Doreen vs Yan Yean
Doreen scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Doreen (1047) sits above Yan Yean (1038).
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Doreen and Yan Yean side by side
| Measure | Doreen | Yan Yean |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $753,000 | – |
| Median unit | $525,400 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 1047 | 1038 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 27,122 | 246 |
| Median age | 33 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 672 mm | 684 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.3°C | 27.2°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
- Doreen edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1038).
Doreen vs Yan Yean: common questions
Does Doreen or Yan Yean have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Doreen scores 1047 vs 1038 in Yan Yean. 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 Yan Yean?
Doreen scores 10/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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