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Warrnambool

VIC 3280 · Warrnambool

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

71
Overall score

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

31,308
Population
$575K
Median house (2024)
78
Safety score
73
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
42
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

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

78
Residential

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

107
Break & enter dwelling342/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
21
Motor vehicle theft67/100k
182
Domestic assault581/100k
4
Robbery13/100k
161
Non-domestic assault514/100k

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: 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

47

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

18
Within 10km14 in suburb
8
Govt (suburb)
5
Catholic (suburb)
1
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

73
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
6h
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

Fitness

6

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

4
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
48
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

21

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

72
Parks
0
Nature reserves
10
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
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

15

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

1
Theatres
2
Cinemas
0
Museums
4
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
3
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

50

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

12
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
7
Clubs RSL/Leagues
17
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.61

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

48

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

8
Long Day Care
9
Preschool / Kinder
7
OSHC
1
Family Day Care
Total services25
Exceeding NQS or above3 of 24 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.80

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

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 available0transportWoodfordData not available0transportDennington$468K41transportYangeryData not available0transportAllansford$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.

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.