Doreen vs Mernda
Mernda (median $725,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Doreen ($753,000).
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Doreen and Mernda side by side
| Measure | Doreen | Mernda |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $753,000 | $725,000 |
| Median unit | $525,400 | $509,500 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1047 | 1052 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 27,122 | 23,369 |
| Median age | 33 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 672 mm | 644 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.3°C | 27.1°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
Doreen scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mernda (1052) sits above Doreen (1047).
- For buyers
- Mernda is the lower entry point at $725,000 median, 4% 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
- Mernda edges out on average school ICSEA (1052 vs 1047).
Doreen vs Mernda: common questions
Is Doreen or Mernda cheaper to buy in?
Mernda has the lower median house price at $725,000, roughly 4% below Doreen ($753,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Doreen or Mernda have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mernda scores 1052 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 Mernda?
Doreen scores 10/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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