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Doreen

Victoria, Australia · Oceania

About Doreen

Doreen works well as a base: 10 minutes from Yarrambat, 27km from Melbourne Zoo.

Doreen is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 27,122, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Doreen sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Melbourne time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Doreen to your route.

About Doreen

Doreen is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 29 km (18 mi) north-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Whittlesea and Shire of Nillumbik local government areas. Doreen recorded a population of 27,122 at the 2021 census. Patrick Reid settled the area in 1844, calling it

Read more "Hazel Glen". The Post Office opened on 8 December 1870 as Hazelglen, and was renamed Doreen in 1895. The area has a community hall and a Country Fire Authority fire station.

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Doreen offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Doreen located?

Doreen is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.6000 latitude, 145.1500 longitude.

What is the population of Doreen?

Doreen has a population of approximately 27,122 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
27,122
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Victoria
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Coordinates
-37.6000, 145.1500

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Doreen

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Melbourne Zoo

Australia's oldest zoo established in 1862, home to over 320 animal species in the heart of Melbourne.

27 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

Pellegrini's Espresso Bar

Melbourne's oldest espresso bar, opened in 1954 on Bourke Street with the city's first commercial espresso machine and an unchanged Formica bar. Order at the counter and eat standing or in the back kitchen.

28 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Petrol Circus

Melbourne's automotive culture and lifestyle brand hosting regular car meets, rides, and community events across the city.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Melbourne's premier aquarium on the Yarra River featuring Antarctic ice displays and an oceanarium with sharks and rays.

30 km · about 35 min drive

racetrack

Albert Park Circuit

Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Luna Park Melbourne

Historic St Kilda amusement park opened in 1912 with its iconic laughing face entrance on the waterfront.

34 km · about 40 min drive

racetrack

Sandown Raceway

A fast, flat 3.1km circuit inside a Melbourne horse racing course, running since 1962 and one of the last surviving old-school Australian touring car venues.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Doreen.

Yarrambat

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 1,542

Mernda

🇦🇺 Australia

5 km awayPop. 23,369

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🇦🇺 Australia

6 km awayPop. 3,363

South Morang

🇦🇺 Australia

7 km awayPop. 24,989

Diamond Creek

🇦🇺 Australia

7 km awayPop. 12,503

Wattleglen

🇦🇺 Australia

8 km awayPop. 1,904

Plenty

🇦🇺 Australia

8 km awayPop. 2,315

Panton Hill

🇦🇺 Australia

9 km awayPop. 1,028

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