Dooen, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Dooen VIC is 250 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dooen is $896 per week ($46,592 per year). Median rent in Dooen is $150 per week ($650 per month). Dooen has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Dooen has a population density of 2.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dooen is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (39.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dooen is $1,200.

There were 16 recorded offences in Dooen in 2025-25, a rate of 64 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (5 offences).

Population
250
Census 2021
Median income
$896/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$150/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
47years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Dooen vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Dooen is $896 a week, 17% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 277th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $150 a week, $166 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 7.8% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 47, 4 years older than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureDooenTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$896/wk$767/wk +17%$766/wk
Household income$1,916/wk$1,687/wk +14%$1,637/wk
Rent$150/wk$316/wk −53%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,200/mo$1,723/mo −30%$1,733/mo
Median age4743 +4 yrs42
Rent share of household income7.8%19.1% −11.3 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Dooen, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Dooen Population

250 residents at the 2021 Census.

Dooen Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$896/wk
$46,592 per year
Ranked 2,182 of 14,663
Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
Ranked 8,205 of 14,663
Median Age
47years
9 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,200/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Dooen Rent Prices & Affordability

8% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,916/wk
Median rent $150/wk
Rent to income 7.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Dooen against your income

About $8,303 a month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $1,766/wk
Rent share 7.8%

Dooen Map

Dooen, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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People in Dooen

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (131) Female 46.7% (115)

Population Density

2.2
people per km²
250 people · 115.9 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,181
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
1.6%
England
1.2%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
0.0%
Cambodia
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%
French
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
44.0%
Australian
43.6%
German
17.2%
Irish
13.6%
Scottish
8.4%
Dutch
2.4%
Polish
1.2%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
39.6%
Uniting Church
14.4%
Catholic
13.2%
Lutheran
12.0%
Anglican
10.0%
Not stated
4.0%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
1.6%
Church Christ
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
61.3% 122
Divorced
10.1% 20
Widowed
2.0% 4
Never married
26.6% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
38.2%
Couple: children under 15
31.4%
Couple: no children under 15
24.2%
One parent: children under 15
4.8%
One parent: no children under 15
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
13.8%
2 persons
46.0%
3 persons
16.1%
4 persons
18.4%
5 persons
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Dooen

Housing Tenure

Of the 89 occupied private dwellings in Dooen at the 2021 Census, 10.1% were rented, 47.2% owned outright and 42.7% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
47.2% 42 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
42.7% 38 dwellings
Rented
10.1% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
5.6%
3 bedrooms
41.1%
4 bedrooms
44.4%
5 bedrooms
4.4%
6+ bedrooms
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.9%
$450-$599/mo
6.7%
$600-$799/mo
13.3%
$800-$999/mo
11.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
28.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

1 vehicle
6.1%
2 vehicles
52.4%
3 vehicles
23.2%
4+ vehicles
18.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Dooen

Employment

Employed full-time
40.4% 76 people
Employed part-time
28.2% 53 people
Not in labour force
31.4% 59 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
22.7%
Professionals
22.7%
Managers
13.6%
Clerical & Administrative
13.6%
Community & Personal Service
11.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.0%
Labourers
4.5%
Sales Workers
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
10.9%
$800-$999/wk
4.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
17.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.7%
$4,000+/wk
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.4%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
3.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.3%
$800-$999/wk
16.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.8%
Did not go to work
12.5%
Walked only
6.7%
Car (passenger)
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
26.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
45.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
30.6%
Bachelor Degree
21.3%
Postgraduate Degree
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
24.2%
Health
18.9%
Society & Culture
14.7%
Architecture & Building
11.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.4%
Education
8.4%
Management & Commerce
6.3%
Agriculture & Environment
4.2%
Creative Arts
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
40.0%
Secondary: Government
22.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
17.5%
Secondary: Catholic
10.0%
Vocational Education
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.8%
Has need for assistance
4.0%
Need for assistance not stated
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
27
Arthritis
11
Cancer
9
Diabetes
8
Heart disease
7
Asthma
6
Lung condition
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.1% 29
Did not provide
84.9% 163

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
32.2% 64
Not a volunteer
67.8% 135

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.6% 5
Never served
97.4% 187

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
13.2%
2 children
32.4%
3 children
38.2%
4 children
16.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

Population Mobility

6.4%
moved in the last year
22.7%
moved in the last 5 years
1.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
71.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
220
Moved: same area (SA2)
5
Moved from VIC
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.6%
5: 14 hours
35.7%
15: 29 hours
15.1%
30+ hours
10.1%
Did not do domestic work
19.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Dooen Crime Statistics

16 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Property Damage
5
Assault
3
Drug Offences
2
Justice Procedures
2
Break & Enter
1
Theft
1
Fraud
1
Public Order
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

Suburbs near Dooen

The closest suburb to Dooen is Horsham, 9.4 km away.

Horsham
9.4 km away · income $748/wk · rent $245/wk
Haven
14.1 km away · income $912/wk · rent $303/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Dooen

What is the population of Dooen VIC?

The population of Dooen VIC is 250 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2.2 people per km². Dooen is ranked #6,421 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dooen?

The median personal income in Dooen VIC is $896 per week, or $46,592 per year. The median household income is $1,916 per week. Family income is $2,181 per week. Dooen is ranked #2,182 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dooen?

Median rent in Dooen VIC is $150 per week ($650 per month). Rent represents 7.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Dooen ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dooen?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dooen VIC is $1,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dooen?

The median age in Dooen VIC is 47 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dooen a good suburb to live in?

Dooen is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 250. The median income is $896/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20776. All dollar figures in AUD.