Don Valley at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
586
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Don Valley.
The postcode for Don Valley is 3139 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Don Valley (3139) sits in the Cardinia region of Victoria.
Don Valley has roughly 586 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Don Valley scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Don Valley's population at 586, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
586
Median age
44
Family households
81%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$355/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
586
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
15
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Don Valley.
Local schools for Don Valley
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Government School Catchment
Don Valley Primary School
Launching Place Primary School
Yarra Junction Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Don Valley.
- What is the Don Valley postcode?
- Don Valley is in the 3139 postcode, in VIC, in the Cardinia Shire Council region.
- Where is Don Valley?
- Don Valley is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3139. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Cardinia Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Don Valley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $355, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Don Valley?
- There are 11 schools serving Don Valley on this page, including Don Valley Primary School, Launching Place Primary School, Yarra Junction Primary School.
- How walkable is Don Valley?
- Don Valley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Don Valley?
- Don Valley is close to Launching Place, Yarra Junction, Woori Yallock, Wesburn, Millgrove.
- What is the population of Don Valley?
- The population of Don Valley is approximately 586 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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