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Dooen VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Dooen, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

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 religion is No Religion (41% of residents). 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).

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Dooen Population

residents (Census 2021)

Median Income

$896/wk

$46,592/yr

Median Rent

$150/wk

$650/mo

Median Age

47yrs

National: 38

Mortgage

$1,200/mo

Household size: —

Dooen Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Weekly Income

$896/wk

$46,592 per year

#2182 of 14,663

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Median Weekly Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Housing

$1,200/mo mortgage

Avg household size: —

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

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,181

Family income/wk

Dooen 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 & Locality (SAL)

Dooen Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.5% 42 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.5% 38 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Dooen Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Dooen Religion

No Religion

41.1%

Uniting Church

14.9%

Catholic

13.7%

Lutheran

12.4%

Anglican

10.4%

Not stated

4.1%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.7%

Church Christ

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dooen 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%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Dooen Employment

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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

Dooen 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

Dooen 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

Dooen 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

Dooen Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dooen 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

Dooen Marital Status

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Married

61.3% 122

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Divorced

10.1% 20

🕊️

Widowed

2.0% 4

👤

Never married

26.6% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dooen Ancestry

English

33.4%

Australian

33.1%

German

13.1%

Irish

10.3%

Scottish

6.4%

Dutch

1.8%

Polish

0.9%

Other

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dooen 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

Dooen Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.7% 13

✅

No need for assistance

97.3% 469

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

Dooen Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

32.2% 64

—

Not a volunteer

67.8% 135

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dooen 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

Dooen 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

Dooen 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

Dooen 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

Dooen 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

Dooen Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

473

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dooen Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Cancer

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

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

Dooen 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

Dooen 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

Dooen Military Service

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Previously served

2.6% 5

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Never served

97.4% 187

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dooen Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.1% 29

—

Did not provide

84.9% 163

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dooen 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

Dooen 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

Dooen 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

Dooen Where Residents Moved From

Same address

220

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Dooen Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dooen Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 16 total

Property Damage

Assault

Justice Procedures

Drug Offences

Theft

Public Order

Fraud

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Dooen Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

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.

If you earn X in Dooen

Your weekly income

≈ $8,303/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $1,766/wk

Rent share 7.8%

Dooen vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Woodside (Vic.)

Pop: 374 Income: $575/wk Rent: $260/wk

Seaspray

Pop: 373 Income: $507/wk Rent: $220/wk

Stanley (Vic.)

Pop: 371 Income: $727/wk Rent: $288/wk

Dhurringile

Pop: 369 Income: $711/wk Rent: $215/wk

Deans Marsh

Pop: 368 Income: $832/wk Rent: $288/wk

Hepburn Springs

Pop: 368 Income: $788/wk Rent: $341/wk

Compare Dooen

Dooen vs Woodside (Vic.) →Dooen vs Seaspray →Dooen vs Stanley (Vic.) →Dooen vs Dhurringile →

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 VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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