Dromana - Mornington Peninsula

Demographics

5.6% of Dromana’s population is UK-born migrants being one of the highest of any suburb in Melbourne and the largest migrant group in the suburb. The Mornington Peninsula is predominately english with the majority of residents being Australian or UK-born migrants. German, Italian and Greek migrants are also common in the suburb. These migrant groups are also the next largest behind UK-born migrants in Dromana and on the Mornington Peninsula. Irish, Dutch, Welsh, New Zealander and French migrants are also smaller migrant groups in the area.

The area was originally popular with wealthy retirees and used as a holiday beach house area. However, the suburb has since become very family orientated with popular schools in nearby Mornington/Mount Martha/Rosebud. This is as well as the area offering many kindergartens.

The area mostly consists of Managers, Professionals, Technicians and Trades Workers and Clerical/Administrative Workers. In Dromana 50.2% of residents are Christians and 35% have no religion.

Transport

The Nepean Highway/Point Nepean Rd near the beach is the more scenic way of navigating the area. The Nepean Highway/Point Nepean Rd near the beach is the more scenic way of navigating the area. The Mornington Peninsula Freeway also runs more inland of the suburb for a quicker commute to Melbourne.

The closest train station is in Frankston however there has been plans to electrify the train line to the Mornington Peninsula in Baxter.

Real Estate 

Dromana’s median house price is $750,000 (November 2018) and the median house price has increased by $80,000 in the past 12 months (November 2018). Rents are also affordable in 2018 with a median of $390.

Shopping

The Dromana Shopping Centre is the main shopping area with a supermarket and a variety of popular stores.