Overall score
Arthurs Creek
40.8/100
Doreen
46.2/100
Arthurs Creek vs Doreen, VIC Suburb Comparison
Doreen for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Arthurs CreekDoreen
Crime rate
Arthurs Creek
75.0 / 1k
Doreen
34.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Arthurs Creek
1
Doreen
176
Population
Arthurs Creek
478
Doreen
27,122
Metric leadArthurs Creek 3Doreen 81 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Arthurs Creek | Doreen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.8/100 | 46.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.1/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 75.0 / 1k | 34.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 127 |
| Public transport stops | — | 90 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 176 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 50 |
| Green cover | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Population | 478 | 27,122 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Arthurs Creek is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Doreen is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby. Arthurs Creek sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Doreen is in a middle-ring position.
Arthurs Creek pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Doreen is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Doreen, while Arthurs Creek remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.