VIC · Manningham Council
Doncaster East, VIC, 3109
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Doncaster East is a larger established suburb in the Manningham area, home to around 30,926 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 960 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-6%), roughly 31.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 6 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 6 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 30,926
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,792
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 1,037 of 11,976
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,400
- Employment rate
- 55.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 516 / 2,522 / 1,507
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)
- 960
- Against the person
- 139
- Against property
- 644
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 31
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 222 residents
- State safety percentile
- 25.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.7%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage77
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle112
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store84
- B49 Other Theft110
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order80
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
- 6
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 1,138.5
- Beverley Hills Primary SchoolPrimary
- Donburn Primary SchoolPrimary
- Doncaster Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary
- East Doncaster Secondary CollegeSecondary
- Milgate Primary SchoolPrimary
- Ss Peter & Paul's 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
133 public transport stops in this suburb
- 12 Maxia Rd
- Devon Dr/Maxia Rd
- Thomas St/Greendale Rd
- Tunstall Rd/St Clems Rd
- Tunstall Square SC/Tunstall Rd
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
6 active roadworks / incidents
- NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 01/04/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 9:30 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 FREEWAY, EASTERN OUT-MIDDLEBOROUGH RAMP OF31 Mar 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 01/04/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 9:30 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 FREEWAY, EASTERN OUT-MIDDLEBOROUGH RAMP OF31 Mar 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 24/03/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 11:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MIDDLEBOROUGH-EASTERN IN RAMP ON23 Mar 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 24/03/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 11:00 PM to 4:30 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MIDDLEBOROUGH-EASTERN IN RAMP ON23 Mar 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 05/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.VICTORIA STREET, MURPHY ROAD04 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
- Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 05/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.VICTORIA STREET, MURPHY ROAD04 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
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).
334 planning-related records
2022· 6 proposals
December 2022
- Construction of three, two-storey dwellings.64 FRANKLIN ROAD DONCASTER EAST 3109In progress
October 2022
- Amendment to Planning Permit PL15/025661 by alterations to the layout and built form of the development for the construction of 32, three-storey dwellings (townhouses) (Planning Permit PL15/025661 was issued for Use and development of the land for a mixed use, high rise building with a ground level restaurant and residential (apartments) above, associated residential dwellings (townhouses) and altered access to a road in a Transport Zone 2 (TRZ2))1/15 ANDERSONS CREEK ROAD DONCASTER EAST 3109In progress
April 2022
- Construction of six, two-storey dwellings52 FRANKLIN ROAD DONCASTER EAST 3109NOD issued by a delegate
March 2022
- Amendment to Planning Permit PLN20/0394 by removing one proposed dwelling (Planning Permit PLN20/0394 was issued for three single-storey dwellings)59 BEVERLEY STREET DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2022
- Buildings and works for the construction of a sports pavilion and associated vegetation removalDEEP CREEK RESERVE DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2022
- Amendment to Planning Permit PL10/021044 by alterations to the provision and location of visitor car parking spaces and by reducing the car parking requirements for dwellings (Planning Permit PL10/021044 was issued for Construction of a five-storey apartment building containing 71 dwellings, and 16 two-storey dwellings (with associated vehicular access alterations on Reynolds Road))HEADER DONCASTER EAST 3109Lapsed
2021· 34 proposals
November 2021
- Construction of three, two-storey dwellings12 WHALLEY COURT DONCASTER EAST 3109NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of four, three-storey dwellings18 AMDURA ROAD DONCASTER EAST 3109NOD issued by a delegate
October 2021
- Use of land for a shop (Supermarket), buildings and works and the display of illuminated business identification signs233-239 BLACKBURN ROAD DONCASTER EAST 3109NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a two-storey dwelling61 DEVON DRIVE DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2021
