Warrnambool

VIC 3280 · Warrnambool

31,308 (2021) → 32,184 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Overall score

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

31,308

Population

$575K

Median house (2024)

Safety score

Transport score

Warrnambool is a moderate growth suburb in Warrnambool, VIC 3280, about 224km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $575K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 14 schools, a transport score of 73/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Warrnambool has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 78/100.

224.4 km

To Melbourne CBD

2.8 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

2.7 km

To nearest station

Demographics

31,308

Population

Median age

2.3

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Median household income (weekly)$1,385

vs NSW median-25.1%

Bachelor degree or higher33.4%

Born in Australia84.2%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse10,315 / 622 / 1,574

Top countries of birth: England (1.69%), New Zealand (1.06%), China (0.71%), Philippines (0.67%), India (0.53%)

Top languages: Mandarin (0.96%), Vietnamese (0.38%), Sinhal (0.33%), Filipino (0.27%), Thai (0.23%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$575K-9.5%

Median house (2024)

$402K-9.4%

Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk

Rental yield (house)Data not available

Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

107

Break & enter dwelling342/100k

—

Steal from dwellingNot reported

Motor vehicle theft67/100k

182

Domestic assault581/100k

Robbery13/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 2,026 (all categories, latest year)6,471 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

Within 10km14 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1006 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1075
King's CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1071
St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1067
Emmanuel College Warrnambool - McAuley CampusSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1060
Merrivale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1018
St Pius X SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1002
Warrnambool East Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 987
Brauer Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 985
Warrnambool CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 980
Warrnambool Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 960
Merri River SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 946
Warrnambool West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 888
Warrnambool College-Wave CampusSecondary · Government
Emmanuel College Warrnambool - Rice CampusSecondary · Catholic

Nearby (within 10km)

St John's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.9kmICSEA 1009
Woodford Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 1062
Allansford and District Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.3kmICSEA 1006
Grasmere Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 986

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

2Train

164Bus

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationWarrnambool Railway (2.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

22.0°C

Summer max

13.8°C

Winter max

740mm

Rainfall/yr

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.

99 in suburbSupermarkets

4545 in suburbCafes/Rest.

7272 in suburbParks

4747 in suburbPlaygrounds

11 in suburbPools

44 in suburbGyms

22 in suburbDog parks

44 in suburbGPs

33 in suburbPharmacies

11 in suburbChildcare

22 in suburbLibraries

4848 in suburbSports fields

22 in suburbVets

Nearest beachShelly Beach (4.8 km)

Nearest hospitalWarrnambool Base Hospital (2.5 km)

Nearest vet1.6 km

Nearest airportMount Gambier (165.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate0.69%

Projected population 204135,139

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Warrnambool

BushfieldData not available0transport WoodfordData not available0transport Dennington$468K41transport YangeryData not available0transport Allansford$365K14transport

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Frequently asked questions about Warrnambool

Is Warrnambool safe?

Warrnambool has a residential safety score of 78/100, 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 6,471 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Warrnambool?

In Warrnambool, the .

How far is Warrnambool from Melbourne CBD?

Warrnambool is about 224.4 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Warrnambool?

Warrnambool has 14 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1003 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Warrnambool?

Warrnambool has a transport score of 73/100, including 2 train stations and 164 bus stops.