DrumcondraVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3215 · Greater Geelong
Residents of Drumcondra enjoy a lifestyle that is conducive to working from home, with 30.6% of the population doing so, compared to the Victorian average of 25.7%. The suburb has a strong community feel, supported by a high percentage of family households at 76.8%. Commuting is primarily done by car, with 49.2% of residents driving to work, while public transport usage is relatively low at 3.7%.
Sales · 12 months to August 2026
What property sold for in Drumcondra
Houses · 6 houses changed hands in Drumcondra over the 12 months to August 2026, at a median of $1,555,000 — too few for that figure to be more than a rough guide.
Houses
$1.55m
median of 6 sales
Too few sales to be reliable — treat as a rough guide
Half sold between $1.54m and $1.83m.
Last sold four to eight months ago
6 sales on record · data to 30 August 2026
Last 12 months
What an extra bedroom costs in Drumcondra
In Drumcondra, over the last 12 months, a four-bedroom house has a median of $1.55 million from 5 sales.
| Bedrooms | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | $1.55m | 5 · few |
Counts with fewer than five sales are left out rather than estimated, and bigger does not always mean dearer — a bedroom count with few sales can be pulled either way by the particular homes that happened to change hands.
The read
What living here is actually like
Drumcondra is a small suburb with a population of 567, characterized by a mature demographic with a median age of 50, significantly higher than the Victorian average of 38. The community is predominantly female, with women making up 51.9% of the population. The suburb has a high percentage of couple households, both with and without children, indicating a family-oriented environment. The area is marked by a high level of home ownership, with 50.2% of properties owned outright and a further 24.7% owned with a mortgage.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Drumcondra · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Retirees | 85 |
| Professionals | 80 |
| Families | 75 |
| Investors | 60 |
| First home buyers | 55 |
Why retirees score highest
The signals doing the work
- High median age of 50, appealing to retirees
- High percentage of owned outright properties
- Quiet, mature community with a family-oriented environment
- High percentage of couple households without children
Against the state
How Drumcondra differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 3.1% |
| Separate houses | 88.8% |
| Townhouses | 6.7% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 30.6% |
| Drove a car | 49.2% |
| Public transport | 3.7% |
| Walked only | 3% |
| Car passenger | 2.7% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- Highly educated population - 39.2% hold bachelor degrees (vs VIC 29.2%)
- High median household income - $2022 weekly (vs VIC $1759)
- Low unemployment rate - 3.9% (vs VIC 5.0%)
- Majority of homes are separate houses - 88.8% (vs VIC 73.4%)
- Significant work-from-home culture - 30.6% (vs VIC 25.7%)
Things to be aware of
- Higher median age may not appeal to younger demographics
- Limited public transport options with only 3.7% usage
- High property ownership costs with a median monthly mortgage of $2650
- Low diversity with 88.3% speaking only English at home
- Limited rental opportunities with only 24.2% rented properties
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Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Demographic figures from the Census of Population and Housing © Australian Bureau of Statistics, used under Creative Commons Attribution.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.