VIC3109· Pop. 30,926Manningham

DONCASTER HEIGHTS

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$1,660,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

1.4%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

0.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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DONCASTER HEIGHTS shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$462/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+3.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.67%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

53 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$1255k

2021

$1500k

2022

$1535k

2023

$1630k

2025

$1660k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

DONCASTER HEIGHTS is a metropolitan VIC suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 1.4% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,792/wk

$79k taxable p.a.

Renters

23.4%

73.3% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.2%

Population growth

+2.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

23.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

62%

24% apartments

Degree qualified

47.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

28.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

590 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.6%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

17.7 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

35 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

67.1%

Strong demand

Walkability

68 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

20.1 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,707/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3109

🏫5 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Beverley Hills Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1153

Doncaster Gardens Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1147

Milgate Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1144

Donburn Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1133

Ss Peter & Paul's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1088

🎓Secondary (1)

East Doncaster Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1124

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

61/ 100

7.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Top tier

1132ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

56/ 100

🚆 4 train🚃 9 tram🚌 47 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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