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House Median
This Suburb $753,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $525,400
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 2,703
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 1.7%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 2
Nearby Top Schools 5
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station Yes

Doreen Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$753K
House Growth
+75% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$525K
Unit Growth
+157% 2014-2024
3BR House
$595/week
2BR House
$550/week
3BR Unit
$660/week
2BR Unit
$575/week

Doreen Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Very Safe
Crime Rate 2,703 per 100,000 Below VIC average (6,810)
733
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 172 23.5%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 396 54%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 17 2.3%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 28 3.8%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 119 16.2%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 1 0.1%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Doreen Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

27,122
Total Population
841
People/km² Density
1.7%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
Aust
9,673 people
35.7%
2
English
8,960 people
33.0%
3
Irish
2,729 people
10.1%
4
Italian
2,593 people
9.6%
5
Scottish
2,266 people
8.4%

Transport

52.9 km
Distance to CBD
53 mins
Drive to CBD
74 mins
Transit to CBD
Nearby Station
In adjacent suburb

Suburbs Near DOREEN

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 4 nearby suburbs

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📍 About Doreen

DOREEN is situated in Northern Melbourne and home to 27,122 residents with a population density of 841 people per square kilometre, according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price at $0.8M, representing a substantial 75% increase over the past decade, while units have experienced even stronger growth at $0.5M, up 157% over 10 years.

Education: The suburb offers educational options including Hazel Glen College, a local public school ranked #129 among public schools, and Plenty Valley Christian College, a private institution ranked #147 among private schools, based on VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Doreen enjoys excellent safety credentials with a crime rate of 2703 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower at 0.40x the Victorian average of 6810, making it an extremely safe area according to the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025).

Demographics: The Chinese community represents 1.70% of residents, totalling approximately 461 people, indicating a smaller but present multicultural presence in the area.

Transport: The suburb is positioned approximately 52.9km from the CBD, with travel times of around 53 minutes by car. While Doreen doesn't have its own train station, rail services are accessible in neighbouring areas.