Average rent in Drouin, VIC2026

Drouin is part of the Baw Baw council area and sits 83km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 19,773 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $330/week, which is below the Victoria median of $363/week. About 20% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$330/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
19,773

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Melbourne
83 km
Households renting
20%
Separate houses
90%
Flats / apartments
4%
Born overseas
12%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Baw Baw

Renting in Drouin

Drouin runs roughly with the Victoria state median — renters typically pay $330/week, close to the $363/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (76% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 20% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (90%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 39 and a population around 19,773. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 12% of residents were born overseas. Drouin is 83km from Melbourne, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Drouin?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Drouin, VIC was $330. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Drouin rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Drouin came in at $330 — 9% below. Drouin sits 83km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 90% separate houses and 4% flats).
Which suburbs near Drouin have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Drouin's $330/week (ABS 2021): Flemington, Kings Park (Vic.), St Albans - South. On the higher end, you've got Noble Park - East, Broadmeadows, Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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