Donnybrook at a glance
Median house
$645,000
Median unit
$300,960
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
114k
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Donnybrook.
The postcode for Donnybrook is 3064 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Donnybrook is $645,000.
Donnybrook (3064) sits in the Whittlesea region of Victoria. The median house here is $645,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Donnybrook has roughly 114,413 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Donnybrook 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Donnybrook's population at 114,413, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
114,413
Median age
31
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $645,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $300,960, roughly 53% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $129,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Donnybrook on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$645,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $300,960.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$381/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$324/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$645,000
$300,960
114,413
Median age: 31
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.07% (median rent $381/wk against a $645,000 price tag). Units yield 5.60% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.07%
Based on $645,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.60%
Based on $300,960 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–
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.
419
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Donnybrook.
Local schools for Donnybrook
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Gilgai Plains Primary School
Donnybrook Primary School
Banum Warrik Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Donnybrook.
- What is the median house price in Donnybrook?
- The median house price in Donnybrook, VIC 3064 is $645,000. The median unit price is $300,960.
- What is the Donnybrook postcode?
- Donnybrook is in the 3064 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Whittlesea region.
- Where is Donnybrook?
- Donnybrook is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3064. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Whittlesea region.
- What is the average rent in Donnybrook?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $381, for units it's $324.
- What schools are in Donnybrook?
- There are 20 schools serving Donnybrook on this page, including Gilgai Plains Primary School, Donnybrook Primary School, Banum Warrik Primary School.
- How walkable is Donnybrook?
- Donnybrook has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Donnybrook?
- Donnybrook is close to Kalkallo, Wollert, Craigieburn, Beveridge, Woodstock.
- What is the population of Donnybrook?
- The population of Donnybrook is approximately 114,413 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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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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