VIC3818· Pop. 17,313Baw Baw

DROUIN

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

49

Liveability score

41

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$630,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

2.7%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

0.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

2.0%

modelled estimate

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DROUIN shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$330/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.60%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

49 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

3.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$467k
2021
$565k
2022
$620k
2023
$622k
2025
$630k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

DROUIN is a VIC suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Rental yield 2.7% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,456/wk

$44k taxable p.a.

Renters

20.1%

76.8% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.6%

Population growth

+1.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

87%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

23.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

17.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.8 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.3%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

85.3 km

Regional

Days on market

63 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

45.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

69.4 km

Inland

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

108/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 3818

🏫6 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚2 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Jindivick Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1031(60%)
49 students7:1 student–teacher51% girls14% top SEA quarter

St Ita's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1011(52%)
458 students16:1 student–teacher56% girls8% top SEA quarter

Drouin West Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 999(46%)
239 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls5% top SEA quarter

Drouin South Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 982(39%)
202 students15:1 student–teacher47% girls5% top SEA quarter

Drouin Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 972(34%)
504 students13:1 student–teacher52% girls6% top SEA quarter

Ripplebrook Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 943(22%)
43 students9:1 student–teacher30% girls1% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Drouin Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 975(35%)
1,113 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls5% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

St Paul's Anglican Grammar School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1092(82%)
1,765 students12:1 student–teacher52% girls37% top SEA quarter

Chairo Christian School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1055(70%)
1,691 students12:1 student–teacher51% girls22% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
82/ 100

5.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average
1007ICSEA · national avg 1000

9 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
6/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

15

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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