Derrimut

Population growth drivers in Derrimut are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Derrimut's population is approximately 8,958 as of May 2026. This figure represents a rise of 305 individuals, marking a 3.5% increase since the 2021 Census which reported 8,653 residents. The growth is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 8,958 in June 2025 and an additional 65 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 675 persons per square kilometer. Derrimut's growth rate exceeded the SA3 area average (2.1%), indicating it as a region leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.8% to population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 are used, adjusted employing weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Derrimut is projected to increase by 2,217 persons, reflecting a total gain of 24.8% over the 16-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Derrimut is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Derrimut averaged approximately four new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with a total of 21 homes approved during this period. In FY26, one home has been approved so far. The population decline during this time has not negatively impacted housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with diverse buyer options.

New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $272,000, lower than the regional average, indicating more affordable housing choices for buyers. This financial year has seen $7.1 million in commercial approvals, reflecting Derrimut's predominantly residential character. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Derrimut has significantly less development activity, at 84.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new properties typically boosts demand and prices for existing homes. Nationally, Derrimut also falls below average in terms of development activity, suggesting mature planning constraints may be at play.

Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With an estimated 2961 people per dwelling approval, Derrimut maintains a quiet, low-activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Derrimut is projected to add 2217 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Derrimut has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 31 projects that could affect the region. Notable initiatives include Derrimut Logistics Hub by Charter Hall, Ballarat Road Upgrade - Derrimut Section, Derrimut Road Infrastructure Upgrade, and Derrimut Industrial Precinct Expansion. The following list details those considered most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Derrimut shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Derrimut has a well-educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 5.0% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.3%. As of December 2025, there were 4,973 residents employed, and the unemployment rate was 0.2% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%.

Workforce participation was at 76.4%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. According to Census responses, 22.4% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in transport, postal & warehousing (2.5 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. Professional & technical employment was lower at 6.3%, compared to the regional average of 10.1%.

There were 1.5 workers for every resident as at the Census, indicating Derrimut functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. In the 12-month period ending in May-25, employment increased by 3.3% while labour force grew by 4.3%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.9 percentage points. National employment forecasts project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Derrimut's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The Derrimut SA2 had an income level below the national average according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $54,783 and the average income stood at $64,600. These figures compared to Greater Melbourne's of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $60,053 for median income and $70,815 for average income as of March 2026. Census data revealed household incomes ranked at the 81st percentile with $2,271 weekly. The earnings profile showed that 40.6% of residents (3,636 people) earned between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, reflecting broader area patterns where 32.8% occupied this range. A significant 31.1% earned above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consumed 16.2% of income but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 80th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

Derrimut is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Derrimut, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 97.1% houses and 2.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Melbourne metro had 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Derrimut was at 16.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (61.2%) or rented (22.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,976, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400. Nationally, Derrimut's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, as reported on 25 June 2021, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375, also reported on that date.

Derrimut features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 88.4% of all households, including 59.8% couples with children, 14.5% couples without children, and 13.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 11.6%, with lone person households at 9.1% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 3.6 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Derrimut exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates of 30.5%, exceeding the SA3 area average of 23.9%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 27.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (15.9%).

Educational participation is high at 37.6%, with 15.2% in primary education, 10.3% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis indicates 24 active transport stops operating within Derrimut, consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are served by 3 individual routes, collectively providing 419 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 264 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode at 88%, with 8% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, some 22.4% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 59 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 17 weekly trips per individual stop.

Derrimut's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows outstanding results for Derrimut based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 51% of the total population (~4,586 people) have private health cover, which is relatively low compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7%. Asthma and diabetes are the most common medical conditions in Derrimut, impacting 6.0 and 3.8% of residents respectively. 83.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The area has 7.6% of residents aged 65 and over (683 people), lower than Greater Melbourne's 15.0%. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Derrimut is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Derrimut's population is culturally diverse, with 50.3% born overseas and 62.0% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Derrimut, comprising 54.2% of its population. Buddhism is notably overrepresented, making up 11.5%, higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 4.2%.

In terms of ancestry, Other (24.4%), Vietnamese (14.1%), and Filipino (9.5%) groups are substantially higher compared to regional averages of 14.6%, 1.9%, and 1.3% respectively. Maltese (3.2%), Macedonian (2.1%), and Samoan (1.9%) ethnicities are notably overrepresented in Derrimut compared to regional figures of 1.1%, 0.7%, and 0.3%.

Derrimut hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Derrimut's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Derrimut has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (17.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.2%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 12.0%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, Derrimut's residents have aged by an average of 1.5 years, with the median age rising from 32 to 34 years. Specifically, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 12.2% to 15.9%, while those aged 55-64 have risen from 7.4% to 9.2%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has decreased from 20.8% to 16.0%, and those aged 5-14 have dropped from 19.9% to 17.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Derrimut, with the strongest projected growth in the 55-64 age group (74%), adding 610 residents to reach a total of 1,432. Meanwhile, both the 35-44 and 5-14 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.