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Dooen

VIC 3401 • Victoria

250
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
115.90 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalWimmeraCar-Dependent
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About Dooen

Dooen is a rural locality in Victoria's Wimmera region, situated approximately 9 kilometres north-west of Horsham and 311 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, within the Rural City of Horsham. Covering around 116 square kilometres of flat, open farmland, Dooen is traversed by the Henty Highway — the main route linking Mildura to Portland. The locality had a population of 250 at the 2021 Census and has a long agricultural history, with its post office operating from 1877 until 1982.

Dooen's landscape is defined by the wide, golden grain and wheat-farming country typical of the Wimmera, with scattered farmsteads set amid broad open paddocks. There are no major commercial facilities within Dooen itself; the nearby regional city of Horsham provides schools, supermarkets, medical services, and cultural amenities for surrounding localities. The Henty Highway makes access to Horsham straightforward, and Dooen suits those who value a quiet agricultural lifestyle within easy reach of a well-serviced regional centre.

Dooen falls under postcode 3401 and is governed by the Horsham Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3401
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Horsham
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Lowan (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.88°, 141.94°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
115.90 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3401

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3401, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,317
Median 2023–24
$57,082
▲ 23.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,520

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3401; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
311 km
By Train
No direct train service; Horsham–Melbourne coach services available from Horsham (~9 km)
By Car (Peak)
approx 3.5 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr 15 min

🛣️ Henty Highway through locality; Western Highway (A8) main route to Melbourne via Horsham

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No services within the locality; a car is required for all daily errands, with Horsham providing the nearest shops and facilities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
250
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Horsham Local Government Area, which contains Dooen. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
185.9 / 100k
2yr Down 55.0% 10yr Down 63.8%
Motor vehicle theft
83.2 / 100k
2yr Down 15.5% 10yr Down 44.9%
Non-FV assault
528.4 / 100k
2yr Up 18.0% 10yr Down 24.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
288.7 / 100k
2yr Up 54.3% 10yr Down 36.2%
View all offence subgroups for Horsham →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dooen known for? +

Dooen is known as a quiet Wimmera grain-farming locality traversed by the Henty Highway. It has a long agricultural history, with its post office operating from 1877 until 1982, reflecting the area's early pastoral settlement.

How far is Dooen from Horsham? +

Dooen is approximately 9 kilometres north-west of Horsham, making it around a 10-15 minute drive to the regional city's services and amenities.

Does Dooen have public transport? +

Dooen has no rail or regular bus services. Horsham, the nearest regional centre, has limited coach connections to Melbourne, but within the locality a private vehicle is essential.

What is the population of Dooen? +

According to the 2021 Census, Dooen had a population of 250 people, consistent with its character as a small, sparsely populated farming locality in the Wimmera.

Is Dooen a good place to live? +

Dooen suits those with a connection to agriculture or a preference for open rural landscapes with minimal neighbours. The nearby city of Horsham offers a full range of services, and the locality's position on the Henty Highway provides good road connectivity.

What is the postcode for Dooen? +

The postcode for Dooen, Victoria is 3401, shared with the nearby regional city of Horsham.

Is Dooen a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Dooen is part of the Horsham LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.