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Doncaster

POSTAL CODE: VIC, 3108
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DONCASTER, 3108 delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.

Average median house prices in VIC have risen as a whole, pulling DONCASTER, 3108 values up and netting property investors a capital gain of 5.37% for the past year.

Investors saw the median home price rise to $1,550,000.

Profits due to an upward trend in home prices in the suburb averaged 1.11% per annum over a 3-year period.

DONCASTER now ranks at the 185th place on a list of fastest growing suburbs in the territory.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in DONCASTER are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

Because of this real estate investors could earn a rental income of $750 based on current median home prices.

Regardless, it is expected for properties to spend some time on the market prior to a successful sale. In DONCASTER, homes and units usually stay on listing for an average of 81.6 days.

In 2016, 302 properties were sold in DONCASTER during the past year, making it the 342nd most active market in VIC based on total real estate transactions.

Surburb overview

Doncaster is a suburb of Manningham, approximately 15 kilometres east of Melbourne's Central Business District. According to the 2021 census, its population was 25,020.

The suburb is renowned for its shopping facilities, notably Westfield Doncaster, one of Melbourne's major shopping centres. It offers a wide range of retail, dining, and entertainment options.

Public transportation in Doncaster primarily consists of bus services, as the suburb lacks direct train or tram lines. The extensive bus network connects residents to Melbourne's CBD and surrounding areas, with dedicated bus lanes on the Eastern Freeway facilitating efficient commuting.

Doncaster offers various educational institutions to cater to the community's educational needs, including Doncaster Primary School and Doncaster Secondary College.

Numerous parks and green spaces, such as Ruffey Lake Park, support recreational activities. The park provides walking trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds, offering residents ample opportunities for outdoor leisure.

Doncaster's modern amenities, educational facilities, and green spaces make it appealing as a residential suburb within Melbourne's eastern corridor.

 

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