Doncaster, VIC 3147
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $450/wk Median
- 30.4% Renters
Doncaster Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 24.8k
- Median age
- 40
- Median weekly rent
- $450
- To the CBD
- 15km
- Walkability
- 7.9
- Schools within 3 km
- 11
ABS 2021 Census
Doncaster Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Doncaster is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 24,814 residents, a solid minority 30.4% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $450 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Doncaster
Doncaster Village
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Doncaster Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Doncaster
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Doncaster
Real questions renters ask before moving to Doncaster.
How much does it cost to rent in Doncaster?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Doncaster is $450. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $450 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Doncaster walkable?
Doncaster carries a walkability score of 7.9/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
What's the community like in Doncaster?
Locals describe Doncaster as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 24,814, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Doncaster a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Doncaster has a 30.4% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
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