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VIC · Golden Plains Council
Dereel, 3352
Est. population · Jun 2025
796
Growth (1 yr)
+2.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+15.2%
Median age
46
Median income
$1,256/wk
Employment rate
46%
Languages at home
1.4%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Dereel offers a slower smaller community life in Golden Plains Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Dereel snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
796
+2.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
29.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#391
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
16th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
92nd
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 20.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6677th in Australia
- State rank
- 1236th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #391 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #710 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
796(June 2025)
+2.6% annual · +15.2% over 5 years · 92th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.6%
- 5-year growth
- +15.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +20
- Change in 5 years
- +105
- Growth rank in VIC
- 92th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~900), extrapolated at +2.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 664
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,256
- Dwelling vacancy
- 29.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 94 of 322
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 46%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 228 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 17
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 13
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 21.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 664 residents
- State safety percentile
- 16.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -19%
Most common offence types
- A232 Non-Fv Common Assault1
- B21 Criminal Damage2
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft2
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle2
- B49 Other Theft6
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Community Centre/Colac - Ballarat Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 2/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.51
Other(2)
- Dereel H28 Bushland ReserveNature Reserve
- Parking (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Dereel H25 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
- Dereel H26 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
- Dereel H27 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
- Dereel H28 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
- Karuc-a-ruc Creek Streamside ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Queen Elizabeth Centre (29.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 31
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 38.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 128 mm · ~16 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 124 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 149 mm · ~19 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 182 mm · ~23 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
11 planning-related records
2021· 7 proposals
August 2021
- Construct a building within a designated setback under clause 35.07-4 (FZ)415 BROWNS ROAD DEREEL 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land (dwelling) and construction of buildings associated with a section 2 use (dwelling and outbuilding) under clause 35.03-1 and 35.03-4 (RLZ) the construction of an outbuilding greater than the size specified under clause 43.02-2 (DDO7) and construction of a building (dwelling and outbuilding) under clause 44.06-2 (BMO). TANTAUS ROAD DEREEL 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a building (shed) within 100m of a water way under clause 35.03-4 (RLZ)154 DEREEL-ROKEWOOD JUNCTION ROAD DEREEL 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- The use and development of the land for the purposes of a dwelling pursuant to the provisions of the RLZ (Clauses 35.03-1 & 35.03-4) & BMO (Clause 44.06-2)82 MOFFATS ROAD DEREEL 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land for a section 2 use (dwelling) under clause 35.03-1 (RLZ), buildings and works associated with a section 2 use under clause 35.03-4 (RLZ) and construction of a building (dwelling) under clause 44.06-2 (BMO)675 Paynes Bridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- use of the land (dwelling) under clause 35.03-1 (RLZ), buildings and works associated with a section 2 use under clause 35.03-4 (RLZ) and construction of a building (dwelling) under clause 44.06-2 (BMO)74 BLISS ROAD DEREEL 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Construction of a building (dwelling) under clause 44.06-2 (BMO)374 SAVAGE HILL ROAD DEREEL 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 4 proposals
November 2020
- Construction of a building (shed) within a setback and greater than the minimum size specified under Clause 35.03 (RLZ), construct a building greater than 120sqm under Clause 43.02 (DDO7) and a building greater than 100sqm under Clause 44.06 (BMO) in accordance with the endorsed plans29 Stones RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- Use of the land for a dwelling under clause 35.03-1 and construction of a building associated with a section 2 use under clause 35.03-4 (RLZ) and construction of a building (dwelling) pursuant to clause 44.06-2 (BMO) in accordance with endorsed plans85 Progress RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- The development of the land for a dwelling and shed10 WATTLE ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- Construction of a single story dwelling in a bushfire prone area6 ARNOLDS ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Ballarat
- Member of Parliament
- Catherine KING (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 116,238
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.3%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.3 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 39.3%Labor 60.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 23.6 km away).
Coalition 42.1%Labor 57.9%
2.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -2.6 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- DereelLabor 58.2% · Coalition 41.8% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- RokewoodLabor 33.3% · Coalition 66.7% TPP (2025)9.2 km away
- Cape ClearLabor 52.4% · Coalition 47.6% TPP (2025)13.8 km away
- NapoleonsLabor 60.1% · Coalition 39.9% TPP (2025)17.3 km away
- Ross CreekLabor 53.5% · Coalition 46.5% TPP (2025)21.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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