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 9,114 as of November 2025. This represents an increase of 461 people, a growth rate of 5.3%, since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 8,653. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,163 in June 2024 and an additional 68 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 687 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other areas assessed by AreaSearch. Derrimut's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (2.6%), indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 63.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Population projections indicate a significant increase in Derrimut's top quartile of national areas. The area is expected to gain an additional 2,307 persons by 2041, reflecting a total growth rate of 23.1% over the 17 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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 between FY21 and FY25. A total of 21 homes were approved during this period, with one additional approval in FY26 to date. The population has decreased slightly over the same timeframe, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with diverse buyer options.

New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $272,000, which is below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing choices for buyers. In FY26, there have been $7.1 million worth of commercial approvals, reflecting Derrimut's primarily residential character. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Derrimut has significantly lower development activity, with 84.0% fewer approvals per capita, which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This trend is also below the national average, suggesting mature planning constraints in the area. Recent building activity comprises solely detached houses, maintaining Derrimut's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population-to-dwelling-approval ratio is 2961 people per approval, indicating a quiet development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Derrimut is projected to add 2,106 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Derrimut has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 32 projects likely affecting the region. Key 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 most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Derrimut maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Derrimut's workforce is well-educated with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 4.9% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.7%. There were 4,983 residents in work while the unemployment rate was 0.2% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation was 68.4%, slightly above Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Employment is concentrated in transport, postal & warehousing (2.5 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and manufacturing.

Professional & technical employment is limited at 6.3% compared to 10.1% regionally. There are 1.5 workers for every resident, indicating Derrimut functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.7% while the labour force grew by 5.5%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 3.0%, labour force grow by 3.3%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. As of 25-Nov-25, Victorian employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Derrimut's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.

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

The Derrimut SA2's median income among taxpayers was $53,228 and average income stood at $64,612 in financial year 2022. These figures are comparable to Greater Melbourne's median income of $54,892 and average income of $73,761 for the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates project median income to be approximately $59,701 and average income to be around $72,469 as of September 2025. Census data indicates that household incomes rank at the 81st percentile with a weekly income of $2,271. The earnings profile shows that 40.6% of residents (3,700 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket, reflecting broader area patterns where 32.8% occupy this range. Notably, 31.1% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 80th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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 Census conducted on 28 August 2016, comprised 97.1% houses and 2.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's dwelling structure of 81.3% houses and 18.7% other dwellings during the same period. Home ownership in Derrimut was at 16.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 61.2% and rented dwellings at 22.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Derrimut was $1,976, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $1,700. Median weekly rent in Derrimut was recorded at $400, compared to Melbourne metro's $346. Nationally, Derrimut's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 88.4% of all households, consisting of couples with children (59.8%), couples without children (14.5%), and single parent families (13.1%). 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, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.9.

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 at 30.5% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA3 area average of 23.9%. This reflects the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%).

Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 27.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (15.9%). Educational participation is notably high at 37.6%, including 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

Derrimut has 24 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together facilitate 791 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is considered good, with residents on average located 264 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 113 daily trips, which equates to approximately 32 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 Derrimut has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is approximately 52%, which is higher than the average SA2 area and Greater Melbourne at 48.1%.

Asthma and diabetes are the most common medical conditions, affecting 6% and 3.8% of residents respectively. A total of 83.1% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 73.5% in Greater Melbourne. Derrimut has a lower percentage of seniors aged 65 and over at 7%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 17.9%. The health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with the general population's health profile.

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 has a culturally diverse population, with 50.3% born overseas and 62.0% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Derrimut, comprising 54.2%. Buddhism's proportion is higher than Greater Melbourne's average, at 11.5% compared to 12.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (24.4%), Vietnamese (14.1%), and Filipino (9.5%), which is significantly higher than the regional average of 3.7%. Notably, Maltese (3.2%) and Macedonian (2.1%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 4.6% and 2.5%, respectively. Samoan representation is also notably higher at 1.9%.

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

Derrimut's median age is 33, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Derrimut has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (17.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.8%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 12.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, Derrimut's residents have aged by an average of 1.3 years, with the median age rising from 32 to 33. Specifically, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 12.2% to 15.7%, while the proportion of those aged 45-54 has risen from 12.9% to 14.5%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has decreased from 20.8% to 16.7%, and the proportion of those aged 5-14 has dropped from 19.9% to 17.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Derrimut's age profile will significantly change. The number of residents aged 55-64 is projected to rise substantially, increasing by 646 people (80%) from 803 to 1,450. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 35-44 and 5-14 age cohorts.