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Doncaster, VIC 3108
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,530,000
market range $1.4M-$1.7M
Median Unit
$650,000
market range $600K-$675K
Gross Yield (houses)
2.7%
1yr Growth (houses)
+1.6%
market range -7.5% to +10.0%
Investment snapshot for Doncaster
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Doncaster market and investor summary
In Doncaster, VIC 3108, the median house sells for around $1.5M, on a gross rental yield of 2.7% for houses. House prices have moved +1.6% over the past year and -1.1% over three years. At 1.9% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.7% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.9% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Doncaster: people, income and schools
Doncaster has a resident population of roughly 25,020, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 13% over five years. At a median age of 40, it reads as skewed a little older, and 72% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $83,000 a year (about $1,590 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (9 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 18.5 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 37% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 52 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Doncaster sits about 14 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 58 for walkability and 100 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 25,020
- +13% over 5yr
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $83,000/yr
- Households renting
- 28%
- Family households
- 54%
- Socio-economic rank
- 9/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 52
- avg ICSEA 1093
- Unemployment
- 5.4%
- Distance to CBD
- 14 km
- Walk score
- 58/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Doncaster
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What should I check before investing in Doncaster?
Doncaster has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.2%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Tight rental market (1.9% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Doncaster?
The median property price in Doncaster, VIC 3108 is $1.5M for houses and $650K for units.
What rental yield does Doncaster show?
The gross rental yield in Doncaster is 2.7% for houses and 5.2% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Doncaster?
House prices in Doncaster are up 1.6% over the past year and down 1.1% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Doncaster?
The current vacancy rate in Doncaster is 1.9%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Doncaster?
Doncaster has a population of approximately 25,020 residents, with a median age of 40.
What schools are near Doncaster?
There are 52 schools within roughly 5km of Doncaster. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Doncaster affordable to buy in?
A median house in Doncaster costs about 18.5 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Doncaster's population growing?
The population of Doncaster has grown about 13% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Doncaster from the CBD?
Doncaster is about 14 km from the CBD.
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