Dromana, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Dromana VIC is 6,626 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dromana is $677 per week ($35,204 per year). Median rent in Dromana is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Dromana has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Dromana has a population density of 219 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dromana is England. The most common religion is No religion (44.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dromana is $1,781.

There were 810 recorded offences in Dromana in 2025-25, a rate of 122 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (276 offences).

Population
6,626
Census 2021
Median income
$677/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$380/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
50years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Dromana vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Dromana is $677 a week, 12% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 929th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $380 a week, $64 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 29.1% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 50, 7 years older than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureDromanaTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$677/wk$767/wk −12%$766/wk
Household income$1,304/wk$1,687/wk −23%$1,637/wk
Rent$380/wk$316/wk +20%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,781/mo$1,723/mo +3%$1,733/mo
Median age5043 +7 yrs42
Rent share of household income29.1%19.1% +10.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Dromana, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Dromana Population

6,626 residents at the 2021 Census.

Dromana Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$677/wk
$35,204 per year
Ranked 5,881 of 14,663
Median Rent
$380/wk
$1,647 per month
Ranked 2,445 of 14,663
Median Age
50years
12 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,781/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Dromana Rent Prices & Affordability

29% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,304/wk
Median rent $380/wk
Rent to income 29.1%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Dromana against your income

About $5,651 a month
Median rent $380/wk
Left after rent $924/wk
Rent share 29.1%

Dromana Schools

2
schools nearby
2
government
988
avg ICSEA score
1,912
total students
Dromana Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,752 students
1018
ICSEA
Peninsula College Government
Combined · U · 160 students
957
ICSEA

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

All schools near Dromana, with a map

Dromana Map

Dromana, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Dromana, Victoria: 38.3317°S, 145.0013°E

Dromana Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (2)

People in Dromana

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (3,271) Female 50.7% (3,359)

Population Density

219
people per km²
6,626 people · 30.3 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,694
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.0%
Greece
1.9%
New Zealand
1.8%
Italy
1.4%
Scotland
0.6%
Netherlands
0.6%
Germany
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
3.3%
Italian
1.8%
Spanish
0.4%
Macedonian
0.3%
Arabic
0.3%
Thai
0.3%
Croatian
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
39.7%
Australian
33.7%
Irish
12.7%
Scottish
11.0%
Italian
6.9%
Greek
5.0%
German
3.8%
Dutch
2.3%
Australian Aboriginal
0.9%
New Zealander
0.9%
Chinese
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
44.3%
Catholic
19.0%
Anglican
10.2%
Not stated
9.7%
Eastern Orthodox
4.7%
Uniting Church
3.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.1%
Christian (other)
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
45.7% 2,590
Separated
4.8% 271
Divorced
12.8% 723
Widowed
6.0% 341
Never married
30.7% 1,742

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
37.1%
Couple: children under 15
33.2%
Couple: no children under 15
13.5%
One parent: no children under 15
8.7%
One parent: children under 15
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
31.0%
2 persons
40.0%
3 persons
12.9%
4 persons
10.9%
5 persons
3.7%
6+ persons
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Dromana

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,711 occupied private dwellings in Dromana at the 2021 Census, 25.2% were rented, 43.7% owned outright and 27.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.3% 61 dwellings
Owned outright
43.7% 1,185 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
27.0% 732 dwellings
Rented
25.2% 684 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.1% 58 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
88.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
6.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.3%
2 bedrooms
18.5%
3 bedrooms
50.1%
4 bedrooms
23.5%
5 bedrooms
4.7%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.9%
$300-$449/mo
3.3%
$450-$599/mo
4.5%
$600-$799/mo
4.3%
$800-$999/mo
3.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.1%
1 vehicle
37.1%
2 vehicles
41.6%
3 vehicles
11.3%
4+ vehicles
5.9%

