Drummond · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Drummond

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Far more people own their homes outright in Drummond than in most similar areas. While typical rents and mortgage payments are higher than most areas, the vast majority of residents are secure in their own property. This is a place where everyone lives in a separate house.

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📍 Drummond, Suburb / Locality

Where Drummond sits — Median rent (weekly)

$380 ▲ +61.7%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Drummond — higher than 78% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Drummond$380
3461, VIC $305
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents of $380 are much higher than most areas, though they are about the same as the national figure. Monthly mortgage payments are also higher than most areas, with the typical payment being $1,975.

$380 ▲ +61.7%

Higher than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $235
  • 2016: $150
  • 2021: $380

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,975 ▲ +114.4%

Higher than 70% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $921
  • 2016: $1,240
  • 2021: $1,975

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Drummond, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 38%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (31%) and $3,000 or more (21%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 52% of homes owned outright, which is far above the 31% national figure. Conversely, only 2.9% of households rent, a rate far below both the state and national averages.

2.9% ▼ -70.8%

Lower than 93% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 10.1%
  • 2016: 7.1%
  • 2021: 2.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

52.0% ▲ +15.5%

Higher than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 45.0%
  • 2016: 41.8%
  • 2021: 52.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Drummond, Owned outright is the majority at 50%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 42%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every single home in Drummond is a separate house, a figure far above the national average. People per bedroom is also a little above the national figure, at 0.90.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.90

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

100.0% ▲ +3.7%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 96.4%
  • 2016: 94.9%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

73.5% ▲ +10.6%

Lower than 65% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 66.5%
  • 2016: 71.4%
  • 2021: 73.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Drummond, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Drummond, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 55%; 2 bedrooms is next at 20%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Drummond [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20798/drummond/topic/housing-dwellings