Drouin East at a glance
Population
177
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Drouin East.
The postcode for Drouin East is 3818 (VIC).
Drouin East (3818) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.
Drouin East has roughly 177 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Drouin East's population at 177, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
177
Median age
45
Family households
79%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
177
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Drouin East.
Local schools for Drouin East
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Government School Catchment
Drouin Primary School
Drouin West Primary School
Drouin Secondary College
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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 Drouin East.
- What is the Drouin East postcode?
- Drouin East is in the 3818 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- Where is Drouin East?
- Drouin East is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3818, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Drouin East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Drouin East?
- There are 18 schools serving Drouin East on this page, including St Ita's School, Chairo Christian School, Drouin Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Drouin East?
- Drouin East is close to Brandy Creek, Drouin, Drouin West, Bravington, Warragul.
- What is the population of Drouin East?
- The population of Drouin East is approximately 177 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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