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DONVALE唐维尔

Eastern Melbourne
中文/EN
House Median
Local$1,525,000
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$870,000
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate1,598
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local20.9%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local2
Nearby6
Train Lines
Local Station No
Nearby Station Yes

DONVALE Property & Rent

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

DONVALE median house price is $1.52M, with +80% growth over 10 years, 41% above Melbourne median, unit median $870K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1,525,000
House Growth
+80%2014-2024
Unit Price
$870,000
Unit Growth
+54%2014-2024
3BR House
$650/wk
2BR House
$523/wk
3BR Unit
$700/wk
2BR Unit
$580/wk

DONVALE Safety Index

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

Crime rate of 1,598 per 100k residents, 77% below the VIC average. Relatively safe area.

Relatively Safe
Crime rate 1,598 per 100kBelow VIC average (6,810)
202
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

DONVALE Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 12,644, 20.9% Chinese residents, above VIC average.

Population Overview

12,644
Total Population
1,082
/km² Density
20.9%
Chinese %
Well Above Avg

Top Ethnicities

1
English
3,105 people
24.6%
2
Aust
2,757 people
21.8%
3
Chinese
2,647 people
20.9%
4
Italian
1,130 people
8.9%
5
Irish
904 people
7.2%

Transport

25.2 km
To CBD
32 min
Drive to CBD
72 min
Transit to CBD
Nearby Station
In nearby suburb

DONVALE Nearby Suburbs

Property data: © State Government of Victoria | 8 neighbours
WARRANDYTE
$1.3MHouse
-Unit
DONCASTER EAST
$1.6MHouse
$710KUnit
PARK ORCHARDS
$2.0MHouse
-Unit
RINGWOOD NORTH
$1.2MHouse
$665KUnit
BLACKBURN NORTH
$1.4MHouse
$788KUnit
RINGWOOD
$1.0MHouse
$625KUnit
NUNAWADING
$1.2MHouse
$839KUnit
MITCHAM
$1.2MHouse
$785KUnit

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DONVALE Overview

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.

DONVALE FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, DONVALE has a median house price of $1.5M, up 80% over 10 years, and median unit price of $0.9M, up 54% over 10 years. Solid price growth shows good investment potential.