Doncaster at a glance
Median house
$1,554,000
Median unit
$620,000
Population
25.0k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Doncaster.
The postcode for Doncaster is 3107 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Doncaster is $1,554,000.
Doncaster (3107) sits in the Manningham region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,554,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Doncaster has roughly 25,020 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Doncaster's population at 25,020, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
25,020
Median age
40
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,554,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $620,000, roughly 60% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $311,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,554,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $620,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$476/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
$1,554,000
$620,000
25,020
Median age: 40
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Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.59% (median rent $476/wk against a $1,554,000 price tag). Units yield 3.77% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 30% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.59%
Based on $1,554,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.77%
Based on $620,000 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 202664%
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.
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Doncaster.
Frequently asked
About Doncaster.
- What is the median house price in Doncaster?
- The median house price in Doncaster, VIC 3107 is $1,554,000. The median unit price is $620,000.
- What is the Doncaster postcode?
- Doncaster is in the 3107 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Manningham region.
- Where is Doncaster?
- Doncaster is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3107. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Manningham region.
- What is the average rent in Doncaster?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $476, for units it's $450.
- What is the population of Doncaster?
- The population of Doncaster is approximately 25,020 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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