Doncaster
Doncaster Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Doncaster Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Doncaster Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Doncaster Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Balwyn High School
East Doncaster Secondary College
Koonung Secondary College
Marcellin College
Templestowe College
Box Hill Senior Secondary College
Suburbs Near DONCASTER
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📍 About Doncaster
DONCASTER is situated in Eastern Melbourne, home to 25,020 residents across a compact area with a population density of 2,844 people/km², according to ABS 2021 Census data.
Property: The local real estate market shows strong performance, with Data Vic Q2 2025 recording a median house price of $1.6M, representing substantial growth of 48% over the past 10 years. Unit prices are more accessible at a median of $0.6M, having increased 14% over the same period.
Education: Families have access to quality schooling options, with VCAA 2025 VCE results showing the local public option Doncaster Secondary College performing well at #18 among public schools, while nearby private school Marcellin College ranks #144 among private institutions.
Safety: The area maintains a reputation as a safe community, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a crime rate of 6,691 per 100,000 residents—slightly below the Victorian average of 6,810 at 0.98x the state rate.
Demographics: Doncaster stands out as one of Melbourne's significant Chinese communities, with Chinese residents making up 36.60% of the population, approximately 9,157 people, contributing to the suburb's diverse cultural character.
Transport: Located approximately 18.3km from the CBD, the suburb offers a 28-minute drive to the city center by car, though residents should note there is no train station serving the immediate area.