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VIC · Greater Bendigo Council

Derrinal, 3523

Est. population · Jun 2025

106

Growth (1 yr)

+1.9%

Growth (5 yr)

+10.4%

Median age

58

Median income

$1,281/wk

Employment rate

46.9%

Languages at home

4.2%non-English

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

  • National parks
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
What Derrinal is known for: National parks, Green suburb, Excellent transport

Suburb profile

Derrinal is a quieter smaller community in Greater Bendigo Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric. Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre.

Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.

Reported crime has been rising recently. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.

At a glance

Derrinal snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

$475/wk

Population (ERP)

106

+1.9% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

47.5%

Census unoccupied dwellings

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Safety

74th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

86th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

3/10

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

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$475

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

106(June 2025)

+1.9% annual · +10.4% over 5 years · 86th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.9%
5-year growth
+10.4%
Change in 1 year
+2
Change in 5 years
+10
Growth rank in VIC
86th 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 (~100), extrapolated at +1.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
99
Median age
58
Median household income / week
$1,281
Dwelling vacancy
47.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
38 of 80
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
46.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
39 / 0 / 0 (+ 3 other)

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 increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
10
Against the person
0
Against property
9
Rate per 1,000 residents
94.3
State safety percentile
74.2th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+150.7%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage1
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary3
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary2
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft1
  • B49 Other Theft2

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Old Bendigo Rd/McIvor Hwy
  • Old Bendigo Rd/McIvor Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

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

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • One Eye Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
4
Parks (OSM)
0

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

Health access

Nearest hospital
Heathcote Hospital (9.5 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
4
Participants per 1,000 residents
37.7

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

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
27° / 13°
Rainfall
126 mm · ~16 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 9°
Rainfall
148 mm · ~18 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 4°
Rainfall
218 mm · ~27 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 8°
Rainfall
188 mm · ~24 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).

13 planning-related records

2021· 7 proposals

  • August 2021

  • 2 lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation
    PART CA 54A KILLEENS LANE DERRINAL 3523NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • Construction of a carport
    3915 McIvor HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a dwelling and associated outbuilding
    244 KILLEENS LANE DERRINAL 3523Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Construction of an outbuilding
    46 Lakeside BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Use and development of land for group accommodation
    30 Vye LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Use and development of land for a dwelling and an outbuilding and group accommodation.
    574 Mia Mia-Derrinal RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling
    584 MIA MIA-DERRINAL ROAD DERRINAL 3523Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 6 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Use and development of land for a dwelling in association with horse husbandry and dog breeding
    LOT 2 DRUMMONDS LANE DERRINAL 3523Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority

  • November 2020

  • Construction of a storage shed
    410 Mia Mia-Derrinal RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Construction of a dwelling and shed and use of land for horse husbandry
    Lot 3 Sheedys LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Use and development of land for a dwelling
    21 Killeens LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a replacement dwelling, associated works and the construction of a swimming pool (Design changes to dwelling)
    751 Mia Mia-Derrinal RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Construction of an outbuilding
    22-26 Lakeside BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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
Bendigo
Member of Parliament
Lisa CHESTERS (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
120,088
Turnout (2025)
94.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+51.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 48.6%Labor 51.4%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 25.9 km away).

Coalition 54.7%Labor 45.3%

6.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +45.3 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • HeathcoteLabor 46.3% · Coalition 53.7% TPP (2025)12.9 km away
  • AxedaleLabor 37.6% · Coalition 62.4% TPP (2025)13.3 km away
  • RedesdaleLabor 45.6% · Coalition 54.4% TPP (2025)14.6 km away
  • Axe CreekLabor 50.2% · Coalition 49.8% TPP (2025)17.1 km away
  • StrathfieldsayeLabor 50.2% · Coalition 49.8% TPP (2025)21.6 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
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

More in Greater Bendigo Council

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Comparable suburbs

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