Drouin residents woke to discover two men attempting to enter their house in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Police said they were called to the attempted burglary at Mahogany Crt at about 2.15am.
They said the occupants were asleep but woke when two men entered the back yard before attempting to open doors.
However, when an occupant yelled out the back door, the two men fled.
Anyone with information which may assist police investigations is urged to contact Drouin police on 5625 2003.