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Drung VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Drung VIC is 119 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Drung is $938 per week ($48,776 per year). Median rent in Drung is $190 per week ($823 per month). Drung has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Drung has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Drung is $1,213.

There were 15 recorded offences in Drung in 2025-25, a rate of 126 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (7 offences).

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Drung Population

residents (Census 2021)

Drung Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$938/wk

$48,776 per year

#1737 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$190/wk

$823 per month

#7769 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,213/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Drung Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.9% (66) Female 44.1% (52)

Population Density

1.1

people per km²

119 people · 110.8 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,299

Family income/wk

Drung Age Distribution

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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Drung Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 23 dwellings

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

Drung Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Drung Religion

No Religion

48.8%

Lutheran

14.2%

Catholic

11.0%

Uniting Church

7.9%

Anglican

7.1%

Not stated

7.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Drung Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

37.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

21.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.0%

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

Drung Employment

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Employed full-time

52.1% 49 people

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Employed part-time

28.7% 27 people

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Not in labour force

19.1% 18 people

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

Drung Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.4%

Bachelor Degree

28.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.4%

Postgraduate Degree

8.6%

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

Drung Occupation

Managers

44.8%

Professionals

17.2%

Sales Workers

17.2%

Community & Personal Service

10.3%

Labourers

10.3%

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

Drung Field of Study

Health

21.1%

Education

18.4%

Agriculture & Environment

15.8%

Architecture & Building

13.2%

Engineering

13.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.5%

Management & Commerce

7.9%

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

Drung Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Drung Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

12.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

20.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.1%

$4,000+/wk

20.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Drung Marital Status

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Married

56.0% 61

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Separated

2.8% 3

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Divorced

5.5% 6

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Widowed

7.3% 8

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Never married

28.4% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Drung Ancestry

Australian

40.8%

English

29.3%

German

13.6%

Irish

6.1%

Scottish

5.4%

Italian

2.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Drung School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.0%

Secondary — Government

30.0%

Vocational Education

30.0%

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

Drung Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.6% 15

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No need for assistance

93.4% 211

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

Drung Volunteering

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Volunteer

29.3% 29

—

Not a volunteer

70.7% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Drung Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

21.1%

$800-$999/mo

21.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Drung How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.3%

Did not go to work

16.9%

Car (passenger)

10.8%

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

Drung Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.9%

2 vehicles

35.8%

3 vehicles

18.9%

4+ vehicles

26.4%

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

Drung Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

13.3%

3 bedrooms

55.6%

4 bedrooms

22.2%

5 bedrooms

8.9%

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

Drung Population Mobility

4.4%

moved in the last year

19.6%

moved in the last 5 years

76.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Drung Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

229

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Drung Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

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

Drung Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.1%

$1-$149/wk

5.8%

$150-$299/wk

8.1%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

14.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.5%

$3,500+/wk

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Drung Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.4%

Couple — children under 15

29.8%

Couple — no children under 15

23.4%

One parent — children under 15

3.2%

One parent — no children under 15

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Drung Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.1% 12

—

Did not provide

87.9% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Drung Children Ever Born

No children

25.7%

2 children

40.0%

3 children

34.3%

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

Drung Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.2%

5–14 hours

35.4%

15–29 hours

14.1%

30+ hours

9.1%

Did not do domestic work

18.2%

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

Drung Household Size

1 person

28.8%

2 persons

36.5%

3 persons

23.1%

4 persons

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Drung Where Residents Moved From

Same address

108

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Drung Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Drung Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 15 total

Assault

Theft

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Drung Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,850/wk

Median Rent $190/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.3%

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

If you earn X in Drung

Your weekly income

≈ $8,017/month

Median rent $190/wk

Left after rent $1,660/wk

Rent share 10.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

St Helena

Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $27/wk

Drung vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Big Pats Creek

Pop: 60 Income: $850/wk Rent: $185/wk

Carapooee

Pop: 60 Income: $585/wk Rent: $160/wk

Chepstowe

Pop: 60 Income: $675/wk Rent: $100/wk

Durham Ox

Pop: 60 Income: $612/wk Rent: $115/wk

Edi

Pop: 60 Income: $669/wk Rent: $263/wk

Graytown

Pop: 60 Income: $489/wk Rent: $169/wk

Compare Drung

Drung vs Big Pats Creek →Drung vs Carapooee →Drung vs Chepstowe →Drung vs Durham Ox →

Frequently Asked Questions About Drung

What is the population of Drung VIC?

The population of Drung VIC is 119 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².Drung is ranked #8,454 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Drung?

The median personal income in Drung VIC is $938 per week, or $48,776 per year.The median household income is $1,850 per week.Family income is $2,299 per week.Drung is ranked #1,737 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Drung?

Median rent in Drung VIC is $190 per week ($823 per month).Rent represents 10.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Drung ranks #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Drung?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Drung VIC is $1,213. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Drung?

The median age in Drung VIC is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Drung a good suburb to live in?

Drung is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 119.The median income is $938/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.3% 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: 20800. All dollar figures in AUD.