Derrimut at a glance
Median house
$807,000
Median unit
$313,200
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
8,651
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Derrimut.
The postcode for Derrimut is 3026 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Derrimut is $807,000.
Derrimut (3026) sits in the Wyndham region of Victoria. The median house here is $807,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Derrimut has roughly 8,651 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Derrimut scores 14/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 7 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Derrimut's population at 8,651, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 9% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,651
Median age
32
Family households
88%
Lone person
9%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $807,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $313,200, roughly 61% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $161,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$807,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $313,200.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$397/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$807,000
$313,200
8,651
Median age: 32
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.56% (median rent $397/wk against a $807,000 price tag). Units yield 6.64% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (22%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.56%
Based on $807,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.64%
Based on $313,200 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
621
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
14
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Derrimut.
Local schools for Derrimut
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Derrimut Primary School
Ardeer South Primary School
Deer Park West Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Derrimut.
- What is the median house price in Derrimut?
- The median house price in Derrimut, VIC 3026 is $807,000. The median unit price is $313,200.
- What is the Derrimut postcode?
- Derrimut is in the 3026 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Wyndham region.
- Where is Derrimut?
- Derrimut is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3026. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Wyndham region.
- What is the average rent in Derrimut?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $397, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Derrimut?
- There are 20 schools serving Derrimut on this page, including Derrimut Primary School, St Lawrence Catholic Primary School, Ardeer South Primary School.
- How walkable is Derrimut?
- Derrimut has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Derrimut?
- Derrimut is close to Chartwell, Deer Park, Deer Park East, Ardeer, Glengala.
- What is the population of Derrimut?
- The population of Derrimut is approximately 8,651 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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Sources cited
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