Doncaster East, VIC 3109

We have moved to East Doncaster few years back close to Devon Plaza. The location is unbeatable with access to 3 shopping complexes and walkable public transport on both Blackburn Road and Doncaster Road.

Plenty or recreation with trails, sports and outstanding restaurants and cafes that keep on getting better every month
(likes of Ms. Jackson & Zero95) Like most of East Doncaster, both primary and secondary public schools rank very highly on state rankings. We have seen number of families moving for better schools which, unfortunately impacts affordability and lack of rentals. That being said, East Doncaster is a complete suburb to raise a family.

Doncaster East: A hidden gem that makes my family incredibly happy. The leafy greens and tidy roads create such a peaceful vibe. The parks are perfect for picnics and outdoor fun.

The schools here are top-notch, which was a big deal for us. And let me tell you, the neighbors are so friendly and welcoming. It feels like we've found our tribe.

Food options? Oh, we've got plenty! From Jackson Court to Devon Plaza, Tunstall Square, The Pine, and Westfield Doncaster, you'll never run out of tasty choices.

And let's talk about the council. They're doing an awesome job! The parks are always well-maintained, and the roads are kept clean. It's clear they care about making this place great for everyone.

Doncaster East is our little slice of paradise. With its natural beauty, great schools, friendly community, and awesome council management, it's everything we could ask for. If you're after a laid-back lifestyle with a strong sense of community, Doncaster East is where it's at!

Green and peaceful

Legit eat outs.. great food

My office travel to the city with the public bus transportation is very fast. The bus service is frequent and punctual on most occasions. Doncaster east is very green and clean too

Nice people … very good joints to eat out

Excellent public schools in the area and very quiet, green

Good friendly area to live

Close to the suburb, there is a lot to do for outdoors for sports and recreation. I also enjoy the farmers market and fun activities like tree plantation activities organised by the local council that kids liked. The public schools are ranked better relative to the rest of Melbourne.

Very green and clean, so many places and trails to play and run. Very reliable public transport with buses available from most of the main roads.

The bin is the smallest of all other suburbs, need to pay extra for slightly bigger one. the contractor often can’t empty it properly. Don’t complaint, they will remember your address and try to make trouble of you. library story time is not as good as Glen Eira suburb, you can tell from scanty parents and babies. The vibe in this suburb is unpleasant, neighbors and community are not friendly, traffic is a problem, without a car, you can’t go anywhere.

Good places to eat on Doncaster rd like Fish & Burger co, Zero95. Other good Asian restaurants as well. Nearby greenery is good too

We moved to Melbourne from overseas as expats. We were looking for a neighbourhood to call our home and we stumbled upon this suburb while looking for a good pizza (that we devoured at Zero95). Our friends also backed our decision to move here.we havent looked back since.

For someone who works in the city and enjoys being closer to the nature, Doncaster East is a perfect place to live. Quick commute to the city via M3 and so close to the Yarra and areas like Warrandyte, Wonga Park and several trails, it is easy to feel blessed living here.

Our family bought a house in 2001. Family is fond of the parks and shopping. Kids attended EDSC and ended up with good grades. We made no compromise to maintain a good work life balance living here. Looking back, it was a good decision to move here

I like the great Asian food
shops in east Doncaster particularly original Hong Kong food

East Doncaster is a leafy green area that has a lots of reserves for picnic. The area has exceptional bus connectivity that is accessible within a few hundred meters from most properties.

Very good options to shop in East Doncaster.. kids go to the public schools that are good.

Helpful and welcoming neighbours. Lots of public transport (bus) options.

I like doncaster east. My kids like doncaster east as they have a lots of good friends. very good high school. Families should move here.

For the families that love being outdoors or lost somewhere in trails, Doncaster East is a great suburb. You don't have to go too far from the city to experience that, so the daily commute to CBD is not that difficult. There are great publis schools that ticks most boxes for families with kids.

We moved to Doncaster East from Balwyn North about four years ago to give a bit more space to our growing family without having to move too far from our friends in the Balwyn area. Although Balwyn is great, we don’t miss it that much now. Doncaster East better options for dining and shopping and it feels more self-contained. The area is pretty green with access to numerous trails and parklands which is a plus for a growing family. Almost entire Doncaster East enjoys a good school zoning for both primary and secondary which is rare to find. All of this so close to the CBD. Our kids are happy having moved here as they spend more time outdoors and can visit their old friends as well.

I live here with my family... Fantastic place with good neighbors eager to help... Shops and good restros ... Our friends are moving next month as well.

We have lived in this suburb for more than a decade and have seen our kids grow from using small tricycles to riding a dirt bike…playing basketball and cricket at Leeds street, running through the trails, attending and hosting birthday parties at Ruffey reserve, the memories are vivid.

The suburb offered everything that the kids needed including the schools. Area has some positive seen changes such as Westfield redevelopment and cool cafe’s opening in Jackson Court and Tunstall square that are perfect for weekend brunch. No - we aren’t going to leave this place soon

Doncaster East is a leafy suburb that enjoys close proximity to the city through M3 while not being too far from the hills. A perfect mix of country and city, that close to the CBD!!!

We love the access to the Koonung creek, Mullum mullum creek and Warrandyte hills. Westfield Doncaster is close by. A perfect suburb for a growing family that loves being outdoors. Good public schools make the suburb very attractive for the families.

There are several great cafe’s and neighbourly feel. While there are no trains, the bus service is excellent and provides last mile connectivity. The prices are now going crazy which is a bit sad.

Fairly close to the city with M3 connectivity. Very green with access to number of trails and parks very close by.

Add to this, almost entire suburb enjoys too rated primary schools eg., Beverley hills and good public seconds school in East Doncaster Secondary College. We are hoping to move there soon.

