Drouin West, located in the Baw Baw region of Victoria, offers a tranquil and rural lifestyle that appeals to many seeking a peaceful community without straying too far from urban conveniences. In recent years, the housing market in Drouin West has experienced steady interest, partly due to its picturesque setting and affordability compared to larger cities. With rolling hills and lush greenery surrounding the area, the market features a mix of charming farmhouses, sprawling properties, and newer developments. This makes it an attractive option for families, retirees, and young professionals alike who are searching for a quieter lifestyle while still having access to essential services and amenities in nearby Drouin and Warragul.
Living in Drouin West comes with several lifestyle benefits, stemming from its strong sense of community and rural charm. Residents enjoy the slower pace of life, where local events, farm-to-table produce, and outdoor activities play a significant role. The region is known for its friendly neighbors and community spirit, which is often showcased in local markets and community gatherings. Despite its rural atmosphere, Drouin West provides excellent connectivity to larger towns via the Princes Freeway, making it convenient for commuting to Melbourne or accessing amenities in larger neighboring towns. Overall, Drouin West offers a harmonious balance of rural tranquility and accessibility, appealing to those who value space, nature, and a close-knit community.
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Thinking about buying in Drouin West? Now could not be a better time, with just 190 residential dwellings it's a highly sought after location. The average property price in this area is in the region of $1,208,000 with prices in this suburb ranging from $764,000 to $2,604,000. The aproximate distance to the coast is 33 Km.
Prices are above market average and increase steadily under persistent demand. A more sustainable rate of price growth is anticipated in the short to medium term. In this area of average incomes, there is a mix of housing size and quality. While this may present buying opportunities, growth may be constrained. As buyers begin to examine Drouin West due to other areas being out of the price range and the trend to working from home, "gentrification" may incease price growth. A mix of professions and above average income earners in Drouin West provides good demand. The lower than average housing turnover of these people also means fewer regular listings leading to periodic large price increases. Medium density in Drouin West necessitates a mix of lifestyle options for housing, shops, open areas, and facilties. Where this is available, demand is high and growth ensured. Lower than average industry presence in Drouin West we believe will be less of a negative impact than it has in the past. Post-COVID and the growth in working from home has lessened the demand for local employment options. This may make Drouin West a better buying opportunity than it may have been in the past.
Instant Property Valuation100 Fisher Road, Drouin West, VIC, 3818 | 5 | 2 | 2 | $1,100,000 | |
225 Fisher Road, Drouin West, VIC, 3818 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 1695000 | |
210 Stock Road, Drouin West, VIC, 3818 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4600000 |
Drouin West Primary School
(While the above schools are located with the suburb of Drouin West there may also be nearby schools whose catchments cover this suburb)Incidents Trend State Average
(mm) RAIN | Min (°C) TEMP | Max (°C) TEMP | Min (%) HUMIDITY | Max (%) HUMIDITY | (m/sec) WIND | (MJ/sq m) SOLAR | |
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Jan | 2.2 | 8.4 | 17.2 | 46.2 | 89.2 | 4.0 | 23.5 |
Feb | 3.9 | 8.4 | 16.7 | 51.1 | 92.0 | 3.3 | 19.7 |
Mar | 4.1 | 6.2 | 13.5 | 62.2 | 94.8 | 3.2 | 15.6 |
Apr | 4.8 | 3.9 | 9.8 | 68.1 | 95.4 | 3.7 | 11.8 |
May | 4.6 | 1.2 | 5.9 | 70.7 | 95.0 | 4.0 | 8.4 |
Jun | 4.9 | -0.9 | 3.2 | 75.3 | 97.2 | 3.0 | 7.4 |
Jul | 7 | -1.6 | 1.9 | 81.4 | 97.1 | 3.3 | 6.9 |
Aug | 6.4 | -1.9 | 2.5 | 78.5 | 98.4 | 3.7 | 8.9 |
Sept | 6.8 | -0.2 | 5.9 | 65.4 | 96.2 | 4.2 | 13.5 |
Oct | 4.7 | 2.4 | 10.2 | 57.2 | 93.4 | 3.9 | 18.5 |
Nov | 5.3 | 4.1 | 12.3 | 56.2 | 93.9 | 4.0 | 21.7 |
Dec | 5.0 | 6.4 | 15.0 | 52.7 | 91.9 | 3.9 | 23.8 |
source: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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