Doreen, VIC 3754 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Doreen is a rapidly growing outer suburb 29 km north-east of Melbourne CBD in the City of Whittlesea and Shire of Nillumbik, featuring the Laurimar estate and proximity to Mernda station. It houses young families in a mix of suburban developments and semi-rural areas along the Plenty River. Housing is predominantly detached houses with a median price around $800,000.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 27,122
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $2,151 /week
- Median personal income
- $928 /week
- Median family income
- $2,308 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Whittlesea
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - North East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Scullin
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $560 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Median house price
- $800,000
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Hazel Glen College
- Laurimar Primary School
- Doreen Primary School
Transport
- Mernda line — Mernda Station
- Bus route 389
- Yan Yean Road
Lifestyle & amenities
Family-focused growth suburb divided between suburban estates in Whittlesea and semi-rural areas in Nillumbik. Laurimar Town Centre provides local shopping; the suburb borders the Plenty River and retains green spaces amid new housing.[Domain suburb profile](https://www.domain.com.au/suburb-profile/doreen-vic-3754)
- 1 café
- 215 parks and reserves
- 10 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 25 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 27.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 70.7% of the 8,458 resolvable premises in Doreen. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 70.7%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.4%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 27.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,657 across postcode 3754 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 1,320 property offences, 493 violent offences, 94 public order offences.
- Wider Whittlesea LGA: 7,048 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Doreen?
Doreen (VIC 3754) had 27,122 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Whittlesea local government area.
What is the median rent in Doreen?
The median advertised rent in Doreen is $560/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Doreen?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Doreen. Nearest include: Hazel Glen College, Laurimar Primary School, Doreen Primary School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Doreen?
Doreen is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (70.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Doreen?
Across postcode 3754, 2,657 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (1,320), violent (493), public order (94). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Doreen?
In Doreen, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (27.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
Additional sources for this profile: