Woodards market snapshot
Oct 2026
Doncaster East

Doncaster East Property Market Report

Median House Price

$1,505,500

Median Unit price

$660,000

Av days on market

44.5 days

AV Rental per week

$720
Doncaster East

Family Friendly, With Plenty of Move-In Ready Options

Doncaster East remains a genuinely family-friendly suburb, and buyers here are most excited by walk-in ready homes with nothing left to do, by far the biggest driver of interest right now. The median house price is up 0.7 per cent to $1,520,000, with 471 sales this year, while units are up 4.4 per cent to $655,000.

Clearance has eased slightly to 67.5 per cent for houses, though units remain strong at 76.3 per cent, up 2.4 per cent. Days on market for units have improved sharply, down 20.9 per cent to 34 days, even as houses have taken a little longer, up 15.6 per cent to 52 days.

With value the dominant theme this year, buyers are studying recent sales closely before committing, and vendors who price to reflect exactly what's selling in the last month or two are converting that scrutiny into genuine results. Doncaster East's parks, schools and Westfield precinct continue to anchor strong underlying demand.

Doncaster East Demographics

Median age

40-59

Population

30,926

Median rent

$830

Household income

$1,500 - $1,749

Dwelling structure
House
63.08%
Semi-detached or Terrace
23.04%
Flat or Apartment
13.77%
Other
0.11%
Home ownership
Owned Outright
41.44%
Owner Mortgage
31.85%
Rented
23.39%
Other
3.32%
Method of travel to work
Car
49.44%
Bus
2.89%
Walk
1.11%
Train
0.33%
Industry of employment
Professionals
30.58%
Managers
15.38%
Clerical and Administrative Workers
13.91%
Sales Workers
10.01%

Market Performance

Median sale price
Properties sold
Auction clearance
Av days on market

Median sale price in Doncaster East

Median sale price for houses in Doncaster East is $1,505,500, down 0.4% from last year.

Median sale price for units in Doncaster East is $660,000, up 5.6% from last year.

Properties sold in Doncaster East

Properties sold for houses in Doncaster East is 454, down 3.8% from last year.

Properties sold for units in Doncaster East is 194, up 6.6% from last year.

Auction clearance in Doncaster East

Auction clearance for houses in Doncaster East is 66.7%, down 2.4% from last year.

Auction clearance for units in Doncaster East is 76.8%, up 0.4% from last year.

Av days on market in Doncaster East

Av days on market for houses in Doncaster East is 52, up 0.0% from last year.

Av days on market for units in Doncaster East is 37, down 14.0% from last year.

Sales data supplied by Domain

Sold Properties

Wondering what homes are actually selling for locally? Browse recently sold properties in the area

List
Map

Latest Articles

Landlord Insurance Protecting Your Investment When Things Dont Go to Plan
Landlord Insurance: Protecting Your Investment When Things Don't Go to Plan

Would you hand the keys to your brand-new car to someone you barely know without making sure it was insured? It's a question we often ask investors when discussing landlord insurance.

Read full article
What are the minimum standards
What Are The Minimum Standards?

Before a prospective renter walks through the door, much of the work that determines a successful tenancy should already be underway.

Read full article
What Happens if the Property Sits Vacant shutterstock 2510247207
What Happens if the Property Sits Vacant?

You check your phone, hoping for an update. Another inspection has finished, and you’re waiting to hear whether someone has applied.

Read full article
The Pre Settlement Rental Inspection
The Pre-Settlement Rental Inspection: Why Investors Shouldn’t Skip It

Buying an investment property is exciting. Between finance, contracts, building inspections and settlement, there is a lot happening in a relatively short period of time.

Read full article

Melbourne's property market is moving. Find out what your home is worth right now.

Discover the hidden potential of your biggest asset — for free, in seconds. Choose an Instant Appraisal for immediate market value and suburb performance, or request an in-depth Agent Appraisal from our experienced local Woodards professionals.

No obligation. No pressure. Just clarity.

Instant Appraisal
Agent Appraisal
Find out what your home is worth instantly
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Book your expert property appraisal
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Manningham office new 2026LRjpg v2

Doncaster East Office

Find Doncaster East's Best Real Estate Agents at Woodards


Find an Agent

All of our agents have the experience and local knowledge to guide you

Book an Appraisal

Whether selling or investing, an appraisal of value will give you the confidence to make an informed decision

Manage my Property

Switch to Woodards Property Management