Suburb Profile - Doveton VIC

Doveton is located approximately 31kms south east from the Melbourne CBD.

The suburb is well endorsed with many sports. Doveton has been an attraction to many families over the decades.

Myuna Farm offers kids a tractor ride tour. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/MyunaFarm/photos
Myuna Farm offers kids a tractor ride tour. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/MyunaFarm/photos
YMCA Doveton Pool in the Park. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/dovetonpoolinthepark/photos
YMCA Doveton Pool in the Park. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/dovetonpoolinthepark/photos
Doveton Football Club. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/DovetonFNC/photos
Doveton Football Club. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/DovetonFNC/photos

People

According to the Census Report 2016, Doveton recorded nearly 10,000 people. The average median age was 34 years old. Many families have called this place home with many households with children.

Lifestyle

Doveton has many different sporting activates available. The football, cricket and netball clubs are very popular, while it also has a tennis club, outdoor swimming pool, basketball courts and much more.

Homes

The suburb is predominantly made up of standalone homes, both single and double storey residents. In recent years there have been more knock down rebuilds and an introduction of new subdivisions and townhouses.

Doveton Tennis Club. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/Dovetontennisclub/photos
Doveton Tennis Club. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/Dovetontennisclub/photos
Kevin Adlard Reserve. Credit image: https://www.omnitech.com.au/projects/2018/4/9/kevin-adlard-reserve-doveton
Kevin Adlard Reserve. Credit image: https://www.omnitech.com.au/projects/2018/4/9/kevin-adlard-reserve-doveton

The suburb has a number of schools to choose from with extended options in neighbouring suburbs.

Doveton College

Doveton College is a pioneer in Australian education. It is the first government school designed to meet the needs of children from birth to Year 9 and their families.

Ilim College

Ilim College has a variety of campuses through Melbourne. The Doveton Campus is the news addition, founded in 2017. It currently has 202 enrolled students. This multi-cultural school features students from over 38 countries.

Holy Family Primary School

Holy Family School was established in February 1960. This co-educational school educates children from grades prep foundation through to grade six.

Holy Family Catholic Primary School. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=210743257731056&set=a.210743241064391&locale=zh_CN
Holy Family Catholic Primary School. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=210743257731056&set=a.210743241064391&locale=zh_CN

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