Drummond, VIC 3461 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Drummond is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3461, home to 294 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Macedon Ranges local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 92 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$380 /wk
Population294
Median age48
Area33.8 km²
To CBD92 km
LGAHepburn

Demographics

Population
294
Median age
48 years
Median household income
$1,875 /week
Median personal income
$713 /week
Median family income
$2,229 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Hepburn
Statistical region (SA4)
Ballarat
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Bendigo
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$380 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,975
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Malmsbury Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 5 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.7°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 515 mm
  • Reference station: Bendigo Airport, 62.5 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 96.6% of the 146 resolvable premises in Drummond. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 96.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.4%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 150 across postcode 3461 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 82 property offences, 30 violent offences, 7 drug offences.
  • Wider Hepburn LGA: 4,750 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Drummond?

Drummond (VIC 3461) had 294 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Hepburn local government area.

What is the median rent in Drummond?

The median advertised rent in Drummond is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Drummond?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Drummond covering government sectors. Nearest include: Malmsbury Primary School (7.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Drummond?

Drummond is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (96.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Drummond?

Across postcode 3461, 150 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (82), violent (30), drug offences (7). 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 Drummond?

In Drummond, mean daily temperatures range from 8.1°C to 21.3°C and annual rainfall is 515 mm measured at the Bendigo Airport weather station (62.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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