Suburbs Drouin West

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Drouin West VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Drouin West, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Drouin West VIC is 361 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Drouin West is $716 per week ($37,232 per year). Median rent in Drouin West is $193 per week ($836 per month). Drouin West has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Drouin West has a population density of 15.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Drouin West is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Drouin West is $1,509.

There were 41 recorded offences in Drouin West in 2025-25, a rate of 114 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (11 offences).

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📍 Drouin West, Victoria — 38.0795°S, 145.8681°E

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Drouin West Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Drouin West Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$716/wk
$37,232 per year
#5172 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$193/wk
$836 per month
#7759 of 14,663
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,509/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Drouin West Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (189) Female 47.2% (169)

Population Density

15.3
people per km²
361 people · 23.6 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,781
Family income/wk

Drouin West Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Drouin West Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
62.5% 75 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
37.5% 45 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Drouin West Country of Birth

Australia
95.8%
England
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Drouin West Religion

No Religion
51.0%
Catholic
10.9%
Not stated
10.9%
Anglican
8.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.3%
Christian (other)
5.6%
Uniting Church
4.2%
Baptist
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Drouin West Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Drouin West Employment

💼
Employed full-time
40.3% 112 people
⏰
Employed part-time
26.3% 73 people
🏠
Not in labour force
33.5% 93 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Drouin West Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
47.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.2%
Bachelor Degree
19.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.0%
Postgraduate Degree
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Drouin West Occupation

Professionals
25.2%
Managers
21.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.4%
Clerical & Administrative
11.3%
Labourers
8.7%
Community & Personal Service
7.8%
Sales Workers
5.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Drouin West Field of Study

Society & Culture
15.5%
Management & Commerce
15.5%
Engineering
14.7%
Architecture & Building
13.8%
Education
10.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.5%
Health
8.6%
Creative Arts
6.0%
Agriculture & Environment
3.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Drouin West Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Drouin West Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
5.0%
$400-$499/wk
5.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
5.0%
$800-$999/wk
9.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
16.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.2%
$4,000+/wk
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Drouin West Marital Status

💍
Married
57.9% 184
↔️
Separated
3.5% 11
📋
Divorced
5.0% 16
🕊️
Widowed
4.4% 14
👤
Never married
29.2% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Drouin West Ancestry

English
37.8%
Australian
34.0%
Scottish
8.3%
Irish
7.4%
German
3.1%
Other
2.5%
Dutch
2.2%
Italian
1.8%
Polish
0.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
0.7%
Chinese
0.7%
Filipino
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Drouin West School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
34.7%
Secondary — Government
18.4%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
12.2%
Vocational Education
12.2%
Pre-school
8.2%
Secondary — Catholic
8.2%
Primary — Catholic
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Drouin West Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
3.8% 25
✅
No need for assistance
96.2% 635

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Drouin West Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
21.9% 63
—
Not a volunteer
78.1% 225

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Drouin West Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.2%
$600-$799/mo
10.2%
$800-$999/mo
8.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
18.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
6.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
14.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Drouin West How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.9%
Did not go to work
13.1%
Walked only
6.6%
Car (passenger)
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Drouin West Car Ownership

1 vehicle
19.5%
2 vehicles
35.9%
3 vehicles
22.7%
4+ vehicles
21.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Drouin West Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
7.3%
3 bedrooms
54.0%
4 bedrooms
31.5%
5 bedrooms
4.8%
6+ bedrooms
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Drouin West Population Mobility

5.4%
moved in the last year
24.4%
moved in the last 5 years
1.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Drouin West Indigenous Population

0.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
680
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Drouin West Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
26
Arthritis
19
Heart disease
17
Asthma
15
Cancer
14
Diabetes
12
Lung condition
11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Drouin West Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.0%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
9.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
7.6%
$650-$799/wk
9.7%
$800-$999/wk
14.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Drouin West Family Structure

Couple — no children
35.0%
Couple — children under 15
29.6%
Couple — no children under 15
27.6%
One parent — children under 15
5.1%
One parent — no children under 15
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Drouin West Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.7% 11
👤
Never served
96.3% 283

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Drouin West Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
18.2% 53
—
Did not provide
81.8% 238

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Drouin West Children Ever Born

No children
16.0%
1 child
13.2%
2 children
41.5%
3 children
22.6%
4 children
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Drouin West When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6
1951–1960
5
1961–1970
7
1971–1980
4
1981–1990
8
1991–2000
3
2001–2010
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Drouin West Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.6%
5–14 hours
27.3%
15–29 hours
17.7%
30+ hours
14.3%
Did not do domestic work
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Drouin West Household Size

1 person
19.7%
2 persons
39.4%
3 persons
14.2%
4 persons
18.9%
5 persons
3.9%
6+ persons
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Drouin West Where Residents Moved From

Same address
318
Moved from VIC
12
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Drouin West Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
89.8%
Blended family — no other children
10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Drouin West Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 41 total

Assault
11
Justice Procedures
11
Theft
9
Drug Offences
4
Property Damage
2
Break & Enter
2
Weapons
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Drouin West Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
999
avg ICSEA score
239
total students
Drouin West Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 239 students
999
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Drouin West Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,583/wk
Median Rent $193/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Drouin West

≈ $6,860/month
Median rent $193/wk
Left after rent $1,390/wk
Rent share 12.2%

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Drouin West vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Brim
Pop: 181 Income: $703/wk Rent: $165/wk
Caldermeade
Pop: 181 Income: $759/wk Rent: $269/wk
Trentham East
Pop: 181 Income: $900/wk Rent: $257/wk
Yandoit
Pop: 181 Income: $654/wk Rent: $285/wk
Buln Buln East
Pop: 182 Income: $817/wk Rent: $250/wk
Glen Alvie
Pop: 182 Income: $711/wk Rent: $243/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drouin West

What is the population of Drouin West VIC?

The population of Drouin West VIC is 361 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15.3 people per km².Drouin West is ranked #5,617 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Drouin West?

The median personal income in Drouin West VIC is $716 per week, or $37,232 per year.The median household income is $1,583 per week.Family income is $1,781 per week.Drouin West is ranked #5,172 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Drouin West?

Median rent in Drouin West VIC is $193 per week ($836 per month).Rent represents 12.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Drouin West ranks #7,759 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Drouin West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Drouin West VIC is $1,509. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Drouin West?

The median age in Drouin West VIC is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Drouin West a good suburb to live in?

Drouin West is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 361.The median income is $716/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20793. All dollar figures in AUD.