Dromana
VIC 3936 · Mornington Peninsula
6,626 (2021) → 6,850 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Dromana is a moderate growth suburb in Mornington Peninsula, VIC 3936, about 58km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.03M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 20/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Dromana has an overall score of 43/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 35/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.01%), Greece (1.89%), New Zealand (1.77%), Italy (1.43%), Scotland (0.63%)
Top languages: Greek (3.34%), Italian (1.78%), Spanish (0.36%), Macedon (0.32%), Arabic (0.27%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1043 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Dromana Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1022
- Dromana Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1016
- Peninsula Specialist CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 960
Nearby (within 10km)
- Red Hill Consolidated SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1083
- Mount Martha Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 1090
- Balcombe Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 6.8kmICSEA 1094
- Osborne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.7kmICSEA 1067
- Rosebud Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.2kmICSEA 1011
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Dromana
Is Dromana safe?
Dromana has a residential safety score of 35/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,969 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Dromana?
In Dromana, the .
How far is Dromana from Melbourne CBD?
Dromana is about 57.8 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 185 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Dromana?
Dromana has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 999 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Dromana?
Dromana has a transport score of 20/100 and 16 bus stops.