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Victoria · Postcode 3139
Don Valley postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 55 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Don Valley at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Don Valley vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Don Valley | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,760 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $270 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,800 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 44 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Don Valley is a locality 55 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3139. It falls within the Melbourne - Outer East region. The local government area is Yarra Ranges.
According to the 2021 Census, Don Valley has a population of 586 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,760, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 10 (1.7% of residents).
Housing in Don Valley includes a median weekly rent of $270, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,800, with 193 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 92.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Don Valley scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Don Valley is served by Don Valley Primary School.
Don Valley is part of the Yarra Ranges statistical area in Victoria.
Don Valley details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3139 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 586 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,760/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $632/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $270 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,800 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 15.1 km² |
| Population Density | 39/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 193 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 10 (1.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -37.761389 |
| Longitude | 145.584444 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 55 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Outer East |
| Area (SA3) | Yarra Ranges |
| Local Government | Yarra Ranges |
| Federal Electorate | Casey |
| State Electorate | Monbulk (Eastern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 109 (18.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 62 (10.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 119 (20.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 187 (31.9%) |
| 65+ years | 107 (18.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 56 (9.6%) |
| Asthma | 48 (8.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 23 (3.9%) |
| Diabetes | 20 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 19 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 11 (1.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 31 (16.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 72 (37.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 87 (45.8%) |
Schools in Don Valley
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Don Valley. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Don Valley
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.