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Derrinal

VIC 3523 • Victoria

99
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
60.23 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Derrinal

Derrinal is a small rural locality in northern Victoria, situated approximately 10 kilometres north of Heathcote in the Mount Alexander / Loddon Shire region, about 120 kilometres north of Melbourne. With a population of around 99 people across 60 square kilometres, the area is characterised by farming properties, open bushland, and the gentle ridgelines of the McIvor Valley. Derrinal has a quiet rural history, including a now-closed railway station that once served the Heathcote line between 1888 and 1958.

Life in Derrinal is centred around the farming community and the amenities of nearby Heathcote, a well-regarded regional town known for its Shiraz wineries, heritage streetscape, and local services including schools, supermarkets, and medical facilities. The locality appeals to those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle within a reasonable drive of Melbourne, with the Calder Freeway providing relatively straightforward access to the city. The surrounding landscape offers opportunities for horse riding, bushwalking, and exploring the Heathcote wine region.

Derrinal falls under postcode 3523 and is governed by the Greater Bendigo Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3523
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Bendigo
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Euroa (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.84°, 144.77°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
60.23 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3523

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3523, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,563
Median 2023–24
$48,239
▲ 21.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,977

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3523; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Heathcote Junction Station
28 km
Not walkable

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
120 km
By Train
Drive to Heathcote Junction (~28km) then V/Line to Southern Cross (~1 hr 20 min)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 30 min – 2 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 30 min

🛣️ Car essential; Heathcote-Nagambie Road connects to the Calder Freeway and the Hume Freeway

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no footpaths or public transport; a vehicle is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
99
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Greater Bendigo Local Government Area, which contains Derrinal. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
329.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 33.1%
Motor vehicle theft
258.8 / 100k
2yr Up 62.3% 10yr Up 25.3%
Non-FV assault
400.8 / 100k
2yr Up 21.7% 10yr Up 66.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.7 / 100k
2yr Up 192.2% 10yr Up 32.1%
Steal from vehicle
636.9 / 100k
2yr Down 15.4% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Greater Bendigo →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Derrinal VIC located? +

Derrinal is a rural locality in northern Victoria, approximately 10 kilometres north of Heathcote and 120 kilometres north of Melbourne, in the Loddon Shire region.

What is the history of Derrinal VIC? +

Derrinal has a rural history dating to the 19th century, including the Derrinal railway station (originally named Wild Duck) on the Heathcote line, which operated from 1888 until its closure in December 1958.

What services are near Derrinal VIC? +

Residents access services in nearby Heathcote (~10km), which has supermarkets, schools, medical facilities, and the renowned Heathcote wine region. Melbourne is approximately 120 kilometres south via the Calder or Hume Freeways.

Is Derrinal a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Derrinal is part of the Greater Bendigo LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Derrinal? +

Derrinal had a population of 99 at the 2021 Census.