Dennington vs Warrnambool
The verdict
Dennington is more affordable, with a median house price of $533K versus $575K in Warrnambool. Warrnambool rates higher for liveability (84 vs 28). On the separate residential safety score, Dennington rates higher (100 vs 78/100 in Warrnambool).
Scores
| Dennington | Warrnambool | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 71 |
| Transport | 41 | 73 |
| Education | 44 | 53 |
| Liveability | 28 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dennington | Warrnambool | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,994 | 31,308 |
| Median age | 34 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,727 | $1,385 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.2% | 33.4% |
| Born in Australia | 89.2% | 84.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.3 |
Growth: Dennington Moderate Growth · Warrnambool Moderate Growth
Property
| Dennington | Warrnambool | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $533K | $575K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $402K |
| House price YoY | -19.6% | -9.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Dennington | Warrnambool | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 100 | 342 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 50 | 67 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 201 | 581 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,959 | 6,471 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dennington | Warrnambool | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 14 |
| Government | 0 | 8 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,009 | 1,005 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dennington · Warrnambool
Transport
| Dennington | Warrnambool | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 41 | 73 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 164 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.9 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Dennington | Warrnambool | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 22.0°C | 22.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.8°C | 13.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 740 | 740 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 45 |
| Parks | 5 | 72 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 47 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 229.4 km | 224.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.0 km | 4.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Dennington | Warrnambool | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,994 | 31,308 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,038 | 32,184 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,238 | 35,139 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.55% | 0.69% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dennington or Warrnambool?
Dennington has the higher residential safety score (Dennington 100/100 vs Warrnambool 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Dennington or Warrnambool?
Dennington is more affordable, with a median house price of $533K versus $575K.
Which has better schools, Dennington or Warrnambool?
Dennington has a higher average school ICSEA (Dennington 1009 vs Warrnambool 1005; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dennington or Warrnambool?
Warrnambool has the higher transport score (Dennington 41/100 vs Warrnambool 73/100).
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