Drouin at a glance
Median house
$638,300
Median unit
$445,000
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
15.3k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Drouin.
The postcode for Drouin is 3818 (VIC).
The median house price in Drouin is $638,300.
Drouin (3818) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria. The median house here is $638,300, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Drouin has roughly 15,287 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Drouin scores 44/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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's population at 15,287, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
15,287
Median age
39
Family households
73%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $638,300 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $445,000, roughly 30% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $128,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Drouin on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$638,300
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $445,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$638,300
$445,000
15,287
Median age: 39
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.69% (median rent $330/wk against a $638,300 price tag). Units yield 3.86% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), 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 20262.69%
Based on $638,300 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.86%
Based on $445,000 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 202676%
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.
901
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.
44
0
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Drouin.
Local schools for Drouin
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Drouin Primary School
Drouin Secondary College
Drouin South Primary 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 Drouin.
- What is the median house price in Drouin?
- The median house price in Drouin, VIC 3818 is $638,300. The median unit price is $445,000.
- What is the Drouin postcode?
- Drouin is in the 3818 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- Where is Drouin?
- Drouin is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3818, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Drouin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Drouin?
- There are 18 schools serving Drouin on this page, including Drouin Primary School, Drouin Secondary College, St Ita's School.
- How walkable is Drouin?
- Drouin has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Drouin?
- Drouin is close to Drouin East, Warragul West, Drouin West, Drouin South, Brandy Creek.
- What is the population of Drouin?
- The population of Drouin is approximately 15,287 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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