Average rent in Doncaster East - North, VIC — 2026
Doncaster East - North is part of the Manningham council area and sits 19km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 15,672 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $497/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 17% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.
$497/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 15,672
- Median age
- 43
- Distance to Melbourne
- 19 km
- Households renting
- 17%
- Separate houses
- 78%
- Flats / apartments
- 11%
- Born overseas
- 51%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Manningham
ABS 2021
Renting in Doncaster East - North
Doncaster East - North is one of the more expensive parts of Victoria to rent in — the typical renter pays $497/week, around 37% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 80% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (78%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 19km from Melbourne, with a population of around 15,672 and a median age of 43. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.
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