Doncaster East, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Doncaster East VIC is 30,926 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Doncaster East is $701 per week ($36,452 per year). Median rent in Doncaster East is $462 per week ($2,002 per month). Doncaster East has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Doncaster East has a population density of 2,784 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Doncaster East is China. The most common religion is No religion (38.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Doncaster East is $2,400.

There were 953 recorded offences in Doncaster East in 2025-25, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (405 offences).

Population
30,926
Census 2021
Median income
$701/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$462/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Doncaster East vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Doncaster East is $701 a week, 9% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 864th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $462 a week, $146 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 25.8% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 41, 2 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureDoncaster EastTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$701/wk$767/wk −9%$766/wk
Household income$1,792/wk$1,687/wk +6%$1,637/wk
Rent$462/wk$316/wk +46%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,400/mo$1,723/mo +39%$1,733/mo
Median age4143 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.8%19.1% +6.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Doncaster East, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Doncaster East Population

30,926 residents at the 2021 Census.

Doncaster East Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$701/wk
$36,452 per year
Ranked 5,469 of 14,663
Median Rent
$462/wk
$2,002 per month
Ranked 924 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,400/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Doncaster East Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,792/wk
Median rent $462/wk
Rent to income 25.8%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Doncaster East against your income

About $7,765 a month
Median rent $462/wk
Left after rent $1,330/wk
Rent share 25.8%

Doncaster East Schools

17
schools nearby
13
government
1110
avg ICSEA score
9,852
total students
Serpell Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 1,231 students
1173
ICSEA
Beverley Hills Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 811 students
1153
ICSEA
Doncaster Gardens Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 785 students
1147
ICSEA
Milgate Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 742 students
1144
ICSEA
Kerrimuir Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 572 students
1137
ICSEA
Donburn Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 550 students
1133
ICSEA
East Doncaster Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,211 students
1124
ICSEA
Donvale Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 289 students
1120
ICSEA
Templestowe Park Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 548 students
1108
ICSEA
Our Lady of the Pines School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 404 students
1108
ICSEA
Ss Peter & Paul's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 60 students
1088
ICSEA
Doncaster Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,157 students
1067
ICSEA
Warrandyte High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 278 students
1049
ICSEA
Heatherwood School Government
Secondary · U · 214 students
991
ICSEA
Heatherwood School-State Vision Resource Centre Government
Secondary

Showing 15 of 17 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Doncaster East Map

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Doncaster East, Victoria: 37.7742°S, 145.1632°E

Doncaster East Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (17)

People in Doncaster East

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (14,898) Female 51.8% (16,028)

Population Density

2,784
people per km²
30,926 people · 11.1 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,071
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
14.9%
Malaysia
5.5%
Hong Kong
4.9%
Iran
3.1%
India
2.5%
Greece
2.0%
Italy
1.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
18.9%
Cantonese
13.5%
Greek
4.8%
Persian (excluding Dari)
3.4%
Arabic
2.3%
Italian
2.1%
Hindi
1.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Chinese
38.0%
English
14.7%
Australian
12.3%
Italian
7.1%
Greek
6.8%
Irish
3.9%
Scottish
3.7%
Indian
3.7%
German
1.6%
Korean
1.3%
Vietnamese
0.9%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
38.8%
Catholic
15.2%
Eastern Orthodox
7.3%
Buddhism
5.7%
Islam
5.0%
Anglican
4.8%
Not stated
4.7%
Christian (other)
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
58.8% 14,899
Separated
2.0% 516
Divorced
6.3% 1,589
Widowed
5.9% 1,485
Never married
27.0% 6,848

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
43.3%
Couple: no children
22.9%
Couple: no children under 15
22.2%
One parent: no children under 15
6.8%
One parent: children under 15
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
19.5%
2 persons
30.9%
3 persons
18.9%
4 persons
21.0%
5 persons
6.9%
6+ persons
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Doncaster East

Housing Tenure

Of the 10,939 occupied private dwellings in Doncaster East at the 2021 Census, 23.4% were rented, 41.4% owned outright and 31.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.3% 247 dwellings
Owned outright
41.4% 4,532 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
31.8% 3,483 dwellings
Rented
23.4% 2,558 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 116 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
73.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
15.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.9%
2 bedrooms
14.1%
3 bedrooms
39.6%
4 bedrooms
36.3%
5 bedrooms
7.1%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.6%
$300-$449/mo
1.9%
$450-$599/mo
1.7%
$600-$799/mo
2.2%
$800-$999/mo
3.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.2%
1 vehicle
36.5%
2 vehicles
42.5%
3 vehicles
11.1%
4+ vehicles
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Doncaster East

