Drouin vs Warragul
Drouin (median $638,300) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Warragul ($650,000).
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Drouin and Warragul side by side
| Measure | Drouin | Warragul |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $638,300 | $650,000 |
| Median unit | $445,000 | $425,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $483/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $410/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1003 | 995 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 44 | 98 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 60 | 100 |
| Population | 15,287 | 19,856 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 914 mm | 909 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Warragul scores higher on walkability (44/100 vs 98/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Drouin (1003) sits above Warragul (995).
- For buyers
- Drouin is the lower entry point at $638,300 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Drouin edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 995).
Drouin vs Warragul: common questions
Is Drouin or Warragul cheaper to buy in?
Drouin has the lower median house price at $638,300, roughly 2% below Warragul ($650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Drouin or Warragul have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Drouin scores 1003 vs 995 in Warragul. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Drouin or Warragul?
Warragul scores 98/100 on walkability vs 44/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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