Derrimut, VIC 3468
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $400/wk Median
- 21.7% Renters
Derrimut Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 8.7k
- Median age
- 32
- Median weekly rent
- $400
- To the CBD
- 16.6km
- Walkability
- 7.6
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Derrimut Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Nightlife
A handful of reliable local bars and a late-night food strip give the area more after-dark options than most people expect.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Renters land in Derrimut for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 21.7% of the suburb's 8,653 residents rent.
Around Derrimut
Derrimut Village
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Derrimut Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Derrimut
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Derrimut
Real questions renters ask before moving to Derrimut.
How far is Derrimut from the Melbourne CBD?
Derrimut is approximately 17km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Derrimut walkable?
Derrimut carries a walkability score of 7.6/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
How much does it cost to rent in Derrimut?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Derrimut is $400. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $400 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Derrimut a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Derrimut has a 21.7% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
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