Mitchell Shire Council
Derrinal
Derrinal at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
99
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Derrinal.
Derrinal (3523) sits in the Mitchell region of Victoria.
Derrinal has roughly 99 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Derrinal scores 0/100 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Derrinal's population at 99, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
99
Median age
58
Family households
72%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$255/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
99
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Derrinal.
Local schools for Derrinal
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Government School Catchment
Redesdale Mia Mia Primary School
Heathcote Primary School
Axedale Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Derrinal.
- What is the Derrinal postcode?
- Derrinal is in the 3523 postcode, in VIC, in the Mitchell Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Derrinal?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $255, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Derrinal?
- There are 5 schools serving Derrinal on this page, including Holy Rosary School, Redesdale Mia Mia Primary School, Heathcote Primary School.
- How walkable is Derrinal?
- Derrinal has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Derrinal?
- Derrinal is close to Kimbolton, Lake Eppalock, Lyal, Knowsley, Mosquito Creek.
- What is the population of Derrinal?
- Derrinal has approximately 99 residents. The median age is 58.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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