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Warrenheip

VIC 3352 · Moorabool

721 (2021)730 est. (2025) · High Growth

27
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

721
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
49
Safety score
16
Transport score

Warrenheip is a high growth suburb in Moorabool, VIC 3352, about 95km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Warrenheip are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 16/100, and is about 69km inland. Warrenheip has an overall score of 27/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 49/100.

95.2 km
To Melbourne CBD
69.0 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
6.0 km
To nearest station

Demographics

721
Population
41
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,687
vs NSW median-8.8%
Bachelor degree or higher22.3%
Born in Australia87.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse213 / 14 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (1.39%), Netherlands (0.83%), South Africa (0.69%), Scotland (0.55%), New Zealand (0.42%)

Top languages: German (1.25%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

49
Residential

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:

2
Break & enter dwelling277/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
8
Motor vehicle theft1,110/100k
3
Domestic assault416/100k
1
Robbery139/100k
5
Non-domestic assault693/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 129 (all categories, latest year)17,892 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

27

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

52
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1015 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Warrenheip Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 905

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Francis Xavier SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1071
  • Woodmans Hill Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 973
  • Caledonian Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 985
  • St Brendan's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1000
  • Canadian Lead Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 968
  • Little Bendigo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 981
  • St Alipius' Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.6kmICSEA 1056
  • Mount Clear College-G Place CampusSecondary · Government · 5.1km
  • Sovereign Hill SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.1km
  • Black Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1039
  • Mount Clear CollegeSecondary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 999
  • Glen Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 1064

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

16
2Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationBallarat Railway (6.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

24.0°C
Summer max
10.2°C
Winter max
690mm
Rainfall/yr
5.8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
33 in suburbParks
0Playgrounds
0Pools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
81 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBallarat Base Hospital (7.1 km)
Nearest vet5.2 km
Nearest airportAvalon (70.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

48

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
8
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

59

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

3
Parks
1
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
2
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

88

Entertainment paradise

A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents2.77

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

78

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

1
OSHC
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.39

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate0.31%
Projected population 20411,238
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Warrenheip

Is Warrenheip safe?

Warrenheip has a residential safety score of 49/100, 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 17,892 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Warrenheip from Melbourne CBD?

Warrenheip is about 95.2 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Warrenheip?

Warrenheip has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 905 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Warrenheip?

Warrenheip has a transport score of 16/100 and 2 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.