Donald at a glance
Median house
$350,000
Median unit
$137,520
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
1,472
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Donald.
The postcode for Donald is 3480 (VIC).
The median house price in Donald is $350,000.
Donald (3480) sits in the Yarriambiack region of Victoria. The median house here is $350,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Donald has roughly 1,472 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Donald scores 8/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Donald's population at 1,472, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,472
Median age
52
Family households
60%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $350,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $137,520, roughly 61% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $70,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Donald on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$350,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $137,520.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$180/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$350,000
$137,520
1,472
Median age: 52
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.67% (median rent $180/wk against a $350,000 price tag). Units yield 6.81% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (20%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.67%
Based on $350,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.81%
Based on $137,520 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202675%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
31
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.
8
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Donald.
Local schools for Donald
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Donald Primary School
Donald High School
Non-Government Schools
St Mary's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Donald.
- What is the median house price in Donald?
- The median house price in Donald, VIC 3480 is $350,000. The median unit price is $137,520.
- What is the Donald postcode?
- Donald is in the 3480 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarriambiack Shire Council region.
- Where is Donald?
- Donald is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3480, in the Yarriambiack Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Donald?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $180, for units it's $180.
- What schools are in Donald?
- There are 3 schools serving Donald on this page, including Donald Primary School, Donald High School, St Mary's School.
- How walkable is Donald?
- Donald has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Donald?
- Donald is close to Laen East, Gil Gil, Cope Cope, Rich Avon, Lake Buloke.
- What is the population of Donald?
- The population of Donald is approximately 1,472 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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