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Derrinal

VIC 3523 • Victoria

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

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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3523
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
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
Elevation
0m

🚌 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)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

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.