Derrinallum
VIC 3325 • Victoria
About Derrinallum
Derrinallum is a small rural town in Victoria's Corangamite Shire, situated on the Hamilton Highway approximately 183 kilometres west of Melbourne and 108 kilometres west of Geelong. The town serves as a local service centre for the surrounding farming community and sits at the foot of Mount Elephant, a distinctive 380-metre dormant volcanic scoria cone that forms a prominent regional landmark. According to the 2021 Census, Derrinallum has a population of approximately 386 residents.
The local economy is centred on agriculture, with sheep and cattle grazing and cropping typical of the Corangamite volcanic plains. Mount Elephant is a popular destination for walkers seeking panoramic views across the surrounding countryside, and the town's main street features a notable avenue of mature trees. Derrinallum is well connected via the Hamilton Highway, with Colac accessible to the south-east and Hamilton to the west, making it a practical base for those working in the region's agricultural sector.
Derrinallum falls under postcode 3325 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Polwarth (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- V/Line coach — Geelong / Hamilton via Hamilton Highway Approx. 2 hr to Geelong
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Hamilton Highway provides direct road access towards Geelong and Melbourne
Derrinallum has a small town centre with basic services, but most errands and larger shopping require a car to Colac or Camperdown
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Campbell Street