Drouin East
VIC 3818 • Victoria
About Drouin East
Drouin East is a small rural locality in the Baw Baw district of West Gippsland, Victoria, located immediately east of the town of Drouin. The locality covers approximately 6.3 square kilometres and had a population of around 177 people in the 2021 census. Situated about 90 kilometres east of Melbourne, Drouin East is set amid the fertile dairy and farming country of the Strzelecki Ranges foothills. The area is predominantly residential acreage on the outskirts of Drouin, offering semi-rural living within easy reach of the Princes Freeway.
Drouin East residents enjoy easy access to the shops, schools and services of neighbouring Drouin township, which has a supermarket, medical facilities and schools. The locality is popular with families and rural-lifestyle seekers who want acreage properties while maintaining commuting access to Melbourne via the Princes Freeway and Drouin railway station. The broader Baw Baw region is renowned for its lush green hills, farmgate produce, and proximity to natural attractions including the Strzelecki Ranges and Tanjil State Forest.
Drouin East falls under postcode 3818 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Local Drouin town services — Drouin township 5–10 min
Commute to Melbourne
🛣️ Drouin Station is the main transit hub, 2–3 km from Drouin East. V/Line trains run regularly to Melbourne Flinders Street.
Car is essential for daily needs. Drouin township is a short drive away for groceries, schools and services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Drouin-Poowong Road
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435 Lardners Track
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Westernport Road
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76 Balfour Road
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Princes Highway
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South Road
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Victoria Street
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535 Main Neerim Road
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Jacksons Track
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Westernport Road
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2 Lansdowne Road