Derrimut
Over half of Derrimut's residents (50.3%) were born overseas, 28.7 points above the national average, making it Melbourne's western-corridor multicultural hub. Vietnamese (1,404), Filipino (944) and Chinese (737) ancestries dominate alongside a large Buddhism (934) and Islam (691) cohort. Despite 87th-percentile household income ($2,272/week), the IRSD sits at decile 4, a gap explained by the large renter share (22.3%) and overseas-born population depressing aggregate wealth metrics. Real household income declined 6.1% over the decade, a warning sign masked by the still-high percentile ranking.
Population
8,651
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,272/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
1
Median House
$750K
Apr-Jun 2024
The $750,000 median (Apr-Jun 2024) grew 79.9% from $417,000 in 2013 (CAGR 4.3% over 14 years), though it sits 9.2% below the $826,000 peak in early 2024. Detached houses at 97.1% dominate, with 4+ bedrooms at 67.0%, the highest proportion in this batch. Monthly mortgage of $1,976 against $2,272/week income gives a 20.1% mortgage-to-income ratio, well below stress. Average household size of 3.6 (1.1 above national) means these large homes are fully utilized. Only 1 DA in 12 months indicates the suburb is largely built out, limiting new supply for future buyers.
For Buyers
The $750,000 median (Apr-Jun 2024) grew 79.9% from $417,000 in 2013 (CAGR 4.3% over 14 years), though it sits 9.2% below the $826,000 peak in early 2024. Detached houses at 97.1% dominate, with 4+ bedrooms at 67.0%, the highest proportion in this batch. Monthly mortgage of $1,976 against $2,272/week income gives a 20.1% mortgage-to-income ratio, well below stress. Average household size of 3.6 (1.1 above national) means these large homes are fully utilized. Only 1 DA in 12 months indicates the suburb is largely built out, limiting new supply for future buyers.
For Investors
The 22.3% renter share and 2.7% vacancy rate create a tight rental market. Weekly rent of $400 on a $750,000 median produces roughly 2.8% gross yield, below the VIC average. Rent grew 23.1% over the decade, but real income dropped 6.1%, meaning affordability is worsening. Population growth at 2.97% per year (266 persons) is strong, driven primarily by overseas migration (167 net per year) while internal migration runs negative (-208). The COVID dip saw population fall 4.0% but has only recovered 1.5%, not yet reaching pre-COVID levels.
Development Activity
Total DAs
4
Last 12 Months
1
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Derrimut iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Lawrence Catholic Primary School
Prep-6 · 454 students
Derrimut Primary School
Prep-6 · 574 students
Demographics
The 50.3% born overseas is 28.7 points above the national figure. Vietnamese ancestry leads (1,404), followed by Filipino (944), Chinese (737) and English (740). Punjabi (112), Cantonese (76), Mandarin (69), Hindi (69) and Macedonian (69) are the main non-English languages. University qualifications at 43.3% sit 13.2 points above national, yet the IEO decile 6 suggests credentials have not fully converted to local occupational outcomes. The median age of 32 (8 years below national) and average household size of 3.6 point to large, young migrant families. Residential stability at 87.2% is very high.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.1%
Houses
2.9%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Mortgaged at 61.2% dominates tenure, with 16.5% owning outright and 22.3% renting. The median rose from $417,000 in 2013 to a $826,000 peak in early 2024, then pulled back 9.2% to $750,000. The 4+ bedroom share at 67.0% is the highest in this batch, reflecting the large-family demand. Three-bedrooms at 29.5% and 2-bedrooms at 2.7% leave very little small-dwelling stock. The 20.1% mortgage-to-income ratio is comfortable at 87th-percentile incomes. Affordability worsened from 44.1% to 47.0% over the decade, a trend that correlates with the 6.1% real income decline.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,976
Rent / wk
$400
HH Size
3.6
Personal Income / wk
$851
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.7%
Unoccupied
65
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
10.9%
Couples, no children
7,765
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare (17.0%, 431 workers) leads, followed by Transport (10.5%, 267), Manufacturing (9.0%, 229), Professional/Tech (8.2%, 208) and Retail (7.7%, 196). The transport share reflects proximity to Melbourne's western logistics hub. Professionals (787) lead occupations, but Machinery/Drivers (574) and Labourers (435) are prominent, consistent with the manufacturing-logistics corridor. Full-time employment at 66.9% is above national, but unemployment at 6.2% is also elevated. The IER decile 8 (economic resources) exceeding IRSD decile 4 indicates household wealth is stronger than aggregate disadvantage metrics suggest.
