Family Guide to Doreen (2026)
Doreen has strong family infrastructure: 7 schools, 119 parks, 2 medical centres and 0 supermarkets.
Schools in Doreen
Doreen has 7 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Ivanhoe Grammar School (Plenty Campus) | 1-3 | 730 Bridge Inn Road |
| Laurimar Primary School | 1 | 1 Armidale Road |
| Plenty Valley Christian College | 1-3 | 840 Yan Yean Road |
| Hazel Glen College | 2-3 | 155 Cookes Road |
| Ashley Park Primary School | 1 | 105 Orchard Road, Doreen |
| Doreen Primary School | 1 | 75 Doctors Gully Road |
| St Paul the Apostle Primary School | 1 | 95 Cookes Road |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
Doreen has 119 parks:
- Laurimar Wetlands
- Pinnacle Park
- Mernda Recreational Reserve
- The Briars Village Park
- Overland Park
- Zannon Walkway
- Blackwood Park
- Hill Top Park
- Plus 111 more parks
Healthcare
2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Riverstone Medical Practice | — | — |
| Doreen Family Medical Practice | — | — |
Childcare
1 childcare centres:
- Butterflies Childcare & Early Learning Centre
Supermarkets
The Family Verdict
Doreen has strong family infrastructure. Strong school options and excellent green space make it a top choice for families.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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