According to Wikipedia, based on 2011 statistics, outside of Australia, the Philippiness is the most common country of birth in Doonside with 7.7% of the local population. India follows with 3.6%, then Fiji 3.2%, and New Zealand 2.6%. The most common ancestries in Doonside (State Suburbs) were Australian 20.0%, English 16.0%, Filipino 8.0%, Indian 5.4% and Irish 4.0%. Not surprising, Filipino or Tagalog is spoken more than 7% of the household and the biggest non-English language spoken in the suburb.
Doonside is known as the home to one of Sydney's tourist attractions, Featherdale Wildlife Park, where even the Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao once visited with his family.
Doonside has its own train station.
Six-year Doonside resident Mel Capili shares why he chose to live here.
Doonside train station Source: SBS Filipino/A. Violata
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Filipino establishments
The Filipinos have a significant contributions to the cuisine variety of the area. The Starlight Bakery, which offers Filipino Pan de sal, is popular even among non-Filipinos. Mix n' Match restaurant and Pinoy kitchen are both carinderia-type Filipino eateries. 
For more information on Pinoy Kitchen go to our interview with the owners, Ariel and Arnie Lopez.
Filipino-owned Mix n' Match Bakehouse in Doonside Source: SBS Filipino/A. Violata
Filipino-owned Mix n' Match Cafe & Takeaway in Doonside Source: SBS Filipino/A. Violata
Filipino-owned Pinoy Kitchen in Doonside Source: SBS Filipino/A. Violata
Teresa's Siopao and Catering in Doonside Source: SBS Filipino/A. Violata
Filipino-owned Starlight Bakery in Doonside Source: Starlight Bakery Facebook
