Average rent in Dromana, VIC2026

Dromana sits in the Mornington Peninsula local government area, 59km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 13,366 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $405/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 24% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$405/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
13,366

ABS 2021

Median age
51
Distance to Melbourne
59 km
Households renting
24%
Separate houses
81%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
19%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Mornington Peninsula

Renting in Dromana

Dromana commands one of the higher rent points in Victoria, with the typical renter paying $405/week — about 12% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (71% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (81%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 13,366, the median age is 51, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Dromana is 59km from Melbourne. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Dromana?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Dromana, VIC was $405. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Dromana rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Dromana sat at $405 — 12% above the state average. The suburb is 59km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (81% separate houses, 2% flats here).
Which suburbs near Dromana have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Dromana's $405/week (ABS 2021) include Truganina - North, Hawthorn - North, Cranbourne East - South. Mitcham (Vic.), Southbank - East, Keilor East sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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