Donvale, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Donvale, in the Manningham City local government area.
| Locality | Donvale |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Manningham City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.7867 |
| Longitude | 145.18502 |
| Population | 12,644 |
| Density | 1078.8 /km² |
| Area | 11.7 km² |
| Elevation | 143 m |
| Postcode | 3111 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 20 km east |
Donvale is a locality in the Manningham City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 12,644. The locality covers an area of 11.7 km², giving a population density of about 1078.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 143 m above sea level. It lies approximately 20 km east of Melbourne. Donvale is located at 37.7867°S, 145.1850°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3111.
Donvale lies cradled in a gentle fold of the Yarra Valley's western edge, a landscape shaped by the patient sculpting of creeks and the broad sweep of hills that catch the afternoon sun. It lies 2.4 km east-south-east of Doncaster East, VIC (from Doncaster East, VIC: bearing 121°T), and is situated 10.7 km north of Glen Waverley. The air here, particularly after a spring rain, carries the damp, earthy perfume of eucalypts and the subtle sweetness of flowering wattles, a scent that clings to the morning mist as it burns off. Broad lawns spill down towards the banks of the Koonung Creek, a ribbon of life that threads through the suburb, its banks often lined with the vibrant green of native grasses and the deeper hues of mature trees. The terrain itself is a study in subtle gradients, rising and falling with a quiet dignity that suggests a long, unhurried acquaintance with the elements. The colour of the sky at dusk, a wash of soft apricot and rose, frequently paints the western horizon, a beautiful punctuation mark to the day.
This is a place where the echoes of a more rural past still resonate, a suburb that grew from orchards and market gardens into a residential haven, its economy now largely driven by the daily commutes of its residents to the city's bustling centre. The legacy of that agricultural past can still be glimpsed in the occasional sprawling property that retains a sense of its former scale, a reminder of the land's bounty. While the intensive farming has largely receded, the spirit of community, a quiet neighbourliness, remains a distinctive characteristic of Donvale. The Koonung Creek, once a vital artery for the early settlers, now serves as a cherished natural amenity, a green corridor offering a refuge for local wildlife and a tranquil space for walkers and cyclists to trace its winding path.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Donvale, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Donvale, in the Manningham City local government area.
Detailed location data for Donvale includes the postcode (3111), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Manningham City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Donvale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |