Doreen

Doreen is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 33 and a very high percentage of children under 15. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 8.4%, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

While 77.6% of residents were born in Australia, 19.9% were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, Italian, and Scottish.

About 18.6% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the Victorian average. Punjabi and Italian are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is split fairly evenly, with 45.2% of residents identifying as Christian and 41.8% reporting no religion. The latter is slightly above the state and national figures.

The community is well-qualified, with 64.3% of residents having completed Year 12, which is well above the national average. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 23.6% of the population.

Household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,308. About 25.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is a little above the national figure.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than the national average, with 24.4% of people affected. Asthma and mental health are the most common reported conditions.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 40.4% of people caring for children, far above the national figure. However, the rate of volunteering at 11.0% is much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is relatively small but notably successful, with a Year 12 completion rate of 52.0%, which is far above the national average. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is also higher than the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home and 70% of households being couples with children. Consequently, only 14.2% of people live alone, which is far below the state average.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 97.0% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are high, with a typical monthly cost of $2,000, and only 19.0% of homes are owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, as 55.9% drive to work and only 1.9% use public transport. While the area has many bus stops, only 23.1% of the workforce works from home.

Doreen is a dynamic area with high movement; 45.2% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.9% of the population.

The workforce is very active, with 72.7% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and education.

The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport. While most residents can easily reach health services on foot, access to groceries is slightly lower than the state average.