Drouin
VIC 3818 · Baw Baw
15,287 (2021) → 17,077 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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 5 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3818 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1006 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Paul's Anglican Grammar School - Drouin CampusCombined · IndependentICSEA 1092
- Chairo Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1055
- St Ita's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1011
- Drouin Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 975
- Drouin Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 972
Nearby (within 10km)
- Chairo Christian School - Drouin East CampusCombined · Independent · 4.1km
- Drouin South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 982
- Drouin West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 999
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.1kmICSEA 1051
- Marist-Sion CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 6.4kmICSEA 1025
- St Paul's Anglican Grammar School - Warragul CampusCombined · Independent · 7.3km
- Warragul Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 986
- Longwarry Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 945
- Warragul & District Specialist SchoolCombined · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 963
- Warragul Regional CollegeSecondary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 975
- Warragul North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 1019
- Lardner and District Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 1007
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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, an estimated 149 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Drouin?
Drouin has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1021 (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.