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Dropmore

VIC 3660 • Victoria

19
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
23.65 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Dropmore

Dropmore is a tiny rural locality in Victoria, situated in the rolling pastoral country of the central highlands northeast of Melbourne, within the Strathbogie Ranges foothills between Seymour and Alexandra. With just 19 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, it is one of Victoria's smallest named localities, spread across approximately 23 square kilometres of grazing land and native bushland. The area falls within the Strathbogie Ranges region and is characterised by open farmland, scattered remnant eucalypt vegetation, and quiet country roads.

Life in Dropmore revolves around rural pursuits, with properties primarily used for livestock grazing and mixed farming. The locality has no dedicated commercial services, and residents travel to nearby Yea (around 25 kilometres south) or Seymour (approximately 30 kilometres to the west) for everyday needs including shopping, healthcare, and schools. The surrounding landscape offers scenic countryside typical of Victoria's central highlands, appealing to those who value peace, space, and a genuinely rural lifestyle.

Dropmore falls under postcode 3660 and is governed by the Mitchell Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3660
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mitchell
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Euroa (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.04°, 145.26°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
23.65 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3660

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3660, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,206
Median 2023–24
$50,268
▲ 16.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,581

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3660; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Yea Railway Station
25 km
N/A — car required

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
105 km
By Train
Drive to Yea Station, then ~1 hr 30 min to Southern Cross
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 40 min – 2 hr 10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 20 min

🛣️ Via Melba Highway or Maroondah Highway; no direct public transport from locality

Walkability Car-Dependent

Entirely rural locality with no footpaths or local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
19
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Mitchell Local Government Area, which contains Dropmore. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
238.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 53.6%
Motor vehicle theft
232.2 / 100k
2yr Up 118.8% 10yr Down 16.4%
Non-FV assault
302.8 / 100k
2yr Up 23.2% 10yr Down 22.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.7 / 100k
2yr Down 54.8% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
553.5 / 100k
2yr Up 80.2% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Mitchell →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dropmore VIC located? +

Dropmore is a small rural locality in Victoria's central highlands, situated between Seymour and Alexandra in the Strathbogie Ranges foothills, approximately 105 km northeast of Melbourne CBD.

What is the population of Dropmore VIC? +

Dropmore has one of Victoria's smallest populations, with just 19 residents recorded in the 2021 Census across its 23 square kilometre area.

What services are available near Dropmore VIC? +

Dropmore has no commercial services of its own. Residents access shops, healthcare, and schools in Yea (approximately 25 km away) or Seymour (approximately 30 km away).

Is Dropmore a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Dropmore is part of the Mitchell LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Dropmore? +

Dropmore had a population of 19 at the 2021 Census.