Is Donvale Safe? (2026)
Donvale is residential with good community infrastructure.
Important: We do not publish crime statistics directly. The authoritative source is the Crime Statistics Agency Victoria. Look up Donvale specifically for current data.
Safety Infrastructure
| Resource | Count |
|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 5 |
| Parks (lit, public) | 57 |
| Total local businesses | 105 |
High foot traffic from 105 local businesses keeps streets active.
Medical Facilities
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Hills Medical Centre | 2 Devlaw Drive, Doncaster East | +61 3 9842 9911 |
| Mitcham Private Hospital | 27 Doncaster East Road, Mitcham | +61 3 9210 3222 |
| Tunstall Square Family Medical Centre | — | +61 3 9842 7700 |
| Donvale Rehabilitation Hospital | 1119 Doncaster Road | — |
| Tunstall Square Medical Centre | 1092 Doncaster Road, Doncaster East | +61 3 9842 0600 |
Practical Safety Tips for Donvale
- Lock your car — opportunistic theft happens everywhere in Melbourne
- Know your neighbours — community connection is the best safety net
- Report suspicious activity — call 000 for emergencies, Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 for non-urgent
- Light your property — sensor lights deter opportunistic crime
- Secure bikes — bike theft is Melbourne’s most common property crime
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance) | 000 |
| Police non-emergency | 131 444 |
| Crime Stoppers | 1800 333 000 |
| SES (floods, storms) | 132 500 |
Related Guides
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- Cost of Living in Donvale
- Donvale Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Donvale
- Donvale Transport Guide
- Donvale Property Market
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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