Donnybrook, Victoria
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| Coordinates: 37°32′35″S 144°58′34″E / 37.543°S 144.976°E | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | Victoria | ||||||||||||
| City | Melbourne | ||||||||||||
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| • Total | 2,100 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode | 3064 | ||||||||||||
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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 recorded a population of 2,100 at the 2021 census.[1]
Bounded to the west by Merri Creek and in the east by Darebin Creek, the suburb consists of a railway station, general store, pub, spa and a small number of houses.
The town was likely named after the Donnybrook Parish in Dublin.[2]
Kinlochewe Post Office opened in 1850 along the Hume Highway; it was known as Donnybrook from 1854 until 1874 and was then renamed Kalkallo.
The railway line was open in 1872 and the station and new village were named Donnybrook. Donnybrook Post Office opened in 1889.[3]
Education
There are two schools in Donnybrook:
- Donnybrook Primary School (opened 2023)
- Hume Anglican Grammar (P-Y12, Donnybrook Campus)
Facilities
The City of Whittlesea opened the murnong Community Centre in February 2026[4]. Facilities include a small branch library operated by Yarra Plenty Regional Library.[5] It's mobile library service also maintains a weekly stop on Monday.[6]
Residential and commercial development
The Donnybrook area has had a number of development initiatives approved. These include:
Transport
Bus
Three bus routes service Donnybrook:
- 501 : Donnybrook station – Craigieburn station via Hume Freeway. Operated by CDC Melbourne.[10]
- 511 : Donnybrook station – Mandalay (Beveridge) via Olivine estate. Operated by CDC Melbourne.[11]
- 525 : Donnybrook station – Craigieburn station via Mickleham. Operated by Dysons.[12]
Train
Donnybrook station is located on the North East line and is served by V/Line Seymour and Shepparton services.
