Derrimut, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Derrimut, in the Brimbank City local government area.
| Locality | Derrimut |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Brimbank City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.79835 |
| Longitude | 144.77094 |
| Population | 8,200 |
| Density | 642.1 /km² |
| Area | 12.8 km² |
| Elevation | 51 m |
| Postcode | 3026 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 17 km west |
Derrimut is a locality in the Brimbank City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,200. The locality covers an area of 12.8 km², giving a population density of about 642.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 51 m above sea level. It lies approximately 17 km west of Melbourne. Derrimut is located at 37.7983°S, 144.7709°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3026.
Derrimut sprawls across a landscape that, to the casual eye, might seem merely flat, yet possesses a subtle, resilient character. It lies 5.3 km east of Truganina, VIC (from Truganina, VIC: bearing 86°T), and is situated 12.0 km north of Point Cook. The earth here is a tapestry of ochre and pale gold, a testament to the sun's persistent gaze, with hardy grasses and scattered eucalypts clinging to the terrain. The air often carries a dry, dusty scent, tinged with the faintest whisper of the distant, busy heart of Melbourne, but here, life unfolds at its own measured pace. Evenings can paint the sky in bruised purples and fiery oranges, a quiet drama played out over wide horizons, while the wind, when it stirs, speaks of open spaces and the endless sky.
The history of Derrimut is deeply entwined with the agricultural pulse of the region, a place where pastoral pursuits once dominated the horizon. Early settlers worked this land, coaxing sustenance from its soils, and remnants of that era can still be glimpsed in the enduring spirit of self-reliance that marks its character. Today, while the agricultural roots remain, Derrimut has evolved, becoming a significant hub for logistics and industry, a place where trucks hum along arterial roads, their cargo a modern echo of the harvests of yesteryear. This economic evolution has brought a dynamic energy, yet the quiet dignity of the land persists, a constant reminder of what came before and a grounding force for the future of Derrimut.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Derrimut, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Derrimut, in the Brimbank City local government area.
Detailed location data for Derrimut includes the postcode (3026), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Brimbank City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Derrimut is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |