Doveton
Doveton Property & Rent
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Doveton 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
Doveton Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Doveton Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 5
St John's Regional College
Gleneagles Secondary College
Maranatha Christian School
Lyndale Secondary College
Dandenong High School
Suburbs Near DOVETON
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📍 About Doveton
DOVETON is situated in South-Eastern Melbourne and home to 9,603 residents, with a population density of 2357 people per square kilometre according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local property market has shown strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $0.6M, representing a substantial 93% increase over the past decade. Units have also performed well, reaching a median price of $0.6M with growth of 77% over the same 10-year period.
Education: Educational options in the area include Ilim College, a local private school that achieved a ranking of #87 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: The Crime Statistics Agency reports a crime rate of 12,663 per 100,000 residents as of September 2025, which sits at 1.86 times the Victorian average of 6,810, indicating a slightly above average crime rate for the area.
Demographics: The suburb has a modest Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 3.10% of the population, or approximately 297 people, representing a smaller presence compared to many Melbourne suburbs.
Transport: Doveton is positioned approximately 34.2km from the CBD, with the journey taking around 31 minutes by car. While the suburb doesn't have its own train station, rail services are available in the neighbouring area.