Donnybrook
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Donnybrook, VIC 3064.
About Donnybrook
Welcome to Donnybrook
Donnybrook sits on Melbourne's northern growth corridor, roughly 35 kilometres from the CBD, straddling the Hume Freeway as it pushes out past Craigieburn and Kalkallo. Once a scattering of farmland and a handful of older homes around the railway line, it's now one of the city's fastest-changing outer suburbs, with new estates such as Acclaim Donnybrook, Balmain Donnybrook, Matilda Donnybrook and Peppercorn Hill Donnybrook filling in what used to be paddocks.
With a median age of just 30 and a population of around 2,100 and climbing, Donnybrook is very much a suburb built for young families and first-home buyers chasing a new build at a comparatively accessible price point. It suits people who want space, a brand-new house, and are happy to trade inner-city convenience for room to grow, both literally and financially.
Housing & architecture
Donnybrook's housing stock is overwhelmingly new. Current listings show 93% houses, 6% vacant land and just 1% townhouses, reflecting a suburb still very much under construction rather than one with an established, varied streetscape. Most homes are contemporary builds on estate-standard blocks, with double garages, open-plan living and facades designed for street appeal rather than heritage charm.
Buyers after a period home or established garden will need to look elsewhere; this is a suburb for those wanting a fresh start, whether that means buying off-the-plan, securing a house-and-land package, or picking up a near-new home from an early stage of the estate's development.
The property market
The median house price in Donnybrook currently sits at $669,000, having grown by 3.0% recently, a solid if measured pace that reflects steady demand from owner-occupiers rather than speculative buying. For context against Melbourne's established suburbs, this remains an accessible entry point for many first-home buyers and young families priced out of areas closer to the city.
Renters can expect to pay a median of $503 a week, a figure that points to healthy demand from tenants who want new housing without the mortgage commitment. With land still being released across neighbouring estates like Peppercorn Hill and Matilda Donnybrook, buyers have reasonable choice, though the suburb's fortunes are closely tied to the broader growth corridor's infrastructure rollout.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Donnybrook Primary School serving the suburb's youngest residents and Hume Anglican Grammar's Donnybrook Campus offering an independent schooling option through to secondary years. Both are relatively new or growing facilities, in keeping with the suburb's overall youthful profile, and additional schools are expected as the surrounding estates fill out.
For now, older secondary students and families wanting a wider choice of schools often look to nearby Craigieburn and the broader Hume corridor, though this is likely to change as Donnybrook's population continues to build.
Getting around
Donnybrook has its own railway station on the Craigieburn line (via the Donnybrook extension), giving residents a direct rail link toward the city without needing to drive into Craigieburn first. The Hume Freeway runs close by, providing quick access south to Melbourne's northern suburbs and the CBD, or north toward Wallan and beyond.
As with much of the growth corridor, a car remains essential for day-to-day errands, especially while local roads and bus routes continue to catch up with the pace of housing development. Kalkallo and the Hume Freeway interchange nearby help keep travel times reasonable despite the distance from the city centre.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Donnybrook is still taking shape alongside the estates themselves, with local cafes, shops and services gradually opening to match the growing population. Residents currently lean on nearby Craigieburn and the broader Hume corridor for larger shopping centres, dining strips and entertainment, while local parks and open space within the new estates provide the everyday recreation options.
It's a suburb where community life is being built from scratch: young families, new playgrounds, and a steady rhythm of construction that will, over the coming years, fill out into a more complete suburban centre.
Market snapshot
Donnybrook property market
Median sale price
$669k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$503
per week
Gross rental yield
3.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$406k
Median
$669k
Premium
$807k
Days on market
63
Auction clearance
29%
Sold this year
475
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +1.8% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Donnybrook by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Donnybrook, VIC 3064.
Population
2,100
residents (2021)
Median age
30
years
Household income
$2,207
median, per week
Median rent
$401
per week
Median mortgage
$2,100
per month
Mortgage / income
22%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Donnybrook
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Hume Anglican Grammar - Donnybrook Campus
Recent results
Recently sold in Donnybrook
$715k
1 Foundation Ave
Sold ~July 2026
$695k
10 Swiss Boulevard
Sold ~July 2026
$630k
17 Bovine crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$643k
5 Midanbury Road
Sold ~July 2026
$653k
58 Foreshores Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$580k
20 Hutch Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$253k
308 (stage 3 Balmain) Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$713k
9 Lonsdale Parade
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Donnybrook suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Donnybrook?
The median house price in Donnybrook, VIC is $669k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 3.0%.
How much is rent in Donnybrook?
The median weekly rent in Donnybrook is around $503 per week.
Is Donnybrook a good place to live?
Donnybrook is a suburb in Victoria, Australia, 30 km (19 mi) north of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Whittlesea local government area. Donnybrook is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 2,100 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Donnybrook?
Donnybrook has a population of 2,100 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 30.
What schools are in Donnybrook?
There are 2 schools in or near Donnybrook, including Hume Anglican Grammar - Donnybrook Campus and Donnybrook Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Donnybrook?
Properties in Donnybrook take around 63 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 29%.
How much do you need to buy in Donnybrook?
Entry-level properties in Donnybrook start around $406k, while premium homes reach $807k.
What suburbs are near Donnybrook?
Suburbs near Donnybrook include Acclaim Donnybrook, Balmain Donnybrook, Matilda Donnybrook Donnybrook, Peppercorn Hill Donnybrook and Kalkallo.
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