Doreen vs Hurstbridge
Doreen (median $753,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Hurstbridge ($910,000).
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Doreen and Hurstbridge side by side
| Measure | Doreen | Hurstbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $753,000 | $910,000 |
| Median unit | $525,400 | $321,120 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $570/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $490/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1047 | 1065 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 78 |
| Transit score | 0 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 65 |
| Population | 27,122 | 3,554 |
| Median age | 33 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 672 mm | 701 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.3°C | 27.5°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
Hurstbridge scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 78/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hurstbridge (1065) sits above Doreen (1047). Hurstbridge skews owner-occupied (88%), Doreen runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
- For buyers
- Doreen is the lower entry point at $753,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Hurstbridge edges out on average school ICSEA (1065 vs 1047).
Doreen vs Hurstbridge: common questions
Is Doreen or Hurstbridge cheaper to buy in?
Doreen has the lower median house price at $753,000, roughly 17% below Hurstbridge ($910,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Doreen or Hurstbridge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hurstbridge scores 1065 vs 1047 in Doreen. 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.
Which is more walkable, Doreen or Hurstbridge?
Hurstbridge scores 78/100 on walkability vs 10/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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