Doreen Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Doreen Compares
Doreen vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Doreen | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,151 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $397 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 33 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3754 covers Doreen, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 28 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - North East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Whittlesea.
According to the 2021 Census, Doreen has a population of 27,122 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $2,151, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 387 (1.4% of residents).
Housing in Doreen includes a median weekly rent of $397, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 8,756 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 78.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Doreen scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
There are 6 schools in the Doreen area, including Hazel Glen College, Laurimar Primary School, Plenty Valley Christian College and others.
Doreen is part of the Whittlesea - Wallan statistical area in Victoria.
Doreen Details
| Postcode | 3754 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 27,122 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,151/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $928/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $397 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 32.2 km² |
| Population Density | 841/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 8,756 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 387 (1.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.605 |
| Longitude | 145.146 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 28 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North East |
| Area (SA3) | Whittlesea - Wallan |
| Local Government | Whittlesea |
| Federal Electorate | Mcewen |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 7,295 (26.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 3,178 (11.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 8,807 (32.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 5,590 (20.6%) |
| 65+ years | 2,262 (8.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 2,435 (9.0%) |
| Arthritis | 1,541 (5.7%) |
| Diabetes | 976 (3.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 658 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 478 (1.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 232 (0.9%) |
| Dementia | 54 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 127 (1.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,344 (27.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4,324 (49.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,865 (21.5%) |
Schools in Doreen
Suburbs Near Doreen
Same Postcode (3754)
More Doreen Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.