Unemployment
5.0%
Labour Force
5,235
Unemployed
262
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.9%
Part-time
26.9%
Participation
64.2%
Employed
3,741
Occupations
Top Industries
University
43.3%
Postgraduate
9.1%
Born Overseas
50.3%
Dwellings
2,311
Transport to Work
Two primary schools serve the suburb: St Lawrence Catholic Primary (ICSEA 1,043, 454 students) and Derrimut Primary School (Government, ICSEA 998, 574 students). St Lawrence sits 43 points above the national benchmark, while the government school sits just below. No secondary school operates within Derrimut. Crime at 71.9 per 1,000 is above the VIC median, dominated by property/deception offences (450 of 622 total). The IRSAD decile 5 places Derrimut at the national median. Public transport at 3.6% is low.
Drive
88.1%
Public Transport
3.6%
Walk / Cycle
1.1%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.97%/yr
(+266 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grew 44.5% over the decade, reaching 8,958 by 2025, with medium projections of 11,329 by 2031. Growth of 2.97% per year (266 persons) is driven by overseas migration (167 net per year), while internal migration runs at -208, meaning more residents leave to other Australian suburbs than arrive. The COVID dip of 4.0% (from 9,114 to 8,748) has only recovered 1.5%, with the current 8,880 still below the pre-COVID 9,114. The aging trajectory shows the senior share rose 3.1 points and the working-age share fell 3.7 points over the decade.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+167
Net Internal / yr
-208
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +43% since 2011, Net internal outflow -208/yr
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
622
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
71.9
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Derrimut compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Derrimut a good suburb to live in?
Derrimut suits multicultural families seeking large detached homes (67.0% have 4+ bedrooms) with low mortgage stress (20.1% ratio). IRSAD decile 5 sits at the national median. Crime at 71.9 per 1,000 is above average, mostly property offences. The suburb is car-dependent with 88.1% driving and only 3.6% using public transport.
What is the median house price in Derrimut?
The median is $750,000 (Apr-Jun 2024), down 9.2% from the $826,000 peak in early 2024. Since 2013, prices grew 79.9% at a 4.3% CAGR from $417,000. Monthly mortgage of $1,976 gives a 20.1% mortgage-to-income ratio at 87th-percentile household income ($2,272/week).
What schools are in Derrimut?
Derrimut has 2 primary schools. St Lawrence Catholic Primary (ICSEA 1,043, 454 students) sits 43 points above the national benchmark. Derrimut Primary School (Government, ICSEA 998, 574 students) scores just below benchmark. No secondary school is located within the suburb boundaries.
Is Derrimut safe?
Crime sits at 71.9 per 1,000 residents, above the VIC median. Property/deception offences (450) dominate, comprising 72% of all crime. Crimes against the person (82) are comparatively lower. The IRSD decile 4 indicates some level of disadvantage, and the 6.2% unemployment rate exceeds the national average.
Is Derrimut good for property investment?
The tight 2.7% vacancy rate and 22.3% renter share support rental demand. Gross yield is roughly 2.8% ($400/week on $750,000). Population growth of 2.97% per year is strong, driven by overseas migration. However, real income declined 6.1% over the decade, and the 9.2% price pullback from peak introduces capital risk.
How is Derrimut's population changing?
Population grew 44.5% over the decade, driven by overseas migration of 167 net per year, while 208 residents per year leave to other Australian suburbs. The COVID dip of 4.0% has only recovered 1.5%. The senior share rose 3.1 points and working-age fell 3.7 points, showing early aging in this once-young suburb.
What languages are spoken in Derrimut?
With 50.3% born overseas (28.7 points above national), Derrimut is highly multicultural. Vietnamese (1,404), Filipino (944) and Chinese (737) are the largest non-European ancestry groups. Punjabi (112), Cantonese (76), Mandarin (69), Hindi (69) and Macedonian (69) are the main non-English languages.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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