Doreen vs Hurstbridge
The verdict
Doreen is more affordable, with a median house price of $729K versus $898K in Hurstbridge. Doreen rates higher for liveability (58 vs 50). Hurstbridge rates higher for transport (92 vs 43). Hurstbridge is closer to the coast (31.6 km vs 32.7 km).
Scores
| Doreen | Hurstbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 71 |
| Transport | 43 | 92 |
| Education | 62 | 71 |
| Liveability | 58 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Doreen | Hurstbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,122 | 3,554 |
| Median age | 33 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,151 | $2,168 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.8% | 43.2% |
| Born in Australia | 77.6% | 86.1% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Doreen Stable · Hurstbridge Stable
Property
| Doreen | Hurstbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $729K | $898K |
| Median unit price | $541K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 0.6% | -5.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Doreen | Hurstbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 107 | 56 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 129 | 169 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 254 | 225 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,105 | 1,857 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Doreen | Hurstbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 1 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,053 | 1,060 |
See the full school list on each profile: Doreen · Hurstbridge
Transport
| Doreen | Hurstbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 90 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 98 | 64 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.8 km | 290 m |
Liveability
| Doreen | Hurstbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 12 |
| Parks | 211 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 32 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 176 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 32.7 km | 31.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.8 km | 28.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.0 km | 16.1 km |
Population & growth
| Doreen | Hurstbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 27,122 | 3,554 |
| Estimated 2025 | 27,170 | 3,499 |
| Projected 2041 | 29,542 | 3,871 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.04% | -0.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Doreen or Hurstbridge?
Doreen and Hurstbridge have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Doreen or Hurstbridge?
Doreen is more affordable, with a median house price of $729K versus $898K.
Which has better schools, Doreen or Hurstbridge?
Hurstbridge has a higher average school ICSEA (Doreen 1053 vs Hurstbridge 1060; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Doreen or Hurstbridge?
Hurstbridge has the higher transport score (Doreen 43/100 vs Hurstbridge 92/100).
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