Doncaster

VIC 3108

Doncaster is a suburb located 18 km north-east of Melbourne's CBD, within the City of Manningham local government area. The suburb spans 8.9 km2 of hilly terrain, offering panoramic views in every direction. It is known for its extensive low-density housing, with the central area consisting of historical buildings, Westfield Doncaster Shopping Centre, and surrounding high-rise apartments. The suburb boasts a range of amenities, including several schools such as Doncaster Secondary College, Birralee Primary School, St. Gregory the Great Primary School, and Doncaster Primary School. While Doncaster currently lacks a railway station, there are plans for a future station, and residents currently need to travel to Box Hill to catch a train into the city. Doncaster has a diverse demographic, with 44.6% of residents born in Australia, followed by significant populations from China, Malaysia, Greece, Hong Kong, and Italy. Mandarin, Cantonese, Greek, Italian, and Persian are among the spoken languages in the area. Transportation in Doncaster includes major roads like Doncaster Road, the Eastern Freeway, and bus services to the CBD and surrounding areas. The suburb also has recreational and sporting facilities, such as the Doncaster Hockey Club, Doncaster Sharks Australian Rules football team, Doncaster Rovers SC soccer club, and Manningham Cricket Club.

AREA

8.7979 km²

POPULATION

25,020

OWNER OCCUPIED %

64%

LARGEST AGE GROUP

40-50

MEDIAN MONTHLY MORTGAGE

$2,167

MEDIAN WEEKLY RENT

$650