DONCASTER EAST东唐卡斯

House Median
Local$1,552,500
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$710,000
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate2,422
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local38.0%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local1
Nearby4
Train Lines
Local Station No
Nearby Station No

DONCASTER EAST Property & Rent

Price data: © State Government of Victoria | Rent data: LGA average

DONCASTER EAST median house price is $1.55M, with +79% growth over 10 years, 43% above Melbourne median, unit median $710K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1,552,500
House Growth
+79%2014-2024
Unit Price
$710,000
Unit Growth
+49%2014-2024
3BR House
$650/wk
2BR House
$523/wk
3BR Unit
$700/wk
2BR Unit
$580/wk

DONCASTER EAST Safety Index

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)

Crime rate of 2,422 per 100k residents, 64% below the VIC average. Relatively safe area.

Relatively Safe
Crime rate 2,422 per 100kBelow VIC average (6,810)
749
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

DONCASTER EAST Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 30,926, 38.0% Chinese residents, above VIC average.

Population Overview

30,926
Total Population
2,784
/km² Density
38.0%
Chinese %
Well Above Avg

Top Ethnicities

1
Chinese
11,748 people
38.0%
2
English
4,551 people
14.7%
3
Aust
3,812 people
12.3%
4
Italian
2,189 people
7.1%
5
Greek
2,094 people
6.8%

Transport

22.9 km
To CBD
30 min
Drive to CBD
52 min
Transit to CBD
No Station
Bus/drive only

DONCASTER EAST Nearby Schools

Data source: VCAA 2025 VCE Results | Secondary schools with VCE results only

1 VCE school in DONCASTER EAST, 4 quality schools nearby, top score 86.9.

DONCASTER EAST Nearby Suburbs

Property data: © State Government of Victoria | 6 neighbours

Click to view each suburb's detail page

DONCASTER EAST Overview

DONCASTER EAST is positioned in Eastern Melbourne, home to 30,926 residents living at a density of 2,784 people per square kilometre, according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The local housing market shows strong performance, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.6M, representing impressive growth of 79% over the past decade. Units have also performed well, reaching a median price of $0.7M with 49% growth over the same 10-year period.

Education: Families have access to quality schooling options, with VCAA 2025 VCE results highlighting East Doncaster Secondary College as a standout local public school ranked #13 among public institutions. The nearby private option, Donvale Christian College, holds the #88 ranking among private schools.

Safety: Residents enjoy exceptional security, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of just 2,422 per 100,000 people. This represents only 0.36 times the Victorian average of 6,810, establishing the area as extremely safe.

Demographics: The suburb is distinguished by its significant Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 38.00% of the population (approximately 11,751 people), positioning it as one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential hubs.

Transport: Located approximately 22.9km from the CBD, the suburb offers a 30-minute drive to the city centre by car, though it currently lacks direct train station access.

DONCASTER EAST FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, DONCASTER EAST has a median house price of $1.6M, up 79% over 10 years, and median unit price of $0.7M, up 49% over 10 years. Solid price growth shows good investment potential.