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

Work, income and education in Dromana

Employment

Employed full-time
29.2% 1,438 people
Employed part-time
21.8% 1,076 people
Unemployed
2.4% 117 people
Not in labour force
46.6% 2,298 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
24.1%
Professionals
22.9%
Managers
15.3%
Community & Personal Service
13.0%
Clerical & Administrative
9.8%
Sales Workers
6.8%
Labourers
5.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.3%
$1-$149/wk
1.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
9.3%
$500-$649/wk
6.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
8.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.2%
$4,000+/wk
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.2%
$1-$149/wk
4.8%
$150-$299/wk
7.9%
$300-$399/wk
5.1%
$400-$499/wk
5.3%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
9.6%
$800-$999/wk
11.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.7%
$3,500+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.4%
Did not go to work
18.1%
Car (passenger)
4.3%
Walked only
1.9%
Truck
0.9%
Bus
0.8%
Other
0.6%
Bicycle
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%
Train
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
39.6%
Bachelor Degree
26.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.3%
Postgraduate Degree
5.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.4%
Certificate I/II
2.1%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
17.9%
Engineering
14.3%
Health
13.0%
Architecture & Building
12.7%
Society & Culture
11.6%
Education
11.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.4%
Creative Arts
5.4%
Agriculture & Environment
2.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.6%
Information Technology
1.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.3%
Secondary: Government
25.1%
Vocational Education
12.0%
Pre-school
11.0%
Secondary: Catholic
5.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.6%
Primary: Catholic
3.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.4%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
86.2%
Has need for assistance
6.1%
Need for assistance not stated
7.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
677
Arthritis
327
Asthma
249
Heart disease
235
Diabetes
191
Lung condition
172
Cancer
136
Stroke
95
Kidney disease
85
Dementia
21

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.3% 845
Did not provide
83.7% 4,337

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.2% 789
Not a volunteer
84.8% 4,406

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 14
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 5
Previously served
2.9% 151
Never served
96.8% 5,062

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.0%
1 child
12.9%
2 children
34.5%
3 children
18.1%
4 children
6.4%
5+ children
1.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
32
1951: 1960
156
1961: 1970
295
1971: 1980
155
1981: 1990
135
1991: 2000
66
2001: 2010
108
2011: 2015
62
2016
21
2017
12
2018
7
2019
21
2020
6

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

Population Mobility

13.5%
moved in the last year
42.2%
moved in the last 5 years
4.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
51.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,195
Moved from VIC
591
Moved: same area (SA2)
174
Moved from NSW
12
Moved from overseas
10
Moved from TAS
4
Moved from NT
4
Moved from WA
3
Moved from QLD
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.4%
5: 14 hours
30.4%
15: 29 hours
15.2%
30+ hours
10.3%
Did not do domestic work
23.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.0%
Step family: no other children
11.6%
Blended family: no other children
3.5%
Other couple: children only
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Dromana Crime Statistics

810 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
276
Justice Procedures
161
Break & Enter
138
Assault
88
Property Damage
52
Fraud
34
Drug Offences
26
Weapons
16
Public Order
14
Robbery
4
Traffic
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Dromana

The closest suburb to Dromana is Safety Beach (Vic.), 1.8 km away.

Safety Beach (Vic.)
1.8 km away · income $731/wk · rent $460/wk
Red Hill (Vic.)
3.6 km away · income $962/wk · rent $461/wk
McCrae
6.5 km away · income $737/wk · rent $392/wk
Mount Martha
6.9 km away · income $846/wk · rent $496/wk
Rosebud
9.2 km away · income $624/wk · rent $350/wk
Balnarring
11.1 km away · income $862/wk · rent $480/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dromana

What is the population of Dromana VIC?

The population of Dromana VIC is 6,626 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 219 people per km². Dromana is ranked #1,145 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dromana?

The median personal income in Dromana VIC is $677 per week, or $35,204 per year. The median household income is $1,304 per week. Family income is $1,694 per week. Dromana is ranked #5,881 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dromana?

Median rent in Dromana VIC is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Rent represents 29.1% of household income, which is considered moderate. Dromana ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dromana?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dromana VIC is $1,781. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dromana?

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

Is Dromana a good suburb to live in?

Dromana is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 6,626. The median income is $677/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.1% 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: 20788. All dollar figures in AUD.