VIC · Nillumbik Council

Doreen, 3754

Est. population · Jun 2025

32,813

Growth (1 yr)

+0.8%

Growth (5 yr)

+8.9%

Median age

33

Median income

$2,151/wk

Employment rate

69.5%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$833,500

Languages at home

19.1%non-English

Most common: Punjabi, Italian, Sinhalese

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

64.8/100
Good

Top 16% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
  • Education hub
What Doreen is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, High desirability, Education hub

Suburb profile

Doreen is a well-connected larger suburb in Nillumbik Council with everyday amenities close at hand. A younger crowd gives the area energy, with family life visible on every street. Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines.

Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Getting around is straightforward, with buses tying neighbouring communities together. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.

Local crime has been trending higher of late. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

The desirability picture is good, powered mainly by schools and education, plus community and employment relative to similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Doreen snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$834k

+8.2% change

Median rent

$640/wk

Population (ERP)

32,813

+0.8% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

3.7%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#60

among Metro Melbourne · Growth area

Safety

27th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

64th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

8/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

66th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
64.8/100 — Good
State standing
Top 16% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
568th in Australia
State rank
202nd in VIC
Peer rank
#60 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#147 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$640
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$833,500
Median price change
+8.2%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

32,813(June 2025)

+0.8% annual · +8.9% over 5 years · 64th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.8%
5-year growth
+8.9%
Change in 1 year
+278
Change in 5 years
+2,676
Growth rank in VIC
64th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~43,600), extrapolated at +5.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
27,122
Median age
33
Median household income / week
$2,151
Dwelling vacancy
3.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
340 of 9,100
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
69.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
8,285 / 450 / 23

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
1,035
Against the person
233
Against property
451
Rate per 1,000 residents
31.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 116 residents
State safety percentile
27.3th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+23.7%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault55
  • B21 Criminal Damage81
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle132
  • B49 Other Theft71
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order222

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,045.5
Median ICSEA percentile
66th
School list
  • Doreen Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1064 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 43% · 167 students · Top SEA quarter 28% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • Hazel Glen CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 1023 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 2,141 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Laurimar Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1027 · 59th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 968 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Plenty Valley Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1113 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 911 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Butterflies Childcare & Early Learning Centrechildcare
  • Butterflies Childcare & Early Learning Centrechildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

90 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bridge Inn Rd/Yan Yean Rd
  • Daisy Hill Rd/Yan Yean Rd
  • Daisy Hill Rd/Yan Yean Rd
  • Doctors Gully Rd/Yan Yean Rd
  • Rothacker Rise/Flaxen Hills Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

165 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 restaurants · 1 cafes · 5 fast food · 1 places of worship · 5 playgrounds · 5 sports centres · 36 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Great for outdoor family life210 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport90 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation48 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
44/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.04
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.26
Parks per 1,000 residents
7.74
Food & drink(7)
  • Pie FaceCafe
  • Captn's Cove Fish & ChipperyFast food
  • KFCFast food
  • Lilydale Roast ChickenFast food
  • McDonald'sFast food
  • Smokin' Joe's Pizza & GrillFast food
  • Doreen Noodle BarRestaurant
Shopping(2)
  • Doreen General StoreConvenience store
  • UnitedConvenience store
Community(3)
  • Butterflies Childcare & Early Learning CentreChildcare
  • Brookwood Community CentreCommunity centre
  • Doreen Primary SchoolSchool

    75 Doctors Gully Road

Sport & outdoors(78)
  • Bernard Tree ReservePark
  • Bernard WalkwayPark
  • Cathedral WalkwayPark
  • Dargo ParkPark
  • Dendron WalkwayPark
  • Dilwynia Tree ReservePark
  • Doreen Recreation ReservePark
  • Flaxen Hills Tree ReservePark
  • Graffs Cottage ParkPark
  • Harrie ReservePark
  • Jordan WalkwayPark
  • Laurimar WetlandsPark
  • Midland ParkPark
  • Mitchells Run ParkPark
  • Park (3)
  • Pinnacle ParkPark
  • Rangeview ParkPark
  • Red Angus ParkPark
  • Red Angus WalkwayPark
  • Senecio ParkPark
  • Shorthorn Red Gum ReservePark
  • Spoonbill WalkwayPark
  • Sugargum Tree ReservePark
  • Tarawera WalkwayPark
  • Timbertop ParkPark
  • Timbertop Tree ReservePark
  • Vitae WalkwayPark
  • Waterloo Tree ReservePark
  • Playground (5)
  • Sports centre (5)
  • Pat Fitzgerald OvalSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (36)
Transport(7)

