Warrnambool
VIC 3280 · Warrnambool
31,308 (2021) → 32,184 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3280 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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 1006 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1084
- King's CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1083
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1068
- Emmanuel College Warrnambool - McAuley CampusSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1064
- Merrivale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1018
- St Pius X SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1002
- Warrnambool East Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 994
- Brauer Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 982
- Warrnambool CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 979
- Warrnambool Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 963
- Merri River SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 921
- Warrnambool West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 902
- Emmanuel College Warrnambool - Rice CampusSecondary · Catholic
- Warrnambool College-Wave CampusSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- St John's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.9kmICSEA 1009
- Woodford Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 1056
- Allansford and District Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.3kmICSEA 1006
- Grasmere Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 970
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 1005 (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.