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Derrimut
13 km²
Tucked into the western suburbs of Melbourne, Derrimut is a family-oriented community where large homes and young residents dominate. The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 32 and a very high proportion of children under 15. It is a diverse hub where nearly half the population was born overseas, creating a neighborhood defined by a mix of global backgrounds and a strong presence of young, working families.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
20 schools within reach make Derrimut convenient for families.
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This is a very young community; the typical resident is just 32, and children under 15 make up 28.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are far less common here than in the rest of Victoria.
International roots are common in Derrimut, where 48.2% of people were born overseas—far above the national average. Vietnamese, Filipino, and Chinese ancestries are particularly prominent.
Language diversity is high, with 58.8% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure far above the national average. About 9.9% of residents speak little or no English, which is well above the state figure.
Religious affiliation is common here; 50.7% of residents identify as Christian. This explains why the 17.3% of people with no religion is far below the national figure.
Education levels are strong, with 71.6% of residents completing Year 12, which is far above the national average. About 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, matching the national figure.
Household incomes are generally high, with the typical weekly household income of $2,271 being well above the national figure. Nearly 29% of homes earn $3,000 or more per week, which is higher than most similar areas.
Residents are in remarkably good health; only 15.8% have a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average. Mental health conditions are also reported much less often than in most other areas.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 36.4% of people caring for children, far above the national figure. However, volunteering is among the lowest at this level, well below the state average.
First Nations residents are few in number, but they are notably young and have a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure.
Homes are large and mostly full of families, with 3.6 people per household—well above the national average. Only 9.1% of people live alone, which is far below the state figure.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 96.9% of homes being detached. These are typically large family homes, as 95% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.
Cars are essential here; only 2.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, and 58.4% of people drive to work. Public transport is less common, with a very long transit time to the city of 88 minutes.
The community is relatively stable, as only 28.2% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average.
Derrimut has a strong workforce, with 68.4% of adults working or looking for work—well above the national figure. Local industry is led by transport, warehousing, and health care.
The area has a high level of access to money and resources and is home to 1,393 businesses, which is more than most similar areas.
The local climate is slightly warmer than the state average, with a typical minimum temperature of 10.7 degrees.
Walking is mainly for leisure, as 99.2% of homes are near a park, but access to groceries and health services is far below the state average. This results in a walkability score of 4.9, which is well below the Victorian average.