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Derrinal VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Derrinal VIC is 99 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Derrinal is $584 per week ($30,368 per year). Median rent in Derrinal is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Derrinal has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Derrinal has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Derrinal is $2,000.

There were 1 recorded offences in Derrinal in 2025-25, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Derrinal Population

residents (Census 2021)

Derrinal Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$584/wk

$30,368 per year

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

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Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Derrinal Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.3% (58) Female 43.7% (45)

Population Density

1.6

people per km²

99 people · 60.2 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,792

Family income/wk

Derrinal Age Distribution

0-4

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Derrinal Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

73.5% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

26.5% 9 dwellings

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

Derrinal Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Derrinal Religion

No Religion

37.5%

Catholic

25.0%

Anglican

11.5%

Not stated

9.6%

Eastern Orthodox

4.8%

Christian (other)

4.8%

Uniting Church

3.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Derrinal Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.3%

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

Derrinal Employment

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Employed full-time

26.2% 22 people

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Employed part-time

23.8% 20 people

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Unemployed

4.8% 4 people

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Not in labour force

45.2% 38 people

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

Derrinal Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

30.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.5%

Bachelor Degree

20.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

14.5%

Postgraduate Degree

9.1%

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

Derrinal Occupation

Managers

38.2%

Professionals

20.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.8%

Sales Workers

11.8%

Community & Personal Service

8.8%

Clerical & Administrative

8.8%

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

Derrinal Field of Study

Management & Commerce

33.3%

Engineering

20.0%

Health

13.3%

Society & Culture

13.3%

Creative Arts

10.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.0%

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

Derrinal Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Derrinal Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

7.9%

$1-$149/wk

13.2%

$400-$499/wk

10.5%

$650-$799/wk

7.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$4,000+/wk

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Derrinal Marital Status

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Married

47.1% 49

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Separated

5.8% 6

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Divorced

19.2% 20

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Widowed

2.9% 3

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Never married

25.0% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Derrinal Ancestry

English

37.7%

Australian

16.7%

Irish

13.8%

Scottish

11.6%

Other

6.5%

Italian

5.1%

Croatian

2.2%

German

2.2%

Macedonian

2.2%

Maltese

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Derrinal School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Derrinal Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.1% 8

✅

No need for assistance

95.9% 187

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

Derrinal Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.9% 18

—

Not a volunteer

79.1% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Derrinal Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Derrinal How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Derrinal Car Ownership

1 vehicle

8.1%

2 vehicles

54.1%

3 vehicles

27.0%

4+ vehicles

10.8%

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

Derrinal Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.3%

3 bedrooms

41.9%

4 bedrooms

34.9%

6+ bedrooms

7.0%

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

Derrinal Population Mobility

17.2%

moved in the last year

54.0%

moved in the last 5 years

6.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Derrinal Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

184

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Derrinal Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

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

Derrinal Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.8%

$1-$149/wk

9.9%

$150-$299/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

11.1%

$650-$799/wk

3.7%

$800-$999/wk

13.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,500+/wk

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Derrinal Family Structure

Couple — no children

54.3%

Couple — children under 15

18.5%

Couple — no children under 15

17.3%

One parent — no children under 15

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Derrinal Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

5.6% 5

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Never served

94.4% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Derrinal Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

8.2% 7

—

Did not provide

91.8% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Derrinal Children Ever Born

No children

23.5%

2 children

35.3%

3 children

41.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Derrinal When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Derrinal Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.1%

5–14 hours

30.2%

15–29 hours

17.4%

30+ hours

8.1%

Did not do domestic work

29.1%

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

Derrinal Household Size

1 person

29.5%

2 persons

61.4%

3 persons

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Derrinal Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Derrinal Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Derrinal Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Derrinal Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,281/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.0%

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

If you earn X in Derrinal

Your weekly income

≈ $5,551/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $961/wk

Rent share 25.0%

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Derrinal vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Campbells Forest

Pop: 50 Income: $942/wk Rent: $220/wk

Chewton Bushlands

Pop: 50 Income: $866/wk Rent: $800/wk

Cosgrove (Vic.)

Pop: 50 Income: $606/wk Rent: $200/wk

Gonn Crossing

Pop: 50 Income: $519/wk Rent: $150/wk

Nirranda

Pop: 50 Income: $916/wk Rent: $160/wk

North Blackwood

Pop: 50 Income: $725/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Derrinal

What is the population of Derrinal VIC?

The population of Derrinal VIC is 99 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Derrinal?

The median personal income in Derrinal VIC is $584 per week, or $30,368 per year.The median household income is $1,281 per week.Family income is $1,792 per week.

How much is rent in Derrinal?

Median rent in Derrinal VIC is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 25.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Derrinal?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Derrinal VIC is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Derrinal?

The median age in Derrinal VIC is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Derrinal a good suburb to live in?

Derrinal is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 99.The median income is $584/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (25.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20744. All dollar figures in AUD.