Doreen at a glance
Median house
$753,000
Median unit
$525,400
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
27.1k
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Doreen.
The postcode for Doreen is 3754 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Doreen is $753,000.
Doreen (3754) sits in the Nillumbik region of Victoria. The median house here is $753,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Doreen has roughly 27,122 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Doreen scores 10/100 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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Doreen's population at 27,122, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
27,122
Median age
33
Family households
84%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $753,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $525,400, roughly 30% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $151,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$753,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $525,400.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$397/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$753,000
$525,400
27,122
Median age: 33
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.69% (median rent $390/wk against a $753,000 price tag). Units yield 3.93% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.69%
Based on $753,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.93%
Based on $525,400 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202677%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
687
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
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.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Doreen.
Local schools for Doreen
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Government School Catchment
Doreen Primary School
Ashley Park Primary School
Hazel Glen College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Doreen.
- What is the median house price in Doreen?
- The median house price in Doreen, VIC 3754 is $753,000. The median unit price is $525,400.
- What is the Doreen postcode?
- Doreen is in the 3754 postcode, in VIC, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- Where is Doreen?
- Doreen is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3754. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Doreen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $397.
- What schools are in Doreen?
- There are 20 schools serving Doreen on this page, including Doreen Primary School, Plenty Valley Christian College, Ashley Park Primary School.
- How walkable is Doreen?
- Doreen has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Doreen?
- Doreen is close to Nutfield, Mernda, Yarrambat, Arthurs Creek, Hurstbridge.
- What is the population of Doreen?
- The population of Doreen is approximately 27,122 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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