Dereel, VIC 3352 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Dereel is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3352, home to 664 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Corangamite local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 121 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 664
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,256 /week
- Median personal income
- $545 /week
- Median family income
- $1,404 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Golden Plains
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Geelong
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wannon
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Rokewood Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Community Centre/Colac - Ballarat Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 91.6% of the 309 resolvable premises in Dereel. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 91.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 8.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,105 across postcode 3352 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 785 property offences, 143 violent offences, 44 drug offences.
- Wider Golden Plains LGA: 2,988 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dereel?
Dereel (VIC 3352) had 664 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Golden Plains local government area.
What is the median rent in Dereel?
The median advertised rent in Dereel is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Dereel?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Dereel covering government sectors. Nearest include: Rokewood Primary School (9.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Dereel?
Dereel is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (91.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Dereel?
Across postcode 3352, 1,105 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (785), violent (143), drug offences (44). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Dereel?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Dereel centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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