7 bus stops

Other(21)
  • En Pointe Health CentreAlternative
  • Bbq
  • Bench (3)
  • Doreen MechanicalCar repair
  • Auto CarwashCar wash
  • Doreen Hand Car WashCar wash
  • Drinking water (4)
  • Doreen CFA Fire StationFire station
  • Garden (21)
  • Doreen Health & WellbeingMassage
  • Parking (23)
  • StaffParking
  • Hadlow & Sons Pet SuppliesPet
  • Pet
  • Doreen Dog WashPet Grooming
  • UnitedPetrol station
  • Hazelglen Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
  • Post Box
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter
  • BridgestoneTyres

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

127 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Ashgate Red Gum ReservePark
  • Aylesbury Tree ReservePark
  • Ballam ParkPark
  • Barrett ParkPark
  • Bear Tree ReservePark
  • Bedervale Redgum ReservePark
  • Beltons Redgum ReservePark
  • Berkshire Redgum ReservePark
  • Bernard Tree ReservePark
  • Bernard WalkwayPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
211
Parks (OSM)
210

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Hazelglen Uniting Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
5
Nearest hospital
Hospital (4.0 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Doreen Dental ClinicDentist
  • Doreen Family Medical PracticeClinic
  • En Pointe Health CentreAlternative
  • Riverstone Medical PracticeClinic
  • SmileWorks DentalHazel Glen DriveDentist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
1,158
Participants per 1,000 residents
35.3

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

50 planning-related records

2021· 11 proposals
  • September 2021

  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding, retaining wall and associated earthworks
    50 CHARLES STURT DRIVE DOREEN 3754Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    138 CHARLES STURT DRIVE DOREEN 3754Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a covered alfresco area
    300 DOCTORS GULLY ROAD DOREEN 3754Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works to convert existing garage into studio/office, construct new garage and carport and three horse shelters
    109 CHAPEL LANE DOREEN 3754Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a shed
    151 CHAPEL LANE DOREEN 3754Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • May 2021

  • Plenty Valley Christian College - The construction of a new education building at an existing school.
    840 YAN YEAN ROAD DOREEN 3754In progress
  • February 2021

  • Display of a electronic business identification signage Display of a electronic business identification signage
    80 Bassetts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of native vegetation within a Vegetation Protection Overlay. Removal of native vegetation within a Vegetation Protection Overlay.
    35 Lakeland DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • January 2021

  • Amendment to condition 9 Amendment to condition 9
    27 Hazel Glen DrivePermit issued by the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct extension to dwelling and construct a shed
    355 MIDDLE HUT ROAD DOREEN 3754Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend the existing dwelling
    1000 Yan Yean RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 29 proposals
  • December 2020

  • Amendment Amendment
    100 Cookes RoadPermit issued by the RA
  • Removal of native vegetation Removal of native vegetation
    16 Tarawera RoadWithdrawn
  • November 2020

  • Two lot subdivision Two lot subdivision
    815 Yan Yean RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding, retaining wall and associated earthworks
    50 CHARLES STURT DRIVE DOREEN 3754Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • October 2020

  • Residential Multi Lot Subdivision
    100 Cookes RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree
    840 Yan Yean RoadNo permit required
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    15 Chapel LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of native vegetation Removal of native vegetation
    790Y Bridge Inn RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of a takeaway food premises Use of a takeaway food premises
    3/95 Hazel Glen DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a replacement dwelling, alter and decommission the existing dwelling, illuminated tennis court, outbuilding (rumpus), extend a dam and extend the driveway
    360 MIDDLE HUT ROAD DOREEN 3754Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • September 2020

  • Construction of two dwellings Construction of two dwellings
    68 Nancarrow DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation to a restrictive covenant on PS804846J to allow for a side s Variation to a restrictive covenant on PS804846J to allow for a side street back of 2 metres
    35 Terry StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a shed
    50 Hoban CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    95 Chapel LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land
    895 Bridge Inn RoadRefusal issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    80 Brocks RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • August 2020

