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Drumborg VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Drumborg VIC is 160 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Drumborg is $752 per week ($39,104 per year). Median rent in Drumborg is $180 per week ($780 per month). Drumborg has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Drumborg has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Drumborg is $1,300.

There were 38 recorded offences in Drumborg in 2025-25, a rate of 238 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (32 offences).

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📍 Drumborg, Victoria — 38.1046°S, 141.4972°E

Crime: Low Med High

Drumborg Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Drumborg Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$752/wk
$39,104 per year
#4475 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$180/wk
$780 per month
#7868 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Drumborg Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.4% (86) Female 45.6% (72)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
160 people · 232.9 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,666
Family income/wk

Drumborg Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
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)

Drumborg Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
60.5% 23 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
39.5% 15 dwellings

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

Drumborg Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Drumborg Religion

No Religion
37.8%
Not stated
17.6%
Catholic
15.5%
Anglican
15.5%
Christian (other)
4.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.4%
Uniting Church
2.7%
Lutheran
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Drumborg Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
28.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.2%

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

Drumborg Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Drumborg Employment

💼
Employed full-time
59.2% 58 people
⏰
Employed part-time
17.3% 17 people
🔍
Unemployed
3.1% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
20.4% 20 people

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

Drumborg Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
36.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
29.8%
Bachelor Degree
23.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
10.6%

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

Drumborg Occupation

Managers
33.3%
Community & Personal Service
21.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
21.4%
Professionals
9.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.1%
Clerical & Administrative
7.1%

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

Drumborg Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.6%
Architecture & Building
19.4%
Engineering
16.1%
Agriculture & Environment
16.1%
Society & Culture
16.1%
Health
9.7%

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

Drumborg Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Drumborg Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.3%
$4,000+/wk
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Drumborg Marital Status

💍
Married
62.0% 80
📋
Divorced
5.4% 7
🕊️
Widowed
2.3% 3
👤
Never married
30.2% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Drumborg Ancestry

Australian
36.3%
English
30.8%
Irish
9.9%
Scottish
8.2%
Other
6.0%
German
3.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.7%
Chinese
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Drumborg School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
52.4%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
19.0%
Secondary — Government
14.3%
Secondary — Catholic
14.3%

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

Drumborg Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
3.0% 8
✅
No need for assistance
97.0% 257

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

Drumborg Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
25.9% 29
—
Not a volunteer
74.1% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Drumborg Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
23.1%
$800-$999/mo
23.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
53.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Drumborg How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
54.4%
Walked only
24.6%
Did not go to work
15.8%
Car (passenger)
5.3%

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

Drumborg Car Ownership

1 vehicle
20.8%
2 vehicles
43.8%
3 vehicles
18.8%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

Drumborg Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
12.5%
3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
28.6%
5 bedrooms
8.9%

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

Drumborg Population Mobility

14.2%
moved in the last year
28.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Drumborg Indigenous Population

6.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
16
Indigenous residents
250
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Drumborg Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Asthma
6
Heart disease
5
Lung condition
4
Arthritis
3
Cancer
3

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

Drumborg Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.0%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
13.1%
$800-$999/wk
13.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Drumborg Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
34.2%
Couple — no children
32.4%
Couple — no children under 15
20.7%
One parent — children under 15
12.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Drumborg Military Service

🏅
Previously served
5.3% 6
👤
Never served
94.7% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Drumborg Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
14.6% 15
—
Did not provide
85.4% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Drumborg Children Ever Born

2 children
41.9%
3 children
38.7%
4 children
19.4%

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

Drumborg Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.3%
5–14 hours
27.6%
15–29 hours
19.4%
30+ hours
23.5%
Did not do domestic work
12.2%

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

Drumborg Household Size

1 person
22.6%
2 persons
35.8%
3 persons
13.2%
4 persons
13.2%
5 persons
15.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Drumborg Where Residents Moved From

Same address
109
Moved from VIC
9
Moved — same area (SA2)
7
Moved from NSW
5
Moved from QLD
3

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

Drumborg Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Drumborg Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 38 total

Weapons
32
Property Damage
2
Theft
2
Assault
1
Public Order
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Drumborg Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,446/wk
Median Rent $180/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.4%

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

If you earn X in Drumborg

≈ $6,266/month
Median rent $180/wk
Left after rent $1,266/wk
Rent share 12.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Ouyen
Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $15/wk

Drumborg vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Brimpaen
Pop: 80 Income: $817/wk Rent: $115/wk
Coghills Creek
Pop: 80 Income: $743/wk
Illawarra
Pop: 80 Income: $1,012/wk Rent: $300/wk
Maroona
Pop: 80 Income: $916/wk Rent: $145/wk
Moliagul
Pop: 80 Income: $462/wk Rent: $178/wk
Cullulleraine
Pop: 81 Income: $471/wk Rent: $105/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drumborg

What is the population of Drumborg VIC?

The population of Drumborg VIC is 160 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Drumborg is ranked #7,575 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Drumborg?

The median personal income in Drumborg VIC is $752 per week, or $39,104 per year.The median household income is $1,446 per week.Family income is $1,666 per week.Drumborg is ranked #4,475 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Drumborg?

Median rent in Drumborg VIC is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 12.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Drumborg ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Drumborg?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Drumborg VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Drumborg?

The median age in Drumborg VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Drumborg a good suburb to live in?

Drumborg is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 160.The median income is $752/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.4% 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: 20795. All dollar figures in AUD.