other / not stated
8.7%
13%
Christian denominations
Denomination
Suburb
State
Catholic
20.5%
20.5%
Anglican
7.3%
6.5%
Eastern Orthodox
5.6%
3.3%
Baptist
3.6%
1.3%
Christian (not further defined)
3.5%
2.5%
Uniting Church
2.6%
2.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.2%
1.4%
2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, Indigenous status, and religious affiliation (usual residence). Religion is optional on the Census form.
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted 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)
338
Against the person
44
Against property
248
Rate per 1,000 residents
26.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 287 residents
State crime-rate percentile
21.5th (higher = more crime)
Increase (daily rate)
+7.3%
Recorded road crashes (in suburb)
161
Crash rate per 1,000 residents (state rank)
12.68
Most common offence types
B21 Criminal Damage20
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle50
B49 Other Theft29
B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception68
E21 Breach Family Violence Order27
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)
Crime rate, offences against the person, year-on-year trend and recorded road crash rates
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 →
School catchments
Andersons Creek Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Antonio Park Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Blackburn High SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
Donburn Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Donvale Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
East Doncaster Secondary CollegeGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
Milgate Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Mitcham Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Mullauna Secondary CollegeGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
Norwood Secondary CollegeGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
Government school intake zones that overlap this suburb boundary. Living in a catchment does not guarantee enrolment; check the education authority.
Contributes to desirability score · Education (14%)
Median school ICSEA first, then school and catchment counts
Data sources & freshness
Victorian designated neighbourhood zones — Victorian Department of Education · current · Updated · Open catchment polygons where published
1 restaurants · 1 cafes · 1 fast food · 2 places of worship · 5 playgrounds · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
A car helps for daily needs
Great for outdoor family life — 36 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
Well connected by public transport — 57 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
36/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.08
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.24
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.85
Food & drink(3)
Ciao ManCafe
1/75 Mitcham Road
Lucky CornerFast food
65 Mitcham Road, Donvale
Laksa VillageRestaurant
69 Mitcham Road
Shopping(1)
7-ElevenConvenience store
Everyday services(2)
Commonwealth BankATM
7-ElevenPetrol station
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(2)
Clinic
Donvale Dental CareDentist
73 Mitcham Road
Sport & outdoors(44)
BBQ
Eastlink TrailCycling route
Koonung Creek TrailCycling route
Mullum Mullum Creek TrailCycling route
Mullum Mullum PathCycling route
Mullum Mullum TrailCycling route
St Clems TrailCycling route
Whitehorse EW2-ACycling route
Whitehorse NS10Cycling route
Drinking water (2)
Mullum Mullum Creek Linear ParkNature reserve
Mullum Mullum ParkNature reserve
Woolerton Court ReserveNature reserve
Yarran DheranNature reserve
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)
Public toilets
Hillcrest Tennis CourtSports field
Sports field
Ringwood Heights Walking RouteWalking trail
Entertainment(1)
Viewpoint
Transport(18)
18 bus stops
Other(16)
Wink Beauty By DinahBeauty salon
71 Mitcham Road
Bench (8)
Car wash
Computer Age SystemsComputer
63 Mitcham Road, Donvale
Men's Corner Barber ShopHairdresser
2/75 Mitcham Road
Style & Co SalonHairdresser
71 Mitcham Road
Parking (18)
Parking Space (2)
Smitten Kitten Cat GroomingPet Grooming
3/75 Mitcham Road
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
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. Campgrounds, beaches, wineries and local trails are included when they sit inside the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport per 1,000 residents (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Named sporting clubs from OpenStreetMap, assigned to this suburb's boundary. Sporting facilities such as ovals, courts and recreation centres are listed under Amenities.
Green cover is the share of this suburb's boundary overlapping OpenStreetMap parks, woodland and forest polygons — not a satellite tree-canopy product. Summer maximum is the WorldClim / Open-Meteo seasonal normal already collected for Weather.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)
Tree canopy first, then green-cover area and parks per 1,000
Data sources & freshness
OpenStreetMap green cover and tree canopy — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated · Park/woodland polygons intersected with suburb boundaries
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.
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.
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 (12%)
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
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 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 & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Flood / inundation overlay
No mapped inundation on suburb boundary
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping. Flood cover uses inundation overlay polygons against the suburb boundary where published.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)
Bushfire and flood hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
Bushfire and flood planning overlays — State 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.
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 (12%)