Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Doncaster
9 km²
More than half of the people in Doncaster were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. This highly educated community has grown by 35% since 2011 and is now one of the largest in its area. It is a place where professional careers and high qualifications meet a diverse, international population. The neighborhood is very walkable, with almost every home within a short stroll of parks, schools and health services.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
Explore Doncaster by topic
The typical resident is 40 years old, though the area has a high proportion of seniors, with 21.6% aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.0%, which is well below the national figure.
A striking 54.7% of residents were born overseas, a proportion far above the state and national averages. Chinese ancestry is the most common at 36.8%, and 17.2% of the population was born in China.
Language diversity is very high, with 58.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 11.4% of residents speak little or no English.
About 40.2% of the community reports having no religion, which is about the same as the state average. Christianity is the most common faith at 40.8%.
This is a highly qualified area where 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This strong educational profile is reflected in 73.5% of residents completing Year 12.
Typical weekly family income is $1,957, which is a little below the state figure. While personal incomes are generally lower than in most other areas, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose significantly since 2011.
Residents here are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions than the national average.
Volunteering has fallen since 2011 to 11.5%, which is a little below the national figure. The rate of people providing unpaid care is about the same as the state average.
The First Nations community is small, consisting of 63 people. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21, and a very high Year 12 completion rate of 63.4%.
Household sizes are about the same as the national average, with 2.4 people per home. About 26% of people live alone, a figure that has risen since 2011.
The area is seeing a shift in housing, with detached houses falling to 53.1% and rentals rising to 30.4%. Typical weekly rents are $450, which is much higher than in most other areas.
Working from home is very common here, with 31.2% of people doing so—far above the national figure. The area is well connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.
The community is quite mobile, with 47.6% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16.1% of the population.
Professional and managerial roles are common, though the unemployment rate of 6.1% is a little above the state average. About 57.4% of adults are working or looking for work.
Doncaster is an advantaged area, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage and education skills. It is also growing quickly, with a population increase of 12.6% since 2021.
The area is slightly cooler than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 20.4 degrees and annual rainfall that is well above the state figure.
This is a very walkable neighborhood where 95.4% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport.