VIC · Manningham Council
Doncaster, 3108
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Desirability score
- Dining hub
- Premium
- Top transport
- Top schools
- Parks
Suburb profile
Doncaster is a practical larger suburb in Manningham, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Coffee, casual meals and neighbourhood eateries give the suburb a lived-in social scene. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and transport and access, while housing affordability sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- 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)
- 573 / 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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2026)
- 1,992
- Against the person
- 250
- Against property
- 1,451
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 79.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 100 residents
- State safety percentile
- 67th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
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) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 1,131.5
- Birralee Primary SchoolPrimary
- Doncaster Primary SchoolPrimary
- Doncaster Secondary CollegeSecondary
- St Gregory the Great SchoolPrimary
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 · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
82 active roadworks / incidents
- Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Between Bulleen Road and Springvale Road - Eastern Freeway RoadworksEastern Freeway - Between Bulleen Road and Springvale Road03 Jul 2026 – 06 Jul 2026
- 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 Road13 Jun 2026 – 19 Jul 2026
- Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Doncaster - Doncaster Road RoadworksDoncaster Road - Doncaster05 Sep 2025 – 01 Sep 2026
- Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Doncaster - Doncaster Road RoadworksDoncaster Road - Doncaster03 Jul 2026 – 06 Jul 2026
- Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Doncaster - Doncaster Road RoadworksDoncaster Road - Doncaster03 Jul 2026 – 06 Jul 2026
- Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Doncaster - Doncaster Road RoadworksDoncaster Road - Doncaster03 Jul 2026 – 06 Jul 2026
- Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Doncaster - Doncaster Road RoadworksDoncaster Road - Doncaster03 Jul 2026 – 06 Jul 2026
- Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Doncaster - Elgar Road RoadworksElgar Road - Doncaster10 Mar 2026 – 01 Jan 2027
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
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) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
Amenities
252 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BWSAlcohol
- StrandbagsBag
- Bakers DelightBakery
- BOMBank
- BOQBank
- HSBCBank
- NABBank
- WestpacBank
- Bbq (6)
- Beauty GenesisBeauty salon
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 8
- Emergency department
- 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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- FRIEDENSRUHNH0376
- WINTER PARK CLUSTER HOUSINGNH1345
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 60.6/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 14% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 678th in Australia
- State rank
- 176th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #70 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #130 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime113
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime240
- B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime389
- B49 Other Theftcrime189
- B53 Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime150
- Doncaster Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
- Doncaster Park Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
- Playhouse Early Educationchildcarechildcare
- FRIEDENSRUHheritageNH0376
- WINTER PARK CLUSTER HOUSINGheritageNH1345
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
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