Dromana at a glance
Median house
$1,000,000
Median unit
$869,500
Walk score
62
Somewhat walkable
Population
6,626
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Dromana.
The postcode for Dromana is 3936 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Dromana is $1,000,000.
Dromana (3936) sits in the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,000,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Dromana has roughly 6,626 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Dromana scores 62/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dromana's population at 6,626, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,626
Median age
50
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,000,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $869,500, roughly 13% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $200,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,000,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $869,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$570/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$478/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
$1,000,000
$869,500
6,626
Median age: 50
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.96% (median rent $570/wk against a $1,000,000 price tag). Units yield 2.86% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (25%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.96%
Based on $1,000,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.86%
Based on $869,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202671%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
640
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
62
0
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dromana.
Local schools for Dromana
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Dromana Primary School
Peninsula College
Red Hill Consolidated School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Dromana.
- What is the median house price in Dromana?
- The median house price in Dromana, VIC 3936 is $1,000,000. The median unit price is $869,500.
- What is the Dromana postcode?
- Dromana is in the 3936 postcode, in VIC, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- Where is Dromana?
- Dromana is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3936. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dromana?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $570, for units it's $478.
- What schools are in Dromana?
- There are 11 schools serving Dromana on this page, including Dromana Primary School, Peninsula College, Red Hill Consolidated School.
- How walkable is Dromana?
- Dromana has a Walk Score of 62 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Dromana?
- Dromana is close to Arthurs Seat, Safety Beach, Mccrae, Rosebud, Red Hill.
- What is the population of Dromana?
- The population of Dromana is approximately 6,626 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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