SuburbCheck

Dromana

VIC 3936 · Mornington Peninsula

6,626 (2021)6,850 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

43
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,626
Population
$1.03M
Median house (2024)
35
Safety score
20
Transport score

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.

57.8 km
To Melbourne CBD
2.6 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
14.8 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,626
Population
50
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,304
vs NSW median-29.5%
Bachelor degree or higher29.4%
Born in Australia74.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,231 / 49 / 288

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

$1.03M-11.4%
Median house (2024)
$781K+1.6%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

35
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

72
Break & enter dwelling1,087/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
26
Motor vehicle theft392/100k
25
Domestic assault377/100k
3
Robbery45/100k
23
Non-domestic assault347/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 528 (all categories, latest year)7,969 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

36

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

8
Within 10km3 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

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

20
16Bus
CBD commute (est.)185 min (bus)
Nearest train stationBittern Railway (14.8 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

22 in suburbSupermarkets
2222 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1414 in suburbParks
55 in suburbPlaygrounds
10016 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
33 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
33 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
3333 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachSafety Beach (2.6 km)
Nearest hospitalRosebud Hospital (11.6 km)
Nearest vet9.3 km
Nearest airportAvalon (57.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

24

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
33
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

26

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

14
Parks
2
Nature reserves
7
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

5

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

56

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

4
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
3
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.75

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

41

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

2
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.75

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.83%
Projected population 20417,571
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: 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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.