- Construction of three, two-storey dwellings and alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1173 ANDERSONS CREEK ROAD DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to Planning Permit PL17/027571 by modifying window sizes, and materials and finishes (Planning Permit PL17/027571 was issued for the construction of four, two-storey dwellings with associated rooftop terraces)23 CHURCHILL STREET DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two dwellings on a lot47 POLARIS DRIVE DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Amendment to Planning Permit PVN21/0109 by modifying floor levels and internal reconfigurations (Planning Permit PVN21/0109 was issued for the construction of alterations and additions to the existing building)914A DONCASTER ROAD DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two, two-storey dwellings47 LARNOO DRIVE DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Five lot subdivision30 CHURCHILL STREET DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision11 REGAL AVENUE DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two, two-storey dwellings3 BELVOIR STREET DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision9 PINE WAY DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to Planning Permit PLN18/0438 by alterations to the floor plan layout and subsequent window changes (Planning Permit PLN18/0438 was issued for construction of two, two-storey dwellings)23 MAXIA ROAD DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Four lot subdivision121 BEVERLEY STREET DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of five, three-storey dwellings2 ELVIE STREET DONCASTER EAST 3109NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of two, two-storey dwellings4 ANDERSONS CREEK ROAD DONCASTER EAST 3109NOD issued by a delegate
- Two lot subdivision36 IRELAND AVENUE DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision48 LONG VALLEY WAY DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two, two-storey dwellings20 GEDYE STREET DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a front fence1/41 RUSSELL CRESCENT DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two, two-storey dwellings33 ROSELLA STREET DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two, two-storey dwellings70 LEEDS STREET DONCASTER EAST 3109NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of two, two-storey dwellings6 RICHARD STREET DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two, two-storey dwellings (resubmission of amended plans for assessment which increase boundary setbacks and reduce building height among other changes)78 DEVON DRIVE DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two, two-storey dwellings with an additional basement to the rear of the site3 ORAN COURT DONCASTER EAST 3109NOD issued by a delegate
- Two lot subdivision12 BAREENA GROVE DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision36 DEHNERT STREET DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to Planning Permit PL17/028014 by modifying the Dwelling 2 crossover and driveway (Planning Permit PL17/028014 was issued for the construction of two, two-storey dwellings)2 HUNTINGFIELD DRIVE DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two, two-storey dwellings26 CHAMPION STREET DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Four lot subdivision14 ELVIE STREET DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two two-storey dwellings18 MAXIA ROAD DONCASTER EAST 3109NOD issued by a delegate
July 2021
- Construction of five, two-storey dwellings with basement car parking2 MAJOR STREET DONCASTER EAST 3109NOD issued by a delegate
- Six lot subdivision12 MONTGOMERY STREET DONCASTER EAST 3109Permit 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
140 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BottlemartAlcohol
- BWSAlcohol
- Donburn CellarsAlcohol
252 Blackburn Road
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Joe's BakeryBakery
- Commonwealth BankBank
- Bbq
- Bench (3)
- TABBookmaker
- 1039 Doncaster RoadBus stop
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
51 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Aintree Avenue ReservePark
- Albany Way ReservePark
- Anderson ParkPark
- Baratta ReservePark
- Bellevue ReservePark
- Beverly ReservePark
- Brent Court ReservePark
- Bulleen Street ReservePark
- Butterfly Gardens ReservePark
- Carisbrook ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 21
- Emergency department
- On site
- Amcalpharmacy
- AmcalBlackburn Roadpharmacy
- Blackburn Road Medical Centreclinic
- Chemist Warehousepharmacy
- Chiro Lifeclinic
- Doncaster East Denture & Mouthguard ClinicJackson Courtdentist
- Doncaster East Family PracticeDoncaster Roadclinic
- Donvale Rehabilitation HospitalDoncaster Roadhospital
- Dorevitch PathologyJackson Courtsample_collection
- Family Doctordoctor
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)
- 7/10
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
Childcare
5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Deep Creek Child Care Centrekindergarten
- Deep Creek Preschoolkindergarten
- Good Start - DoncasterAndersons Creek Roadchildcare
- childcarechildcare
- kindergartenkindergarten
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)
- 60
- Parks (OSM)
- 58
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
- 69.3/100
- National rank
- 207th in Australia
- State rank
- 67th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #25 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #45 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
- B21 Criminal Damagecrime77
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime112
- B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime84
- B49 Other Theftcrime110
- E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime80
- Deep Creek Child Care Centrechildcarekindergarten
- Deep Creek Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
- Good Start - DoncasterchildcareAndersons Creek Roadchildcare
- childcarechildcarechildcare
- kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
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
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