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Drouin South

VIC 3818 • Victoria

343
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
42.22 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietGippslandFarming

About Drouin South

Drouin South is a rural locality in the Baw Baw Shire, situated approximately 88 kilometres south-east of Melbourne in Victoria's West Gippsland region. The locality covers 42.2 square kilometres of farming and pastoral land south of the township of Drouin, with a population of 343 at the 2021 Census. The area is characterised by open paddocks and dairy farms typical of the Baw Baw agricultural district, with a median tax income of around $44,000 reflecting its predominantly rural community. Drouin South falls within the Narracan state electorate and shares postcode 3818 with the Drouin township.

Residents of Drouin South are within easy reach of Drouin township, approximately 4–6 kilometres to the north, which offers supermarkets, schools, medical services, restaurants, and a V/Line train station with regular services to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station. Warragul, the regional centre of the Baw Baw Shire approximately 8 kilometres to the east, provides additional shopping, healthcare, and community facilities. The locality's rolling green hills and rural outlook attract those seeking a country lifestyle within commuting distance of Melbourne, though the journey by V/Line train from Drouin Station takes around 75–90 minutes.

Drouin South falls under postcode 3818 and is governed by the Baw Baw Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Monash, while state elections fall under the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3818
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Baw Baw
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Narracan (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.10°, 145.87°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
42.22 km²
Population Density
8 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Drouin Station
5 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
88 km
By Train
75-90 min via V/Line Gippsland Line from Drouin Station (~5km away)
By Car (Peak)
90-120 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
70-85 min

🛣️ Access via South Gippsland Highway; train is practical for commuters from Drouin Station

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural farming locality with no local amenities; a car is required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Baw Baw Local Government Area, which contains Drouin South. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
278.9 / 100k
2yr Up 42.1% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
231.3 / 100k
2yr Up 100.4% 10yr Up 40.8%
Non-FV assault
313.7 / 100k
2yr Down 11.5% 10yr Up 33.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
733.7 / 100k
2yr Up 83.1% 10yr Up 33.0%
View all offence subgroups for Baw Baw →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
343
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Drouin South known for? +

Drouin South is known as a quiet rural farming locality in the Baw Baw Shire, characterised by dairy farms, open paddocks, and rolling green hills typical of the West Gippsland region. It offers a peaceful country lifestyle close to the services of Drouin township and Warragul.

How far is Drouin South from Melbourne? +

Drouin South is approximately 88 kilometres south-east of the Melbourne CBD, typically a 70–85 minute drive via the South Gippsland Highway under normal conditions, or around 90 minutes during peak hour.

Does Drouin South have public transport? +

Drouin South itself has no public transport services, but the nearby Drouin train station (approximately 5 kilometres to the north) is served by V/Line Gippsland Line trains with regular services to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station, with the journey taking about 75–90 minutes.

What is the population of Drouin South? +

According to the 2021 Census, Drouin South has a population of 343 residents across its 42.2 square kilometres of rural land, reflecting its character as a sparsely populated farming locality.

Is Drouin South a good place to live? +

Drouin South suits those who value wide open rural spaces and a quiet country lifestyle, with the convenience of Drouin's shops and services nearby. It is particularly appealing to farming families, rural property owners, and those who can work remotely or are willing to make the long commute to Melbourne.

What is the postcode for Drouin South? +

The postcode for Drouin South, Victoria is 3818, which it shares with the main Drouin township.

Is Drouin South a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Drouin South is part of the Baw Baw LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.