Side by sideSuburb comparison

Doncaster Heights vs Doncaster East.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Doncaster Heights edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Doncaster Heights (1118) sits above Doncaster East (1115).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Doncaster Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1118 vs 1115).

Common questionsDoncaster Heights vs Doncaster East

Common questions

Does Doncaster Heights or Doncaster East have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Doncaster Heights scores 1118 vs 1115 in Doncaster East. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Doncaster Heights
Metric
Doncaster East

Price & Market

Median house
$1,552,500
Median unit
$710,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$462/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$680/wk
$393/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$575/wk
Owner occupied
73.0%
Renter occupied
23.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
60
100
Bike score
100
30,926
Population
30,926
41
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1118
Avg ICSEA
1115

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).