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Victoria · Postcode 3026
Derrimut postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 17 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Derrimut at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Derrimut ranks: household income is in the top 10% of VIC suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Derrimut vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Derrimut | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,272 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $400 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,976 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 32 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% +VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3026 covers Derrimut, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 17 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - West region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Brimbank.
According to the 2021 Census, Derrimut has a population of 8,651 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $2,272, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 28 (0.3% of residents).
Housing in Derrimut includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,976, with 2,317 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 77.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Derrimut scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Schools in Derrimut include Derrimut Primary School and St Lawrence Catholic Primary School.
Derrimut is part of the Wyndham statistical area in Victoria.
Derrimut details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3026 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 8,651 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,272/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $851/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,976 |
| Average Household Size | 3.6 persons |
| Area | 12.8 km² |
| Population Density | 676/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,317 |
| Australian Citizens | 80.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 28 (0.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -37.7927082 |
| Longitude | 144.7715559 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 17 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - West |
| Area (SA3) | Wyndham |
| Local Government | Brimbank |
| Federal Electorate | Lalor |
| State Electorate | Laverton (Western Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,430 (28.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,056 (12.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,969 (34.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,755 (20.3%) |
| 65+ years | 439 (5.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 517 (6.0%) |
| Diabetes | 328 (3.8%) |
| Arthritis | 215 (2.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 135 (1.6%) |
| Cancer | 94 (1.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 48 (0.6%) |
| Dementia | 18 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 52 (2.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 496 (21.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,150 (50.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 588 (25.7%) |
Schools in Derrimut
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Derrimut. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Derrimut
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.