Donnybrook, VIC 3064 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Donnybrook is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3064, home to 2,100 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Whittlesea local government area and roughly 30 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,100
- Median age
- 30 years
- Median household income
- $2,207 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,004 /week
- Median family income
- $2,237 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Whittlesea
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - North East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- McEwen
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $401 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,100
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Gilgai Plains Primary School
- Hume Anglican Grammar
- Banum Warrik Primary School
- Mother Teresa School
- Gaayip-Yagila Primary School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Polaris Rd/Donnybrook Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 restaurant
- 5 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 29.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 94.2% of the 2,596 resolvable premises in Donnybrook. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 94.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 5.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 8,035 across postcode 3064 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 4,494 property offences, 1,701 violent offences, 330 drug offences.
- Wider Whittlesea LGA: 7,048 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Donnybrook?
Donnybrook (VIC 3064) had 2,100 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 30. It sits within the Whittlesea local government area.
What is the median rent in Donnybrook?
The median advertised rent in Donnybrook is $401/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Donnybrook?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Donnybrook covering government, independent, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Gilgai Plains Primary School (2.1 km), Hume Anglican Grammar (2.6 km), Banum Warrik Primary School (3.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Donnybrook?
Donnybrook is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (94.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Donnybrook?
Across postcode 3064, 8,035 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (4,494), violent (1,701), drug offences (330). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Donnybrook?
In Donnybrook, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (29.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Donnybrook?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Donnybrook centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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