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VIC · Nillumbik Council

Doreen, 3754

Current weather

9.9°CLight drizzle

93% humidity · 29.1 km/h wind · 11° / 8.5° today · 7.8 mm rain

Desirability score

57.9/100

900th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Doreen is a larger established suburb in the Nillumbik area, home to around 27,122 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 1,035 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+24%), roughly 38.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 6 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a reasonable spread of amenities, 15 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
27,122
Median age
33
Median household income / week
$2,151
Dwelling vacancy
3.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
340 of 9,100
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
69.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
667 / 450 / 23

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
1,035
Against the person
233
Against property
451
Rate per 1,000 residents
38.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 116 residents
State safety percentile
34th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+23.7%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault55
  • B21 Criminal Damage81
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle132
  • B49 Other Theft71
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order222

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
6
Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
1,050.5
  • Ashley Park Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Doreen Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Hazel Glen CollegeCombined
  • Laurimar Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Plenty Valley Christian CollegeCombined
  • St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

90 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bridge Inn Rd/Yan Yean Rd
  • Daisy Hill Rd/Yan Yean Rd
  • Daisy Hill Rd/Yan Yean Rd
  • Doctors Gully Rd/Yan Yean Rd
  • Rothacker Rise/Flaxen Hills Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

15 active roadworks / incidents

  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 14/06/2026 and 10/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.YAN YEAN ROAD, undefined14 Jun 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 14/06/2026 and 10/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.YAN YEAN ROAD, undefined14 Jun 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 14/06/2026 and 10/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.YAN YEAN ROAD, ORCHARD ROAD14 Jun 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 14/06/2026 and 10/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.ORCHARD ROAD, YAN YEAN ROAD14 Jun 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 14/06/2026 and 10/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.YAN YEAN ROAD, ORCHARD ROAD14 Jun 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 14/06/2026 and 10/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.YAN YEAN ROAD, ORCHARD ROAD14 Jun 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 14/06/2026 and 10/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.ORCHARD ROAD, YAN YEAN ROAD14 Jun 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
  • Yan Yean Road Upgrade – Stage 2 - Doreen - Bridge Inn Road RoadworksBridge Inn Road - Doreen24 Nov 2025 – 31 Dec 2027
  • Yan Yean Road Upgrade – Stage 2 - Doreen - Bridge Inn Road RoadworksBridge Inn Road - Doreen07 Jul 2026 – 08 Jul 2026
  • Yan Yean Road Upgrade – Stage 2 - Doreen - Bridge Inn Road Service Road RoadworksBridge Inn Road Service Road - Doreen09 Jul 2026 – 31 Aug 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

50 planning-related records

2021· 11 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding, retaining wall and associated earthworks
    50 CHARLES STURT DRIVE DOREEN 3754Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    138 CHARLES STURT DRIVE DOREEN 3754Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a covered alfresco area
    300 DOCTORS GULLY ROAD DOREEN 3754Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works to convert existing garage into studio/office, construct new garage and carport and three horse shelters
    109 CHAPEL LANE DOREEN 3754Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a shed
    151 CHAPEL LANE DOREEN 3754Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Plenty Valley Christian College - The construction of a new education building at an existing school.
    840 YAN YEAN ROAD DOREEN 3754In progress

  • February 2021

  • Display of a electronic business identification signage Display of a electronic business identification signage
    80 Bassetts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of native vegetation within a Vegetation Protection Overlay. Removal of native vegetation within a Vegetation Protection Overlay.
    35 Lakeland DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Amendment to condition 9 Amendment to condition 9
    27 Hazel Glen DrivePermit issued by the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct extension to dwelling and construct a shed
    355 MIDDLE HUT ROAD DOREEN 3754Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend the existing dwelling
    1000 Yan Yean RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 29 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Amendment Amendment
    100 Cookes RoadPermit issued by the RA
  • Removal of native vegetation Removal of native vegetation
    16 Tarawera RoadWithdrawn

