Overall score
Doreen
46.2/100
Yarrambat
47.0/100
Doreen vs Yarrambat, VIC Suburb Comparison
Doreen for retirees and investment; Yarrambat for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DoreenYarrambat
Crime rate
Doreen
34.5 / 1k
Yarrambat
65.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Doreen
176
Yarrambat
30
Population
Doreen
27,122
Yarrambat
1,602
Metric leadDoreen 9Yarrambat 31 tiedacross 13 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 | Doreen | Yarrambat |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.2/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.2/100 | 28.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.5 / 1k | 65.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 127 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 90 | 22 |
| Walkability | 44.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 176 | 30 |
| Planning activity | 50 | 53 |
| Green cover | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Population | 27,122 | 1,602 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Doreen is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Yarrambat is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand. Doreen sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Yarrambat is further out with more breathing room.
Doreen pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Yarrambat is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Doreen, while Yarrambat 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.