Family Guide to Doncaster (2026)
Doncaster has strong family infrastructure: 8 schools, 47 parks, 4 medical centres and 5 supermarkets.
Schools in Doncaster
Doncaster has 8 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Secondary College | — | 123-155 Church Road |
| Doncaster Primary School | — | 2-12 Council Street |
| Birralee Primary School | — | 8-26 Heyington Avenue |
| Templestowe Heights Primary School | — | 276-300 High Street |
| Templestowe College | — | 7 Cypress Avenue |
| St Gregory the Great Primary School | — | 71-89 Williamsons Road |
| St Bridget’s Catholic Primary School | — | 44 Sweyn Street |
| Bulleen Heights School Secondary Campus | — | 223-225 Manningham Road |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
Doncaster has 47 parks:
- Tram Road Reserve
- Ruffey Lake Park
- Rieschiecks Reserve
- Koonung Creek Reserve
- Wilsons Reserve
- Lawford Street Reserve
- Willow Bend Reserve
- Crawford Road Reserve
- Plus 39 more parks
Healthcare
4 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Care Family Practice | — | — |
| Chiropractor | — | — |
| Doncaster Private Hospital | — | — |
| St George Clinic for Women | 114 Williamsons Road, Doncaster | +61 3 9848 4262 |
Supermarkets
- Coles — 619 Doncaster Road
- Woolworths
- ALDI — 299-301 Manningham Road
- Orlando’s — 6-8 Stutt Avenue
- No 1 Asian Supermarket — 534 - 540 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
The Family Verdict
Doncaster has strong family infrastructure. Strong school options and excellent green space make it a top choice for families.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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