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Drung

VIC 3401 • Victoria

119
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
110.80 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteQuiet
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About Drung

Drung is a sparsely settled rural locality in the Wimmera region of north-western Victoria, situated within the broader Horsham district. Covering an expansive 110 square kilometres, the locality has a population of 119 residents across some 52 dwellings, reflecting the wide open, grain-growing country typical of the Wimmera plains. The median household income in the area is around 6,300, consistent with regional agricultural communities.

The landscape is defined by flat to gently undulating farmland devoted largely to cereal cropping — wheat, barley, and canola — along with sheep and mixed livestock farming. Horsham, the regional centre of the Wimmera, is the nearest town for services, shopping, schools, and healthcare. The locality falls within the Lowan state electoral district and the federal electorate of Wannon, both strongly rural in character.

Drung falls under postcode 3401 and is governed by the Horsham Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3401
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Horsham
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Lowan (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.88°, 141.94°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
110.80 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3401

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3401, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,317
Median 2023–24
$57,082
▲ 23.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,520

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3401; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus services — Horsham Approx 25-30 min by car

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
300 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest V/Line service at Horsham (~25-30km) with connections to Melbourne
By Car (Peak)
3 hr – 3 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 45 min – 3 hr 15 min

🛣️ Western Highway (A8) is the main road corridor; car is essential in this remote rural locality

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A remote grain belt locality with no walkable services; all errands require a car and travel to Horsham

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
119
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
185.9 / 100k
2yr Down 55.0% 10yr Down 63.8%
Motor vehicle theft
83.2 / 100k
2yr Down 15.5% 10yr Down 44.9%
Non-FV assault
528.4 / 100k
2yr Up 18.0% 10yr Down 24.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
288.7 / 100k
2yr Up 54.3% 10yr Down 36.2%
View all offence subgroups for Horsham →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Drung known for? +

Drung is a quiet rural locality in the Wimmera grain belt of north-western Victoria, known for its vast flat farmland devoted to cereal cropping including wheat, barley, and canola. The area is part of one of Australia's most productive agricultural regions.

How far is Drung from Horsham? +

Drung is approximately 25–30 kilometres from Horsham, the regional centre of the Wimmera, making it roughly a 25–30 minute drive.

Does Drung have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Drung. The nearest V/Line rail services operate from Horsham, around 25–30 kilometres away. A private vehicle is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Drung? +

According to the 2021 Census, Drung has a population of 119 residents across approximately 52 dwellings, spread across a large 110 square kilometre area of Wimmera farmland.

Is Drung a good place to live? +

Drung suits those seeking an authentic outback farming lifestyle on the open Wimmera plains, with strong rural community values and wide open spaces. Horsham provides a full range of services and is accessible by car, though the locality itself is remote and car-dependent.

What is the postcode for Drung? +

The postcode for Drung, Victoria is 3401.

Is Drung a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Drung is part of the Horsham 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.