[4] The site of the present-day buildings was formerly occupied by orchards and a small shop owned by the Serpell family, well-known early European settlers in the area.

[6] The original $12-million complex consisted of the four-storey Myer department store at the north end, two levels of shops running along the west side to the, then white, eight-storey office tower.

[8] A second level of shops was added to the south end including Franklins and a fresh food court above Coles and Kmart.

Doncaster Hill developers met several times with City Council over the next twelve months to discuss creating more sustainable buildings for the community but these plans did not progress.

Other changes included renovations to the existing Myer department store and additions of new anchor tenants Big W, Target new David Jones and a Borders(now closed).

New shops were added into the greatly expanded retail space such as JB Hi-Fi, Dick Smith (now closed), a larger 9 screen Village Cinemas, a gym which replaced the Doncaster Library, a new food court known as the Drum located on the corner of Williamsons and Doncaster Roads and new restaurants on the rooftop level.

Staff are titled "gizmotechs", and can arrange both home visits or to assist shoppers choosing technology in the centre at a fixed price.

[citation needed] MyerDavid JonesWoolworthsColesKmartBig WVillage 9 CinemasRebel SportJB Hi-FiTK MaxxBaby Bunting In July 2016, Westfield submitted a $500 million expansion masterplan, aimed at competing against other shopping centres such as Eastland Shopping Centre to the City of Manningham and to the Minister for Planning (see First Andrews Ministry) for approval to expand by nearly a third with substantial car parking,[15] and build a 14-story tower taller than the existing office tower that may stand out over the skyline.

[19] The new Westfield Doncaster now features more than 200 new retailers for a total around 400, a Village Cinemas complex and dining areas that take advantage of the site's elevated views towards the city skyline.

The stores include TGI Fridays, an American grill; Dohtonbori, named in reference to Dōtonbori with its second Australian restaurant; Lanzhou Noodle House; and Little Bangkok Thai amongst others.

The 907 SmartBus, which provides a frequent, direct route to the city, doesn't enter the interchange, using stops next to the centre on Doncaster Road instead.