Derby VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Derby, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Derby VIC is 18 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Derby is $675 per week ($35,100 per year). Median rent in Derby is $92 per week ($399 per month). Derby has a median age of 64 years, older than the national median of 38. Derby has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (73% of residents).

There were 4 recorded offences in Derby in 2025-25, a rate of 222 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Derby Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Derby Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$675/wk
$35,100 per year
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Median Rent
$92/wk
$399 per month
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Median Age
64years
26 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.6 per bedroom

Derby Demographics

Gender Split

Male 72.7% (8) Female 27.3% (3)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
18 people · 37.9 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Derby Age Distribution

0-4
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Derby Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Derby Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Derby Religion

No Religion
72.7%
Anglican
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Derby Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Derby Employment

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Employed full-time
41.2% 7 people
Employed part-time
35.3% 6 people
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Not in labour force
23.5% 4 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Derby Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Derby Occupation

Managers
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Derby Field of Study

Management & Commerce
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Derby Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Derby Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
50.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Derby Marital Status

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Married
100.0% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Derby Ancestry

Australian
53.3%
English
46.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Derby Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Derby Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Derby How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Derby Car Ownership

3 vehicles
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Derby Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
55.6%
4 bedrooms
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Derby Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
38.5%
moved in the last 5 years
71.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Derby Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
30
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Derby Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
6
Heart disease
6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Derby Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
55.6%
$650-$799/wk
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Derby Family Structure

Couple — no children
62.5%
Couple — children under 15
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Derby Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
25.0% 3
Did not provide
75.0% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Derby Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
52.6%
15–29 hours
26.3%
30+ hours
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Derby Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Derby Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Theft
2
Drug Offences
1
Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2018
2019
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Derby Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,249/wk
Median Rent $92/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Derby

≈ $5,412/month
Median rent $92/wk
Left after rent $1,157/wk
Rent share 7.4%

Derby vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Derby

What is the population of Derby VIC?

The population of Derby VIC is 18 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Derby?

The median personal income in Derby VIC is $675 per week, or $35,100 per year.The median household income is $1,249 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Derby?

Median rent in Derby VIC is $92 per week ($399 per month).Rent represents 7.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Derby?

The median age in Derby VIC is 64 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Derby a good suburb to live in?

Derby is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 18.The median income is $675/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20740. All dollar figures in AUD.