Suburb Profile - Doncaster VIC
Doncaster is a prestigious Melbourne suburb with a rich offering of recreational, dining and shopping choices
Doncaster is located only 17kms from the CBD and is home to prestigious schools and world-class amenities. It also plays a central role in Melbourne’s outstanding bus network with a high volume of routes. Westfield Doncaster continues to expand, with a redevelopment of $700M taking place a few years ago. Attracting 16 million customers and 400 retailers, Doncaster thrives on quality shopping.
People
Doncaster is home to older families and couples, in recent years, it has begun to attract a younger generation. According to the Census 2011 review, 62.4% of the population were aged between 15 – 65 years, with up to 51% of homes fully owned.
Lifestyle
With cafes, restaurants and world class shopping on your doorstep, Doncaster appeals to many. Doncaster also offers peaceful expanses of Ruffey Lake Park, the Yarra Trail, and the nearby Koonung Creek reserves.
Homes
People live in a variety of housing types, notably old large houses with generous landscapes. In modern times, many architectural designed Townhouses and Apartments.
Doncaster is home to some world class amenities. It also plays a central role in Melbourne’s outstanding bus network with a high volume of routes. Westfield Doncaster continues to expand, with a redevelopment of $700M taking place a few years ago. Attracting 16 million customers traverse its walkways and 400 retails, Doncaster thrives on quality shopping.
Primary and Secondary Schools in Doncaster
Doncaster Secondary College & East Doncaster Secondary College have achieved superior results, while various reputable primary schools continue to enhance children’s educational levels.
Doncaster Gardens Primary School
Doncaster Gardens Primary School is situated in a landscaped & well-shaded playground environment in Doncaster East. Doncaster Gardens is a multi-cultural community with students from Australian, European, Asian, African and Middle Eastern backgrounds.
Properties in suburbs near Doncaster
Looking for new and off the plan properties near Doncaster? We have a number of Apartments and Townhouses for sale in Lower Templestowe, Templestowe, Balwyn North, Box Hill North, Blackburn, Blackburn North and Donvale.