Average rent in Doreen - South, VIC2026

Doreen - South is part of the Whittlesea council area and sits 26km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 10,471 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $386/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 23% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$386/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
10,471

ABS 2021

Median age
32
Distance to Melbourne
26 km
Households renting
23%
Separate houses
92%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
24%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Whittlesea

Renting in Doreen - South

Doreen - South runs roughly with the Victoria state median — renters typically pay $386/week, close to the $363/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (76% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 23% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (92%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 32 and a population around 10,471. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 24% of residents were born overseas. Doreen - South is 26km from Melbourne, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Doreen - South?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Doreen - South, VIC was $386. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Doreen - South rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Doreen - South came in at $386 — 6% above. Doreen - South sits 26km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 92% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Doreen - South have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Doreen - South's $386/week (ABS 2021): Ringwood East, Baranduda - Leneva, Bundoora - East. On the higher end, you've got Lorne - Anglesea, Altona, Murrumbeena. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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