Employment

Employed full-time
34.3% 8,167 people
Employed part-time
21.5% 5,122 people
Unemployed
3.6% 860 people
Not in labour force
40.5% 9,628 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
38.1%
Managers
16.9%
Clerical & Administrative
13.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.6%
Community & Personal Service
9.3%
Sales Workers
6.7%
Labourers
3.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.3%
$1-$149/wk
1.1%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
5.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
6.1%
$800-$999/wk
5.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.3%
$4,000+/wk
14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.8%
$1-$149/wk
5.6%
$150-$299/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
4.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
8.0%
$800-$999/wk
8.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.6%
$3,500+/wk
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.8%
Did not go to work
16.3%
Car (passenger)
4.8%
Bus
4.4%
Walked only
1.7%
Other
0.6%
Train
0.5%
Truck
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%
Bicycle
0.1%
Tram/Light Rail
0.1%
Ferry
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
81.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
8.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
43.4%
Postgraduate Degree
19.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.4%
Certificate III/IV
13.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.9%
Certificate I/II
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
30.8%
Engineering
13.8%
Health
11.7%
Society & Culture
10.4%
Information Technology
9.5%
Education
6.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.2%
Architecture & Building
4.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.1%
Creative Arts
3.7%
Agriculture & Environment
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
39.2%
Secondary: Government
23.4%
Pre-school
10.4%
Vocational Education
9.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.8%
Secondary: Catholic
4.4%
Primary: Catholic
4.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.2%
Has need for assistance
5.7%
Need for assistance not stated
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,535
Asthma
816
Diabetes
774
Heart disease
684
Arthritis
680
Cancer
409
Stroke
313
Lung condition
294
Kidney disease
270
Dementia
88

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.0% 3,413
Did not provide
86.0% 21,040

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.0% 3,176
Not a volunteer
87.0% 21,324

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.0% 10
Current ADF: Reserves
0.0% 12
Previously served
1.2% 303
Never served
98.7% 24,257

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.3%
1 child
17.0%
2 children
34.7%
3 children
14.2%
4 children
3.9%
5+ children
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
126
1951: 1960
753
1961: 1970
952
1971: 1980
873
1981: 1990
2,000
1991: 2000
2,042
2001: 2010
3,636
2011: 2015
2,456
2016
573
2017
665
2018
662
2019
671
2020
322
2021
115

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

13.2%
moved in the last year
39.2%
moved in the last 5 years
5.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
25,905
Moved from VIC
2,846
Moved: same area (SA2)
526
Moved from overseas
396
Moved from NSW
47
Moved from QLD
30
Moved from SA
26
Moved from TAS
22
Moved from ACT
15
Moved from WA
7
Moved from NT
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.4%
5: 14 hours
25.9%
15: 29 hours
13.8%
30+ hours
9.4%
Did not do domestic work
30.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
94.4%
Step family: no other children
3.5%
Blended family: no other children
1.3%
Intact family: other children present
0.6%
Other couple: children only
0.1%
Step family: other children present
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Doncaster East Crime Statistics

953 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
405
Break & Enter
135
Assault
116
Property Damage
73
Justice Procedures
68
Fraud
57
Drug Offences
40
Weapons
31
Public Order
23
Robbery
4
Other
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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The closest suburb to Doncaster East is Templestowe, 2.4 km away.

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2.4 km away · income $781/wk · rent $513/wk
Donvale
3.1 km away · income $769/wk · rent $450/wk
Blackburn North
3.4 km away · income $822/wk · rent $431/wk
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3.7 km away · income $719/wk · rent $450/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doncaster East

What is the population of Doncaster East VIC?

The population of Doncaster East VIC is 30,926 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,784 people per km². Doncaster East is ranked #40 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Doncaster East?

The median personal income in Doncaster East VIC is $701 per week, or $36,452 per year. The median household income is $1,792 per week. Family income is $2,071 per week. Doncaster East is ranked #5,469 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Doncaster East?

Median rent in Doncaster East VIC is $462 per week ($2,002 per month). Rent represents 25.8% of household income, which is considered moderate. Doncaster East ranks #924 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Doncaster East?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Doncaster East VIC is $2,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Doncaster East?

The median age in Doncaster East VIC is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Doncaster East a good suburb to live in?

Doncaster East is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 30,926. The median income is $701/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20772. All dollar figures in AUD.