Derrimut, VIC 3026 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Derrimut is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3026, home to 8,651 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Wyndham local government area and roughly 31 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 8,651
- Median age
- 32 years
- Median household income
- $2,272 /week
- Median personal income
- $851 /week
- Median family income
- $2,219 /week
- Average household size
- 3.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Brimbank
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gorton
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,976
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Riverwalk Primary School
- Thomas Chirnside Primary School
- Werribee Primary School
- St Andrew's School
- Corpus Christi School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 29 bus stops
- Dutchelm Ave/Newmarket Rd
- Princes Hwy/Westleigh Dr
- Riparian St/Newmarket Rd
- Beldale Ave/Westleigh Dr
- Delmont St/Westleigh Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 65 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 16 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.8°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 533 mm
- Reference station: Laverton RAAF, 12.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 54.4% of the 3,541 resolvable premises in Derrimut. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 54.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 3.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 42.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,623 across postcode 3026 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 1,262 property offences, 141 violent offences, 91 drug offences.
- Wider Brimbank LGA: 9,438 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Derrimut?
Derrimut (VIC 3026) had 8,651 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Brimbank local government area.
What is the median rent in Derrimut?
The median advertised rent in Derrimut is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Derrimut?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Derrimut covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Riverwalk Primary School (0.6 km), Thomas Chirnside Primary School (1.5 km), Werribee Primary School (1.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Derrimut?
Derrimut is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (54.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Derrimut?
Across postcode 3026, 1,623 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (1,262), violent (141), drug offences (91). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Derrimut?
In Derrimut, mean daily temperatures range from 9.5°C to 19.8°C and annual rainfall is 533 mm measured at the Laverton RAAF weather station (12.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Derrimut?
29 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Derrimut centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 bus stops. 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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