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Victoria · Postcode 3109
Doncaster East postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 17 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Doncaster East 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.
Where Doncaster East ranks: rents are among the top 10% in VIC; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Doncaster East vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Doncaster East | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,792 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $462 +VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,400 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 41 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% +VIC | 5.0% | 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.
Postcode 3109 covers Doncaster East, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 17 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - Inner East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Manningham.
According to the 2021 Census, Doncaster East has a population of 30,926 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,792, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 41 (0.1% of residents).
Housing in Doncaster East includes a median weekly rent of $462, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,400, with 10,939 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 75.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Doncaster East scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 6 schools in the Doncaster East area, including East Doncaster Secondary College, Beverley Hills Primary School, Doncaster Gardens Primary School and others.
Doncaster East is part of the Manningham - West statistical area in Victoria.
Doncaster East details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3109 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 30,926 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,792/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $701/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $462 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,400 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 11.1 km² |
| Population Density | 2784/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 10,939 |
| Australian Citizens | 76.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 41 (0.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.7883929 |
| Longitude | 145.1541397 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 17 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Inner East |
| Area (SA3) | Manningham - West |
| Local Government | Manningham |
| Federal Electorate | Menzies |
| State Electorate | Warrandyte (North-Eastern Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 5,587 (18.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 3,330 (10.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 7,953 (25.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 7,570 (24.5%) |
| 65+ years | 6,491 (21.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 2,235 (7.2%) |
| Asthma | 1,785 (5.8%) |
| Diabetes | 1,412 (4.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 1,143 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 874 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 296 (1.0%) |
| Dementia | 272 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 458 (4.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 3,951 (36.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4,608 (42.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,821 (16.8%) |
Schools in Doncaster East
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Doncaster East. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Doncaster East
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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.