Donvale, VIC 3111
City of ManninghamAll suburbs in postcode 3111
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Median house price
$1,525,000
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
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Donvale at a glance
- Median unit
- $870,000
- Weekly rent
- $680
- Houses · units $575
- Population
- 12.6k
- Median age 45
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Rent: Victorian rental report, September 2025 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Donvale
Houses change hands at $1,525,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $870,000, roughly 43% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $305,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of September 2025· Victorian rental report
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What to know about Donvale
Donvale (3111) sits in the Manningham region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,525,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Donvale has roughly 12,644 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.
What it’s like to live here
Donvale scores 4/100 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 27°C (mild), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 799 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Schools in Donvale
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 4/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Donvale's population at 12,644, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 79%
- Lone person
- 20%
- Owner occupied
- 80%
- Renter occupied
- 15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.32% (median rent $680/wk against a $1,525,000 price tag). Units yield 3.44% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026
- 2.32%
- On the $1,525,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026
- 3.44%
- On the $870,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
239 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 799 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.8°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 5.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Donvale
- What is the median house price in Donvale?
- The median house price in Donvale, VIC 3111 is $1,525,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $870,000.
- How much is my house worth in Donvale?
- A useful starting point is the Donvale median house price of $1,525,000 (units $870,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Donvale a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Donvale is 2.3%: the median weekly house rent is $680 (Victorian rental report, September 2025) against the median house price of $1,525,000 (Land Victoria, the latest published quarter, updated May 2026). No 12-month price change is published for Donvale: the Land Victoria figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Donvale is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Donvale postcode?
- Donvale is in the 3111 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Manningham region.
- Where is Donvale?
- Donvale is a suburb in the City of Manningham area, VIC 3111.
- What is the average rent in Donvale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $680, for units it's $575.
- What schools are in Donvale?
- There are 20 schools serving Donvale on this page, including Whitefriars College, Heatherwood School, Donvale Primary School.
- How walkable is Donvale?
- Donvale has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Donvale?
- Donvale is close to Mitcham North, Rangeview, Doncaster Heights, Park Orchards, Doncaster East.
- What is the population of Donvale?
- The population of Donvale is approximately 12,644 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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