Doreen vs Yarrambat
The verdict
Doreen rates higher for liveability (58 vs 50). Yarrambat is closer to the coast (28.5 km vs 32.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Doreen rates higher (100 vs 73/100 in Yarrambat).
Scores
DoreenYarrambat
| Doreen | Yarrambat | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 51 |
| Transport | 43 | 43 |
| Education | 62 | 62 |
| 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 | Yarrambat | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,122 | 1,602 |
| Median age | 33 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,151 | $2,600 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.8% | 34.1% |
| Born in Australia | 77.6% | 83.0% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Doreen Stable · Yarrambat Stable
Property
| Doreen | Yarrambat | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $729K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $541K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 0.6% | Data not available |
| 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 | Yarrambat | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 73 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 107 | 437 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 129 | 125 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 254 | 250 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,105 | 2,559 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Doreen | Yarrambat | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 1 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,053 | 1,053 |
See the full school list on each profile: Doreen · Yarrambat
Transport
| Doreen | Yarrambat | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 90 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 98 | 86 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.8 km | 3.7 km |
Liveability
| Doreen | Yarrambat | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Parks | 211 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 32 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 176 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 32.7 km | 28.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.8 km | 24.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.0 km | 10.8 km |
Population & growth
| Doreen | Yarrambat | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 27,122 | 1,602 |
| Estimated 2025 | 27,170 | 1,612 |
| Projected 2041 | 29,542 | 1,745 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.04% | 0.16% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Doreen or Yarrambat?
Doreen has the higher residential safety score (Doreen 100/100 vs Yarrambat 73/100).
Which has better schools, Doreen or Yarrambat?
Doreen and Yarrambat have similar average school ICSEA scores (1053 and 1053).
Which has better public transport, Doreen or Yarrambat?
Doreen and Yarrambat have similar transport scores.
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