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Dereel, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Dereel is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 529. Elevation: 1,142 ft (348 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
529 Population 2/sq mi density
1,142 ft Elevation 348 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
24.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$18,421 Median Income
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$18,421 median income, 7.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population529
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$18,421
Per Capita$18,421
Unemployment7.1%

Housing

F
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership98.7%
Housing Units212

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain24.9 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Population529
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Coordinates-37.8167°, 143.7667°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation24.9 inches (631 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,421
Median Age46.0 years

About Dereel

Dereel is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 529. The city sits at an elevation of 1,142 feet (348 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Dereel has a population of 529 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 252.5 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

529
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
252.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Dereel vs Australia Average

The median household income in Dereel is $18,421, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,421 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $354, 75% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 50 business establishments.

Income: Dereel vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$18,421
75% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$18,421
Avg Weekly Wage$354

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.1%
97% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Dereel is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 98.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 212 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership98.7%
Owner-Occupied98.7%
Renter-Occupied1.3%
Housing Units212

Property Tax

Climate in Dereel

Dereel has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.8°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 476 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.8°C / 68°F 12.6° / 26.9° 32.9
Feb 19.3°C / 67°F 12.8° / 25.8° 40.1
Mar 17.2°C / 63°F 11.2° / 23.3° 25.3
Apr 14°C / 57°F 8.8° / 19.3° 33.6
May 11.6°C / 53°F 7.3° / 15.8° 32.4
Jun 9.3°C / 49°F 5.6° / 13° 45.4
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 5.2° / 12.4° 43.9
Aug 9.4°C / 49°F 5.4° / 13.3° 45.9
Sep 11°C / 52°F 6.2° / 15.7° 43.0
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 7.2° / 18.5° 46.3
Nov 15.5°C / 60°F 9.4° / 21.6° 49.7
Dec 17.5°C / 64°F 10.6° / 24.4° 37.5
Dereel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,142 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Area252.5 sq mi (653.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-37.8167°N, 143.7667°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
35% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 99 km
Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 124 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 41 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 142 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 122 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 130 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 140 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 71 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 127 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 116 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 85 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 140 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (111 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 111 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest
February 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
August 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
September 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in Wettest
October 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 56°F (14°C) 2.3 in
December 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in

Dereel has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 47°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Dereel

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rokewood Primary School
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Radio Stations near Dereel

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Dereel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ballaarat Observatory
Ballarat Gold Museum
Haddon Tramway Preservation Association
Sovereign Hill

Libraries in Dereel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
L Building: E J Barker Library0.0
Mechanics' Institute & Free Library0.0
Sebastopol Library0.0

Monuments in Dereel

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Werneth 1914-1918 Avenue of Honour

Gas Stations in Dereel

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #1235802271

Golf Courses in Dereel

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rokewood Golf Club

Breweries in Dereel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Red Duck

Airports Near Dereel

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Amphitheatre AirportSmall Airport
Bacchus Marsh AirportSmall Airport
Ballarat AirportSmall Airport
Ballarat Health Service HelipadSmall Airport
Barwon Heads AirportSmall Airport
BeaufortSmall Airport
Beaufort AirportSmall Airport
Bellbrae private airstripSmall Airport
Castlemaine AirportSmall Airport
Ceres AirportSmall Airport
Cobden airportSmall Airport
Colac AirportXCOSmall Airport
Cressy AerodromeSmall Airport
Derrinallum (Poligolet Station) airstripSmall Airport
Derrinallum AirportSmall Airport
Fiskville AirportSmall Airport
Gnarwarre AirstripSmall Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South AirportSmall Airport
Kurweeton AirportSmall Airport
Kyneton AirportSmall Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstripSmall Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2Small Airport
Lethbridge AirparkSmall Airport
Lismore AirportSmall Airport
Lovely Banks AirportSmall Airport
Mount Elephant AirportSmall Airport
Raglan AirportSmall Airport
Rothwell AirfieldSmall Airport
Smeaton airfield privateSmall Airport
Torquay AirportSmall Airport
Trawalla AirportSmall Airport
Wooloomanata AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Dereel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Rokewood Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dereel

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Berringa Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dereel

What is the population of Dereel?

Dereel has a population of 529 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 252.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Dereel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,421, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Dereel?

Dereel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.9 inches.

How is the job market in Dereel?

The unemployment rate in Dereel is 7.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $354. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dereel?

The median home value in Dereel is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 98.7%.

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