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Derrimut vs Truganina

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 5.7 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

DerrimutTruganina
Active1831
Safety3341
Wealth7860
Value9387
Parks3651
Cafés4116
Transit33
Green space6846
Active & healthy4128
Schools nearby (OSM)88
Median rent$400/wk $390/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$825,000$672,000
House sales this quarter29257
Population8,65136,305
Full profile Derrimut in full Truganina in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Derrimut safer than Truganina?

Truganina scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Derrimut or Truganina?

Truganina has the lower median house price of the two ($672,000 vs $825,000).

Should I live in Derrimut or Truganina?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Derrimut or Truganina.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →