VIC3111· Pop. 12,644Manningham

DONVALE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$1,617,500

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

2.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

6.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.9%

modelled estimate

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DONVALE shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$613/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+1.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.09%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

53 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$1195k

2021

$1338k

2022

$1440k

2023

$1439k

2025

$1618k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

DONVALE is a metropolitan VIC suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 2.0% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 6.0%
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,100/wk

$79k taxable p.a.

Renters

15.4%

80.1% owner-occupier

Median age

45.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.9%

Population growth

+2.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

21.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

61%

24% apartments

Degree qualified

33.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

28.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

600 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.7%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

19.7 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

19 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

67.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

37 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

22.4 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,647/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3111

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Donvale Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1120(89%)

289 students16:1 student–teacher51% girls47% top SEA quarter

Our Lady of the Pines School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1108(86%)

404 students12:1 student–teacher47% girls38% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Whitefriars College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1112(87%)

1,055 students11:1 student–teacher0% girls43% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Donvale Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1158(96%)

1,623 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls63% top SEA quarter

⭐Special (1)

Heatherwood School

Government · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 991(43%)

214 students5:1 student–teacher39% girls11% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

61/ 100

7.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Above average

1098ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

44/ 100

🚆 2 train🚃 8 tram🚌 20 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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