  • November 2020

  • Two lot subdivision Two lot subdivision
    815 Yan Yean RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding, retaining wall and associated earthworks
    50 CHARLES STURT DRIVE DOREEN 3754Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Residential Multi Lot Subdivision
    100 Cookes RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree
    840 Yan Yean RoadNo permit required
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    15 Chapel LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of native vegetation Removal of native vegetation
    790Y Bridge Inn RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of a takeaway food premises Use of a takeaway food premises
    3/95 Hazel Glen DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a replacement dwelling, alter and decommission the existing dwelling, illuminated tennis court, outbuilding (rumpus), extend a dam and extend the driveway
    360 MIDDLE HUT ROAD DOREEN 3754Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Construction of two dwellings Construction of two dwellings
    68 Nancarrow DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation to a restrictive covenant on PS804846J to allow for a side s Variation to a restrictive covenant on PS804846J to allow for a side street back of 2 metres
    35 Terry StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a shed
    50 Hoban CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    95 Chapel LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land
    895 Bridge Inn RoadRefusal issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    80 Brocks RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Variation to restrictive covenant to allow for a swimming pool outside Variation to restrictive covenant to allow for a swimming pool outside of a precribed building envelope
    16 Kilkenny RiseNo permit required

  • July 2020

  • VicSmart - removal of dead tree Removal of native vegetation
    20 Werther WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a stable and horse arena
    109 Bannons Lane NorthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of native vegetation (VicSmart) Removal of native vegetation (VicSmart)
    12 Walker DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Covenant / variation Variation to Restrictive Covenant PS640500J to remove Restriction 2 associated with Lot 424 to allow for the construction of an outbuilding outside of a prescribed building envelope on the rear boundary
    8 Gander StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment Amendment
    20B Yellow Brick RoadPermit issued by the RA
  • Subdivision - Multi lot and Subdivision - change of easement and/o Subdivision - Multi lot Subdivision - change of easement and/o
    910 Bridge Inn RoadPermit issued by the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling, buildings and works to construct a shed, soccer pitch and swimming pool
    45 Chapel LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land
    15A Yellow Brick RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation to restrictive covenant PS821043D to allow for the construct Variation to restrictive covenant PS821043D to allow for the construction of a dwelling with a side setback of 1.77m from the western boundary in lieu of the 2.0m setback prescribed by the building envelope.
    59 Nancarrow DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a shed
    300 Doctors Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Poultry Farm Use of the land for a poultry farm
    1655 Arthurs Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Subdivision of land Two Lot Subdivision
    1-3 Flaxen Hills RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

24 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq
  • Bench (3)
  • Bridge Inn RoadBus stop
  • Brookwood AvenueBus stop
  • Bursaria WayBus stop
  • Cathedral RiseBus stop
  • Chapel Lane / Yan Yean RoadBus stop
  • Doctors Gully RoadBus stop
  • Tarawera RoadBus stop
  • Pie FaceCafe

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

127 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Ashgate Red Gum ReservePark
  • Aylesbury Tree ReservePark
  • Ballam ParkPark
  • Barrett ParkPark
  • Bear Tree ReservePark
  • Bedervale Redgum ReservePark
  • Beltons Redgum ReservePark
  • Berkshire Redgum ReservePark
  • Bernard Tree ReservePark
  • Bernard WalkwayPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
5
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Doreen Dental Clinicdentist
  • Doreen Family Medical Practiceclinic
  • En Pointe Health Centrealternative
  • Riverstone Medical Practiceclinic
  • SmileWorks DentalHazel Glen Drivedentist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Butterflies Childcare & Early Learning Centrechildcare
  • Butterflies Childcare & Early Learning Centrechildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
210
Parks (OSM)
210

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
57.9/100
National rank
900th in Australia
State rank
234th in VIC
Peer rank
#68 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#172 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • A231 Fv Common Assaultcrime55
  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime81
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime132
  • B49 Other Theftcrime71
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime222
  • Butterflies Childcare & Early Learning Centrechildcarechildcare
  • Butterflies Childcare & Early Learning Centrechildcarechildcare
  • Doreen Dental Clinichealthdentist
  • Doreen Family Medical Practicehealthclinic
  • En Pointe Health Centrehealthalternative

Data sources & freshness

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