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Dooen

VIC 3401 • Victoria

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

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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3401
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
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
Elevation
0m

🚌 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)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

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.