Donvale
Donvale Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Donvale Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
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
Donvale Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Donvale Schools
Local Schools 2
Nearby Top Schools 6
Yarra Valley Grammar
East Doncaster Secondary College
Nunawading Christian College - Secondary
Ringwood Secondary College
Mullauna Secondary College
Aquinas College
Suburbs Near DONVALE
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📍 About Donvale
DONVALE is situated in Eastern Melbourne and houses 12,644 residents across a density of 1082 people/km², according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local real estate market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.5M (representing an 80% increase over 10 years) and median unit price of $0.9M (up 54% over the same period).
Education: Educational options include Donvale Christian College, a private school ranked #88 among private institutions based on VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 reveals Donvale is exceptionally secure, with a crime rate of 1598 per 100,000 residents—just 0.23 times the Victorian average of 6810, making it an extremely safe area.
Demographics: The suburb features a substantial Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 20.90% of the population, approximately 2,642 people.
Transport: Donvale sits approximately 25.2km from the CBD, offering a 32-minute drive to the city centre, while train access is available through stations in neighbouring areas.