  • Variation to restrictive covenant to allow for a swimming pool outside Variation to restrictive covenant to allow for a swimming pool outside of a precribed building envelope
    16 Kilkenny RiseNo permit required
  • July 2020

  • VicSmart - removal of dead tree Removal of native vegetation
    20 Werther WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a stable and horse arena
    109 Bannons Lane NorthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of native vegetation (VicSmart) Removal of native vegetation (VicSmart)
    12 Walker DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • June 2020

  • Covenant / variation Variation to Restrictive Covenant PS640500J to remove Restriction 2 associated with Lot 424 to allow for the construction of an outbuilding outside of a prescribed building envelope on the rear boundary
    8 Gander StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment Amendment
    20B Yellow Brick RoadPermit issued by the RA
  • Subdivision - Multi lot and Subdivision - change of easement and/o Subdivision - Multi lot Subdivision - change of easement and/o
    910 Bridge Inn RoadPermit issued by the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling, buildings and works to construct a shed, soccer pitch and swimming pool
    45 Chapel LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land
    15A Yellow Brick RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation to restrictive covenant PS821043D to allow for the construct Variation to restrictive covenant PS821043D to allow for the construction of a dwelling with a side setback of 1.77m from the western boundary in lieu of the 2.0m setback prescribed by the building envelope.
    59 Nancarrow DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • May 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a shed
    300 Doctors Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Poultry Farm Use of the land for a poultry farm
    1655 Arthurs Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • April 2020

  • Subdivision of land Two Lot Subdivision
    1-3 Flaxen Hills RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

11 active roadworks / incidents

  • Yan Yean Road Upgrade – Stage 2 - Doreen - Activity Way RoadworksActivity Way - Doreen18 Aug 2026 – 24 Sep 2026
  • Yan Yean Road Upgrade – Stage 2 - Doreen - Bridge Inn Road RoadworksBridge Inn Road - Doreen09 Aug 2026 – 10 Sep 2026
  • Yan Yean Road Upgrade – Stage 2 - Doreen - Bridge Inn Road RoadworksBridge Inn Road - Doreen24 Nov 2025 – 31 Dec 2027
  • Yan Yean Road Upgrade – Stage 2 - Doreen - Bridge Inn Road Service Road RoadworksBridge Inn Road Service Road - Doreen18 Aug 2026 – 24 Sep 2026
  • Yan Yean Road Upgrade – Stage 2 - Doreen - Bridge Inn Road Service Road RoadworksBridge Inn Road Service Road - Doreen18 Jul 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
  • Yan Yean Road Upgrade – Stage 2 - Doreen - Doctors Gully Road RoadworksDoctors Gully Road - Doreen24 Nov 2025 – 31 Dec 2027
  • Yan Yean Road Upgrade – Stage 2 - Doreen - Yan Yean Road and Doctors Gully Road/Bridge Inn Road intersection RoadworksYan Yean Road and Doctors Gully Road/Bridge Inn Road intersection - Doreen20 Oct 2025 – 31 Dec 2027
  • Yan Yean Road Upgrade – Stage 2 - Doreen - Yan Yean Road and Doctors Gully Road/Bridge Inn Road roundabout RoadworksYan Yean Road and Doctors Gully Road/Bridge Inn Road roundabout - Doreen21 Sep 2026 – 17 Oct 2026
  • Yan Yean Road Upgrade – Stage 2 - Doreen - Yan Yean Road RoadworksYan Yean Road - Doreen10 Aug 2026 – 18 Aug 2026
  • Yan Yean Road Upgrade – Stage 2 - Doreen - Yan Yean Road RoadworksYan Yean Road - Doreen24 Nov 2025 – 31 Dec 2027

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closuresState road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
McEwen
Member of Parliament
Rob MITCHELL (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
117,921
Turnout (2025)
93.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.9 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 45.2%Labor 54.8%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.3 km away).

Coalition 47.0%Labor 53.0%

1.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +1.2 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Laurimar EastLabor 46.6% · Coalition 53.4% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
  • Doreen CentralLabor 57.3% · Coalition 42.7% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
  • DoreenLabor 49.4% · Coalition 50.6% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
  • LaurimarLabor 56.3% · Coalition 43.7% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
  • Laurimar CentralLabor 54.7% · Coalition 45.3% TPP (2025)1.8 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

More in Nillumbik Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.