I work in Doncaster East for years now. The suburb seems convenient with exceptional public transport (bus) connectivity.

There are a lot of god places to eat out and the locals claim that the public schools are very good. The only flip side is that the suburb is becoming very expensive now.

Doncaster East is a leafy suburb with proximity to the city.
There are good public schools and great dining options with a friendly neighbourly feeling

Friendly suburb with all the conveniences. Some very nice options to eat out at Jackson court.

Access to good public schools is a plus.

Top rated primary and secondary public schools like Beverley hills Primary, Serpell Primary, East Doncaster Secondary College.

Easy to access to shops and cafes at Jackson court, Tunstall Square and Devon Ct.

Short drive to the hills and nature in Mullum Mullum creek, Warrandyte and beyond yet so close to the city. Great friendly neighborhood.
Highly recommended for families.

Just recently bought a townhouse in Doncaster East and were loving it!!!
I cant believe its quite expensive now. Nothing is under $1mil for a 3 bedroom townhouse
anymore.
Easy access to anywhere you want. Driving around our area next to the Pines, it has lots of apartments and new townhouses building up in our area.
People around here are nice and friendly people, everyone looks happy and fit .
We love Doncaster East and its the best suburb to live in if you are young family with kids.
Its safe and its a nice leafy pocket next to congested Doncaster and Box Hill.
It has lots of parks and little village like Templestowe village and the Pines.
Also my kids can go to Our Lady of the Pines for just 2 mins drive.
We will live here until we retire!

Great schools, green, access to shops

Pros
Parks/Recreation
Schools-Best For Young Kids.
Very Low Crime Levels. Great For Families
Cons
Internet (Usually Isn’t Very Good Here)
Public Transport
Overall I Would Say It Is An Okay Suburb As It Is Only 20Km Away From The City.

Have been living here three years. Friendly neighborhood and community, decent schools, plenty of amazing reserve parks,love everything about here.

Doncaster East remains affordable and still offers homes with sizeable back yards, as well as spacious apartment living, over some of the smaller floorplans being built in neighbouring suburbs such as Doncaster, Box Hill etc. The area offers excellent bus services, as well as easy access to the Eastern freeway. Reputable schools, great area for families.

Very convenient location with great bus service to city and surrounds. I know many people like the idea of trains but they don't go down side streets and most people have to catch buses to get trains! Really lovely community vibe!
Jodi Longmore-Scott - Sales Agent

Schools in Doncaster East are highly sought after. Amenities are conveniently located and it has a good homely feel to it.

Wendy Chong - Property Manager Doncaster East

I lived in Doncaster East for 13 years, and watched it change over the years from a quiet, relatively peaceful suburb to an overrated, traffic congested area full of unfriendly neighbours and crime issues. There were 4 robberies in our street in a little less than 15 months - including our home, which was robbed during the day between after school and evening rush hour. Neighbours were home directly opposite but no one "saw or heard" anything despite robbers making off with a literal truckload of our items, computers, jewellery and electrical equipment.

Despite some people's ratings and what real estate agents will tell you, research will reveal that Doncaster East has one of the highest property crime rates in suburban Melbourne. Interestingly, when we first moved there 13 years ago, a young couple who lived next door told us they were moving as they had found the area and the neighbours in the street to be "pretty unfriendly". I can confirm this to be our experience too, as people keep to themselves and dislike any sort of friendly interaction unless your children happen to be on their children's football team, then they will pull out all the stops.
The other issue was the way people drive so aggressively - the lack of transport, especially rail options leads to terrible traffic congestion and the daily commute is full of almost daily accidents and road rage incidents. Not a week went by in the last few years we lived there without experiencing (or seeing) road rage incidents and on one occasion, my young son was almost run over by a speeding Mercedes driver which hurtled around the corner whilst he was crossing a road on his way home from school. Children or young people are rarely seen walking or playing outside as the parents in the area drive them everywhere (and drivers in the area can't be trusted due to their road aggression).

My family has now sold and moved to another area of Melbourne and I was astonished at how friendly and welcoming the neighbours and all the local people were. We are twenty minutes from a large well known shopping complex and have a train station 5 minutes from our home. Best of all, I can see the beautiful Yarra Valley unfolding from my dining room windows and I enjoy leafy parks and green spaces full of people of all ages, unlike in Doncaster East where they were mainly for show apart from the odd person walking their dog of an evening.
Do yourself and your family a favour and avoid buying here.

A Perfect Leafy Eastern Suburb, where everyone knows each-other. Perfect for a happy, relaxed lifestyle with shops and transport right at your hands. Excellent Schools, Recreational Centers and Parks, East Doncaster makes the perfect option. East Doncaster, Simply Perfect.

Great suburb, there's no question about it! What I love most about it are the hills, trees and parks, fresh air, great people around neighbourhoods, quiet and safe. Definitely a fabulous place to raise a family as well as retire!

It's all about family living, relaxing and being a stones throw away from excellent shopping centres, quality food, public schools and beautiful parks. Safe quiet neighbourhood with mainly middle and upper class residents. The convenience of having one of the few non tolled freeways is brilliant.

Doncaster East has it all. A cosmopolitan dining and shopping precinct, quality schools, retirement villages and options, Eastern Freeway access and family-friendly streets. Tunstall Square immediately comes to mind when thinking about dinner plans, a special gift for a friend or a new look. The Milgate Park Estate, off Anderson's Creek Rd, is a particular area that is favoured for its many parks and proximity to Milgate Primary School and Our Lady of the Pines Primary School. Bordering Donvale, Doncaster East is well serviced by buses leaving from most main roads and busy streets - they'll take you to the nearby shopping mecca, Westfield Doncaster, schools and industry hubs at the afore mentioned shopping districts.
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