SuburbCheck

Drouin

VIC 3818 · Baw Baw

15,287 (2021) → 17,077 est. (2025) · High Growth

66
Overall score

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

15,287
Population
$621K
Median house (2024)
87
Safety score
85
Transport score

Drouin is a high growth suburb in Baw Baw, VIC 3818, about 85km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $621K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 85/100, and is about 34km inland. Drouin has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 87/100.

85.5 km
To Melbourne CBD
33.5 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
650 m
To nearest station

Demographics

15,287
Population
39
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,432
vs NSW median-22.6%
Bachelor degree or higher24.2%
Born in Australia82.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse5,146 / 220 / 291

Top countries of birth: England (3.91%), New Zealand (1.3%), Netherlands (0.89%), Scotland (0.58%), Philippines (0.54%)

Top languages: Mandarin (0.34%), German (0.27%), Afrikaans (0.24%), Punjabi (0.22%), Spanish (0.21%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$621K+0.6%
Median house (2024)
$441K+9.1%
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

87
Residential

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

30
Break & enter dwelling196/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
26
Motor vehicle theft170/100k
84
Domestic assault549/100k
2
Robbery13/100k
55
Non-domestic assault360/100k

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: 741 (all categories, latest year)4,847 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

49

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

18
Within 10km4 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1006 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Chairo Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1053
  • St Ita's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1020
  • Drouin Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 980
  • Drouin Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 977

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Chairo Christian School - Drouin East CampusCombined · Independent · 4.1km
  • Drouin South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 985
  • Drouin West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 988
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.1kmICSEA 1044
  • Marist-Sion CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 6.4kmICSEA 1030
  • Warragul Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 989
  • St Paul's Anglican Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 7.3kmICSEA 1100
  • Longwarry Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 960
  • Warragul & District Specialist SchoolCombined · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 956
  • Warragul Regional CollegeSecondary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 983
  • Warragul North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 1015
  • Lardner and District Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 1034

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

85
1Train
50Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Peak train frequency12/hr
Nearest train stationDrouin Railway (650 m)

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
88 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3636 in suburbParks
2222 in suburbPlaygrounds
33 in suburbPools
44 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
33 in suburbGPs
22 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
3737 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMonash Health Casey Hospital (45.4 km)
Nearest vet8.6 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (102.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

13

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

4
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
37
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

23

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

36
Parks
2
Nature reserves
6
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

13

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
2
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
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

32

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

3
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.33

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

64

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

5
Long Day Care
5
Preschool / Kinder
8
OSHC
Total services15
Exceeding NQS or above3 of 15 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.98

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate2.81%
Projected population 204123,114
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Baw Baw

Drouin EastData not available35transportDrouin WestData not available0transportDrouin SouthData not available8transportBrandy CreekData not available0transportLongwarry$550K82transportLardnerData not available0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Drouin

Is Drouin safe?

Drouin has a residential safety score of 87/100, 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 4,847 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Drouin?

In Drouin, the .

How far is Drouin from Melbourne CBD?

Drouin is about 85.5 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Drouin?

Drouin has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1008 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Drouin?

Drouin has a transport score of 85/100, including 1 train station and 50 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.