VIC3754· Pop. 50,494Nillumbik

DOREEN

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$731,300

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

4.5%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.8%

modelled estimate

AI insights for DOREEN

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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DOREEN shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$390/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.19%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

63 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$570k

2021

$670k

2022

$680k

2023

$670k

2025

$731k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

DOREEN is a metropolitan VIC suburb with steady capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 2.8% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 4.5%
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,086/wk

$94k taxable p.a.

Renters

24.1%

73.6% owner-occupier

Median age

33.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.4%

Population growth

+4.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

83%

12% apartments

Degree qualified

41.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

20.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

450 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.3%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

27.8 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

28 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

59.2%

Balanced market

Walkability

13 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

25.1 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,070/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3754

🏫7 Primary📚4 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (7)

St Joseph's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1094

St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1080

Doreen Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1064

Mernda Park Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1057

Ashley Park Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1037

Mernda Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1035

Laurimar Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1027

📚Combined (4)

Mernda Hills Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1119

Plenty Valley Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1113

Hazel Glen College

Government · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1023

Mernda Central P-12 College

Government · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1009

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

67/ 100

7.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Above average

1060ICSEA · national avg 1000

11 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

41/ 100

🚆 3 train🚃 21 tram🚌 36 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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