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VIC · Manningham Council

Donvale, VIC, 3111

Current weather

11.8°CRain showers

89% humidity · 21.3 km/h wind · 15.2° / 10° today · 6.6 mm rain

Desirability index

93.8/100

#26 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Donvale is a mid-sized suburb in the Manningham area, home to around 12,644 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 343 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-9%), roughly 27.1 offences per 1,000 residents, 5 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 9 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
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)
210 / 444 / 128

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)
343
Against the person
41
Against property
233
Rate per 1,000 residents
27.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 308 residents
State safety percentile
20.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-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

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
1,112
  • Donvale Christian CollegeCombined
  • Donvale Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Heatherwood SchoolSpecial
  • Our Lady of the Pines SchoolPrimary
  • Whitefriars CollegeSecondary

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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

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, SPRINGVALE ROAD01 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, undefined01 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 & 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).

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· 88 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
2020· 86 proposals

86 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021… · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

46 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • Bbq
  • Bench (8)
  • Archangel Michael Monastery/Park RdBus stop
  • Donvale Aged Care/Springvale RoadBus stop
  • Donvale Reserve/Mitcham RoadBus stop
  • Donvale Terminus/Mitcham RoadBus stop
  • Eastern Freeway/Mitcham RoadBus stop
  • Leslie Street/Springvale RoadBus stop
  • Mulsanne Way/Mitcham RoadBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

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

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Clinicclinic
  • Tunstall Square Family Medical Centreclinic

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

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

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.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
43
Parks (OSM)
35

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
93.8/100
Cohort rank
#26 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Donvale Early Learning CentrechildcareMitcham Roadkindergarten
  • Montessori Early Education CentrechildcareMitcham Roadkindergarten
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Clinichealthclinic
  • Tunstall Square Family Medical Centrehealthclinic
  • Aranga Reservegovernmentpark
  • Argyle Street Reservegovernmentpark
  • Astelot Drive Reservegovernmentpark
  • Baradine Terrace Reservegovernmentpark
  • Buck Reservegovernmentpark

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