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Dooen vs Longerenong

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dooen (1025) sits above Longerenong (1007). Dooen skews owner-occupied (90%), Longerenong runs more rental-dense (77% owner).

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Dooen and Longerenong side by side

MeasureDooenLongerenong
Renting
Owner occupied90.0%77.0%
Renter occupied10.0%16.0%
Schools
Schools nearby24
Average ICSEA10251007
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population250237
Median age4732
Climate
Annual rainfall392 mm391 mm
Mean max, January30.6°C30.5°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Dooen edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 1007). Dooen also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Dooen vs Longerenong: common questions

Does Dooen or Longerenong have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dooen scores 1025 vs 1007 in Longerenong. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

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