Drumcondra, VIC 3215 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Drumcondra is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3215, home to 571 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Greater Geelong local government area and roughly 64 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 571
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $2,022 /week
- Median personal income
- $886 /week
- Median family income
- $2,555 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Greater Geelong
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Geelong
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Corio
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $331 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,650
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Holy Family School
- Nelson Park School
- North Geelong Secondary College
- Bell Park North Primary School
- Kardinia International College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 22 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 73 bus stops
- Hughes St/Separation St
- Anakie Rd/Separation St
- Separation St/McClelland St
- Nelson Park School/McClelland St
- Deakin St/Anakie Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 cafés
- 17 restaurants
- 51 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 4 supermarkets
- 34 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.8°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 533 mm
- Reference station: Laverton RAAF, 46.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 80.0% of the 205 resolvable premises in Drumcondra. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 80.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 2.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 17.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,789 across postcode 3215 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 1,047 property offences, 244 violent offences, 106 drug offences.
- Wider Greater Geelong LGA: 8,641 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drumcondra?
Drumcondra (VIC 3215) had 571 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Greater Geelong local government area.
What is the median rent in Drumcondra?
The median advertised rent in Drumcondra is $331/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Drumcondra?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Drumcondra covering catholic, government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Holy Family School (0.3 km), Nelson Park School (0.5 km), North Geelong Secondary College (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Drumcondra?
Drumcondra is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (80% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Drumcondra?
Across postcode 3215, 1,789 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (1,047), violent (244), drug offences (106). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Drumcondra?
In Drumcondra, mean daily temperatures range from 9.5°C to 19.8°C and annual rainfall is 533 mm measured at the Laverton RAAF weather station (46.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Drumcondra?
73 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Drumcondra centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 22 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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