VIC3936· Pop. 13,366Mornington Peninsula

DROMANA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$1,167,500

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.4%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-2.2%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.7%

modelled estimate

AI insights for DROMANA

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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DROMANA shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$539/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+1.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

0.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.81%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

47 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$898k

2021

$1109k

2022

$1241k

2023

$1221k

2025

$1168k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

DROMANA is a VIC suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 2.4% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,398/wk

$47k taxable p.a.

Renters

23.7%

71.0% owner-occupier

Median age

51.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.6%

Population growth

+1.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

14.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

85%

1% apartments

Degree qualified

31.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.4 ha

Large block

Household size

2.9 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.4%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

57.2 km

Regional

Days on market

80 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

29.4%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

11.0 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

35/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 3936

🏫1 Primary🎓1 Secondary⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Dromana Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1034

🎓Secondary (1)

Dromana Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1018

⭐Special (1)

Peninsula College

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 957

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

14/ 100

12.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

1003ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

8/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 4 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

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Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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