Northern Grampians Shire Council

Dooen

VIC3401

Dooen at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

250

Median age 47

The brief

What to know about Dooen.

Dooen (3401) sits in the Northern Grampians region of Victoria.

Dooen has roughly 250 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Dooen scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Dooen's population at 250, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

250

Median age

47

Family households

83%

Lone person

13%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$200/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$150/wk

Owner occupied

90%

Renter occupied

10%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

250

Median age: 47

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

11

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences5 (45.5%)
C Drug offences3 (27.3%)
A Crimes against the person2 (18.2%)
D Public order and security offences1 (9.1%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Dooen.

Local schools for Dooen

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

St Michael and John's Primary School

Prep-6CoEdCatholic
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St Brigid's College

7-12CoEdCatholic
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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Frequently asked

About Dooen.

What is the Dooen postcode?
Dooen is in the 3401 postcode, in VIC, in the Northern Grampians Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Dooen?
The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $150.
What schools are in Dooen?
There are 2 schools serving Dooen on this page, including St Michael and John's Primary School, St Brigid's College.
How walkable is Dooen?
Dooen has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Dooen?
Dooen is close to Riverside, Horsham, Horsham West, Wonwondah East, Wonwondah South.
What is the population of Dooen?
Dooen has approximately 250 residents. The median age is 47.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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