Doveton at a glance
Median house
$630,000
Median unit
$565,000
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
9,603
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Doveton.
The postcode for Doveton is 3177 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Doveton is $630,000.
Doveton (3177) sits in the Casey region of Victoria. The median house here is $630,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Doveton has roughly 9,603 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Doveton scores 16/100 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Doveton's population at 9,603, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9,603
Median age
34
Family households
65%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $630,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $565,000, roughly 10% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $126,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Doveton on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$630,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $565,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
$630,000
$565,000
9,603
Median age: 34
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.64% (median rent $320/wk against a $630,000 price tag). Units yield 2.95% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 42% 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 20262.64%
Based on $630,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.95%
Based on $565,000 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 202653%
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.
1,189
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.
16
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Doveton.
Local schools for Doveton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Doveton College
Endeavour Hills Specialist School
James Cook 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 Doveton.
- What is the median house price in Doveton?
- The median house price in Doveton, VIC 3177 is $630,000. The median unit price is $565,000.
- What is the Doveton postcode?
- Doveton is in the 3177 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Casey region.
- Where is Doveton?
- Doveton is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3177. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Casey region.
- What is the average rent in Doveton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Doveton?
- There are 20 schools serving Doveton on this page, including Holy Family School, Doveton College, Endeavour Hills Specialist School.
- How walkable is Doveton?
- Doveton has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Doveton?
- Doveton is close to Eumemmerring, Endeavour Hills, Dandenong East, Dandenong, Dandenong South.
- What is the population of Doveton?
- The population of Doveton is approximately 9,603 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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