Warrnambool vs Woodford
The verdict
Warrnambool rates higher for transport (73 vs 0). Woodford rates higher for education (59 vs 53). Warrnambool is closer to the coast (2.8 km vs 8.1 km).
Scores
WarrnamboolWoodford
| Warrnambool | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 24 |
| Transport | 73 | 0 |
| Education | 53 | 59 |
| Liveability | 84 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Warrnambool | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,308 | 436 |
| Median age | 42 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,385 | $2,600 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.4% | 40.6% |
| Born in Australia | 84.2% | 89.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 3.2 |
Growth: Warrnambool Moderate Growth · Woodford Moderate Growth
Property
| Warrnambool | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $575K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $402K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -9.5% | Data not available |
| 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
| Warrnambool | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 342 | 229 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 67 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 581 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,471 | 1,147 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Warrnambool | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 14 | 1 |
| Government | 8 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,003 | 1,062 |
See the full school list on each profile: Warrnambool · Woodford
Transport
| Warrnambool | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 73 | 0 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 164 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 7.6 km |
Liveability
| Warrnambool | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 22.0°C | 22.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.8°C | 13.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 740 | 740 |
| Supermarkets | 9 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 45 | 0 |
| Parks | 72 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 47 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.8 km | 8.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 224.4 km | 224.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.8 km | 8.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Warrnambool | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 31,308 | 436 |
| Estimated 2025 | 32,184 | 448 |
| Projected 2041 | 35,139 | 489 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.69% | 0.68% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Warrnambool or Woodford?
Woodford has a higher average school ICSEA (Warrnambool 1003 vs Woodford 1062; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Warrnambool or Woodford?
Warrnambool has the higher transport score (Warrnambool 73/100 vs Woodford 0/100).
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