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Drysdale VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Drysdale VIC is 4,976 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Drysdale is $645 per week ($33,540 per year). Median rent in Drysdale is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Drysdale has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Drysdale has a population density of 126.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Drysdale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Drysdale is $1,733.

There were 290 recorded offences in Drysdale in 2025-25, a rate of 58 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (83 offences).

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Drysdale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Drysdale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$645/wk

$33,540 per year

#6354 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$340/wk

$1,473 per month

#3592 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Drysdale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.6% (2,368) Female 52.4% (2,605)

Population Density

126.1

people per km²

4,976 people · 39.5 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,779

Family income/wk

Drysdale 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)

Drysdale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.0% 949 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.0% 606 dwellings

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

Drysdale Country of Birth

Australia

91.1%

England

6.2%

Canada

0.7%

Germany

0.6%

India

0.5%

Indonesia

0.3%

Croatia

0.2%

Fiji

0.2%

Greece

0.2%

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

Drysdale Religion

No Religion

42.9%

Catholic

24.3%

Anglican

13.6%

Uniting Church

6.5%

Not stated

5.4%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Baptist

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Drysdale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.6%

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

Drysdale Languages Spoken at Home

Other

28.1%

Italian

21.9%

Spanish

10.9%

Hindi

9.4%

German

9.4%

Bengali

7.8%

Thai

6.3%

Mandarin

6.3%

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

Drysdale Employment

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Employed full-time

27.8% 1,063 people

⏰

Employed part-time

22.0% 844 people

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Unemployed

2.4% 92 people

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Not in labour force

47.8% 1,831 people

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

Drysdale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

40.5%

Bachelor Degree

24.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.4%

Postgraduate Degree

5.9%

Certificate I/II

2.4%

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

Drysdale Occupation

Professionals

25.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.9%

Community & Personal Service

16.2%

Managers

13.2%

Clerical & Administrative

11.1%

Labourers

7.0%

Sales Workers

5.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.1%

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

Drysdale Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.7%

Engineering

15.1%

Health

15.1%

Society & Culture

14.4%

Education

10.2%

Architecture & Building

8.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.5%

Agriculture & Environment

3.1%

Creative Arts

3.1%

Information Technology

1.5%

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

Drysdale Dwelling Types

Separate house

90.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

9.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Drysdale Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

0.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.0%

$400-$499/wk

9.4%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

8.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.1%

$4,000+/wk

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Drysdale Marital Status

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Married

54.1% 2,283

↔️

Separated

3.5% 148

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Divorced

9.4% 397

🕊️

Widowed

8.1% 343

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Never married

24.8% 1,046

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Drysdale Ancestry

English

36.7%

Australian

28.9%

Irish

10.2%

Scottish

9.9%

Other

3.5%

German

3.3%

Italian

2.9%

Dutch

2.1%

Maltese

0.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.6%

Polish

0.6%

Croatian

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Drysdale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

26.0%

Secondary — Government

15.9%

Secondary — Catholic

15.1%

Primary — Catholic

13.5%

Vocational Education

9.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.0%

Pre-school

7.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.9%

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

Drysdale Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.8% 842

✅

No need for assistance

91.2% 8,718

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

Drysdale Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.6% 697

—

Not a volunteer

82.4% 3,270

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Drysdale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.2%

$300-$449/mo

3.9%

$450-$599/mo

3.4%

$600-$799/mo

4.5%

$800-$999/mo

4.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Drysdale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.4%

Did not go to work

15.9%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

Walked only

2.9%

Truck

0.7%

Other

0.6%

Train

0.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.3%

Bus

0.2%

Bicycle

0.2%

Tram/Light Rail

0.2%

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

Drysdale Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.3%

1 vehicle

37.3%

2 vehicles

36.6%

3 vehicles

12.5%

4+ vehicles

9.4%

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

Drysdale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.4%

2 bedrooms

19.0%

3 bedrooms

43.6%

4 bedrooms

30.8%

5 bedrooms

4.2%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

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

Drysdale Population Mobility

12.1%

moved in the last year

41.0%

moved in the last 5 years

4.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Drysdale Indigenous Population

1.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

9,526

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Drysdale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

523

Arthritis

260

Asthma

214

Heart disease

192

Diabetes

155

Lung condition

127

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Drysdale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.3%

$1-$149/wk

5.3%

$150-$299/wk

7.0%

$300-$399/wk

6.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

10.2%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

$3,500+/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Drysdale Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.8%

Couple — children under 15

34.9%

Couple — no children under 15

17.4%

One parent — children under 15

6.2%

One parent — no children under 15

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Drysdale Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 4

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Previously served

4.6% 182

👤

Never served

95.3% 3,799

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Drysdale Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.5% 610

—

Did not provide

84.5% 3,327

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Drysdale Children Ever Born

No children

24.6%

1 child

9.5%

2 children

34.2%

3 children

21.9%

4 children

7.3%

5+ children

2.5%

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

Drysdale When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

127

1961–1970

148

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2021

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

Drysdale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.6%

5–14 hours

29.7%

15–29 hours

16.1%

30+ hours

11.0%

Did not do domestic work

22.6%

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

Drysdale Household Size

1 person

27.9%

2 persons

40.2%

3 persons

11.4%

4 persons

12.8%

5 persons

5.5%

6+ persons

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Drysdale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

4,136

Moved from VIC

325

Moved — same area (SA2)

189

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from NT

Moved from NSW

Moved from SA

Moved from TAS

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

Drysdale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.5%

Step family — no other children

8.4%

Blended family — no other children

3.0%

Other couple — children only

1.3%

Intact family — other children present

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Drysdale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 290 total

Theft

Justice Procedures

Assault

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Break & Enter

Fraud

Weapons

Other

Public Order

Traffic

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Drysdale Schools

schools nearby

government

1016

avg ICSEA score

388

total students

Drysdale Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 388 students

1016

ICSEA

Christian College Geelong - Bellarine Campus Independent

Combined

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

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Drysdale Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,273/wk

Median Rent $340/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Drysdale

Your weekly income

≈ $5,516/month

Median rent $340/wk

Left after rent $933/wk

Rent share 26.7%

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Drysdale vs State & National Average

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Pop: 2,495 Income: $795/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 2,509 Income: $874/wk Rent: $451/wk

Lang Lang

Pop: 2,556 Income: $811/wk Rent: $310/wk

Seville

Pop: 2,559 Income: $900/wk Rent: $369/wk

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Pop: 2,559 Income: $815/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Pop: 2,571 Income: $839/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drysdale

What is the population of Drysdale VIC?

The population of Drysdale VIC is 4,976 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 126.1 people per km².Drysdale is ranked #1,573 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Drysdale?

The median personal income in Drysdale VIC is $645 per week, or $33,540 per year.The median household income is $1,273 per week.Family income is $1,779 per week.Drysdale is ranked #6,354 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Drysdale?

Median rent in Drysdale VIC is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 26.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Drysdale ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Drysdale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Drysdale VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Drysdale?

The median age in Drysdale VIC is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Drysdale a good suburb to live in?

Drysdale is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 4,976.The median income is $645/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.7% 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: 20802. All dollar figures in AUD.