Drouin

VIC 3818 • Rest of VIC

15,287
Population (2021)
$36,088
Median Income
52.37 km²
Area
104m
Elevation
Country TownTree-ChangeRail ConnectedAffordable

About Drouin

Drouin is a thriving Gippsland town of 15,300, located 85 kilometres east of Melbourne in Baw Baw Shire. V/Line provides regular rail services to the city, while the town serves as a residential and commercial centre for the surrounding dairy country. Four distinct seasons and country character attract tree-changers.

The main street offers country-town shopping and emerging cafes, while the surrounding farmland provides beautiful views. Drouin attracts Melbourne commuters, tree-changers seeking affordable country living, and families wanting space and community. It offers genuine country character within commuting distance, with property prices a fraction of equivalent Melbourne suburbs.

Drouin falls under postcode 3818 and is governed by Baw Baw Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3818
Urban Area
Baw Baw
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.14°, 145.84°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
52.37 km²
Elevation
104m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Hope Street Drouin 3818 VIC
  • Woolworths
    72-100 Young Street Drouin 3818 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$330
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,647
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
12,349
Census 2021
15,287
23.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,016
Income 2021
$36,088
24.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 12,552
Born Overseas 2,008

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 597
  • 2. New Zealand 198
  • 3. Netherlands 136
  • 4. Scotland 89
  • 5. Philippines 83
  • 6. South Africa 80
  • 7. India 79
  • 8. Germany 74
  • 9. Sri Lanka 43
  • 10. Italy 35
  • 11. China 34
  • 12. United States 29
  • 13. Ireland 26
  • 14. Mauritius 21
  • 15. Malta 17

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 6,794
Australian 6,435
Scottish 1,693
Irish 1,671
German 660
Dutch 580
Italian 502
Australian Aboriginal 280
New Zealander 126
Chinese 123

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

9,886
Both parents born in Australia
2,750
Both parents born overseas
1,905
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
49.2%
Christianity
42.4%
Buddhism
0.6%
Hinduism
0.4%
Islam
0.2%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,066 (7.0%)
5-14 years
2,056 (13.4%)
15-19 years
806 (5.3%)
20-24 years
777 (5.1%)
25-34 years
2,109 (13.8%)
35-44 years
1,728 (11.3%)
45-54 years
1,679 (11.0%)
55-64 years
1,781 (11.7%)
65-74 years
1,814 (11.9%)
75-84 years
1,089 (7.1%)
85+ years
380 (2.5%)

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