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Doncaster, VIC
R-Score 85 / 100 — ranked #2,303 of 15,286 suburbs this month
Market conditions here are running warmer than most
Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.
Scores describe measured market conditions — not personal advice, and not a forecast.
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| Indicator | Doncaster Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 85 / 100 | Ranked #2,303 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $1,510,000 | +0.7% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $850/wk | Implies a 2.9% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 4% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 81 days | Part of Manningham (VIC) council area (LGA avg R-Score 89/100) |
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Doncaster VIC FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Doncaster, VIC
Is Doncaster VIC a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Doncaster (VIC 3108) scores 85/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #2,303 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Market conditions here are running warmer than most. Key fundamentals include a median price of $1,510,000, median rent of $850/wk, gross yield of 2.9%, and vacancy of 4%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Doncaster VIC?
The current median property price in Doncaster (VIC) is $1,510,000 (Oct 2026), representing a +0.7% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Doncaster currently spend a median of 81 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Doncaster VIC?
In Doncaster (VIC), the median weekly asking rent is $850/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 2.9%. The suburb vacancy rate is 4% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Doncaster VIC?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Doncaster against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Doncaster Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Doncaster VIC located in?
Doncaster (VIC, postcode 3108, 3111) is located in the Manningham council area (LGA) within Greater Melbourne. Across Manningham, the council-wide average R-Score is 89/100 across 10 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.