Why Drouin is a Smart Place to Call Home
When you build a new home at Altura in Drouin, you’re investing in a location that delivers on every front. The town is growing, the schools are improving, and the infrastructure is already being built to support the future of its residents. From the moment you move in, Altura puts you at the centre of a growing community with strong foundations for the future.
A Growing Town Backed by Real Investment
Baw Baw is one of the fastest-growing regions in Victoria. Since 2021, the population has grown by around 6,000 people. That growth continues to build, with council forecasting another 20,000 people to move into the region by 2041. Council, state government and private developers have already committed millions into roads, parks, schools and new sporting facilities. The capital works budget alone for Baw Baw in 2025/26 sits at $46 million. That includes upgrades to local roads, drainage, reserves and shared community spaces across both Drouin and Warragul.
For buyers at Altura, this matters. You’re building in a location that is actively being supported by smart infrastructure investment. The roads you drive, the parks your kids play in, the sports clubs they join and the schools they attend are all seeing real money invested to meet the needs of the community. It’s future-proofing, and it protects the long-term value of an estate like Altura.
Education That Grows With The Community
Drouin’s schools are growing to meet the needs of local families. Drouin Primary School is undergoing a major upgrade, set for completion in mid-2025. This includes a new two-storey learning hub, modern classrooms, a gym, and music facilities. The expansion will allow the school to welcome more than 200 additional students, giving young families greater access to high-quality education close to home.
Drouin Secondary College has also been expanded, now catering to over 1,200 students. Recent works have delivered new study spaces, updated learning areas and improved student facilities designed to support a wide range of learning needs.
St Ita’s Primary School and Chairo Christian School also offer local Catholic and independent schooling options for families looking for private education pathways, all within easy reach of Altura.
For younger children, several new kindergartens and early learning centres are already operating across the township. Centres like Little Saints, Goodstart and Sparrow Early Learning offer long day care, funded kindergarten programs and early learning for children from infancy through to school age. Families moving into Altura have access to these services close by, making it easier to balance work and family from the very start.
Close to Everything That Matters
Drouin itself offers easy daily living. The township has full-line Coles and Woolworths supermarkets, supported by local butchers, bakeries, hairdressers, medical clinics, cafés and takeaway options. For larger shopping trips, Warragul is only ten minutes away, with plenty of major retailers, including the Warragul Homemakers Centre, just 15 minutes from Altura. Specialty shops, boutiques and gyms, an Aldi supermarket, and of course, the infamous weekend farmers’ markets that showcase the best of Gippsland’s local producers, are all 10 – 15 minutes from home.
Commuting is also simple. Drouin Station operates on the Gippsland V/Line service, which gives buyers at Altura direct access to Melbourne’s CBD without needing to sit on the freeway each morning. And when you do need to drive, the Princes Freeway entrance is just minutes from the estate.
Lifestyle That’s Built into the Landscape
Drouin’s green spaces are one of the reasons people keep moving here. Families at Altura will have access to existing parks and walking trails, including Civic Park and the popular Two Towns Trail, which connects Drouin to Warragul via a flat, eight-kilometre shared path. Kids have plenty of space to run, ride and explore. Council is also investing in the upgrade of local reserves, including Ferntree Park, alongside new sporting facilities that will deliver extra ovals, courts and community sporting infrastructure right next door to Altura.
At Altura, many of our lots are positioned directly alongside these natural assets. Some sit right on the edge of the wetlands, with views across the green corridor. Others sit on larger lifestyle blocks that offer plenty of space for growing families wanting to spread out while staying connected to nature.
Is Drouin a Good Place to Build a New Home?
A resounding YES!
Altura sits within one of Victoria’s strongest growth corridors in Drouin, supported by real population growth, ongoing school upgrades, expanding infrastructure, and well-connected transport options. Daily essentials are close by, with local shopping, medical services, community facilities and recreation spaces already in place. The town continues to deliver new investment into parks, roads and public facilities that support the long-term needs of families choosing to build here.
For buyers, this creates confidence. You secure the lifestyle advantages immediately, while the ongoing investment in Drouin continues to strengthen the value of your home at Altura over time. Whether you’re purchasing your first home, upsizing for a growing family, or adding to your property portfolio, Altura offers both short-term liveability and long-term growth in one truly picturesque package.
Visit the Land Sales Office
Our Land Sales Office is open every weekend from 12 pm to 4 pm. Come and experience Altura for yourself. Take in the views and speak with our team about the range of lots and packages available.
To arrange a private appointment, call Robby on 0430 140 277.
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