Doveton flood & bushfire risk
Of Doveton’s 5,289 mapped properties, 0.5% are in a mapped flood area and 2.9% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Doveton’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Doveton
Flood and bushfire areas across Doveton. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Doveton
Doveton sits in the Casey council area, which recorded 23,284 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 23,284 total. Figures are for the whole Casey council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in Doveton
Median sale price by property type, with the year-on-year change.
Indicative suburb-wide estimate only — not a valuation of any specific property. A home’s actual value depends on its size, condition and exact location. Source: Valuer-General Victoria median sale prices (CC BY 4.0).
Zoning in Doveton
Doveton is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 2
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: RESIDENTIAL GROWTH ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
School catchments in Doveton
Doveton can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Doveton
At the 2021 Census, 55.3% of Doveton’s 9,603 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Doveton
Casey council approved 3,476 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Casey council area (not just Doveton). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.