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Doncaster

VIC

Doncaster is a growing suburb in VIC with 28,353 residents.

SA2 code
207021157
State
VIC

Population

28,353

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+12.9%

3yr: +10.6% · 10yr: +34.5%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$450/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,595/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Doncaster (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +10.6%5yr: +12.9%10yr: +34.5%Total: +54.4%

Population grew from 18,365 to 28,353 over 24 years, averaging 1.8% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 0.5%

Predominantly detached houses (60.9%), mixed tenure (68% own or mortgage).

Dwelling mix

Houses 61%
Townhouses 22%
Apartments 17%
5,253 houses1,928 townhouses1,439 apartments

Tenure

Owned 40%
Mortgage 29%
Renting 32%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed
539 (5.5%)
2 bed
2,418 (24.8%)
3 bed
3,355 (34.4%)
4 bed
2,758 (28.2%)
5 bed
604 (6.2%)
6+ bed
90 (0.9%)

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