Dennington
VIC 3280 · Warrnambool
1,994 (2021) → 2,038 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Dennington is a moderate growth suburb in Warrnambool, VIC 3280, about 229km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $533K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 41/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Dennington has an overall score of 37/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3280 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: New Zealand (1.2%), England (1.15%), China (0.75%), India (0.7%), Philippines (0.5%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.85%), Malayalam (0.25%), Cantonese (0.2%), German (0.15%), Hindi (0.15%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1008 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St John's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1009
Nearby (within 10km)
- Brauer Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 982
- St Pius X SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1002
- Warrnambool West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 902
- Merrivale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1018
- Merri River SchoolCombined · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 921
- Emmanuel College Warrnambool - McAuley CampusSecondary · Catholic · 4.2kmICSEA 1064
- Emmanuel College Warrnambool - Rice CampusSecondary · Catholic · 4.6km
- Warrnambool College-Wave CampusSecondary · Government · 4.7km
- Warrnambool Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 963
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5kmICSEA 1068
- Woodford Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 1056
- Warrnambool CollegeSecondary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 979
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Dennington
Is Dennington safe?
Dennington has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,959 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Dennington?
In Dennington, the .
How far is Dennington from Melbourne CBD?
Dennington is about 229.4 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Dennington?
Dennington has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1009 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Dennington?
Dennington has a transport score of 41/100 and 10 bus stops.