Werribee
VIC 3030 · Wyndham
50,027 (2021) → 72,626 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Werribee is a high growth suburb in Wyndham, VIC 3030, about 30km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $598K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 23 schools, a transport score of 92/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Werribee has an overall score of 79/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 54/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3030 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (7.33%), New Zealand (2.66%), England (2.32%), Philippines (2.14%), Myanmar (1.99%)
Top languages: Punjabi (3.22%), Italian (2%), Hindi (1.75%), Mandarin (1.35%), Arabic (1.14%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1036 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Suzanne Cory High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1165
- Heathdale Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1139
- St Joseph’s Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1085
- MacKillop Catholic Regional CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1058
- Riverwalk Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1050
- Werribee Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1048
- Corpus Christi SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1047
- Bethany Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1044
- Lollypop Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1034
- St Andrew's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1021
- Werribee Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1014
- Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 989
- Westgrove Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 976
- Nganboo Borron SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 965
- Thomas Chirnside Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 963
- Wyndham Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 948
- Manorvale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 942
- Julia Gillard Community College - 20 Synnot StreetSecondary · IndependentICSEA 941
- Wyndham Central Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 921
- Western English Language School-Wyndham Secondary CampusCombined · Government
- SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL - WerribeeSecondary · Independent
- Julia Gillard Community College - The CottageSecondary · Independent
- Hester Hornbrook Academy - WerribeeSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Iramoo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 944
- Wyndham Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1015
- Riverbend Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1034
- Christway College - WyndhamCombined · Independent · 4km
- Good News Lutheran College - Mambourin CampusCombined · Independent · 4.4km
- Our Lady of the Southern CrossPrimary · Catholic · 4.7kmICSEA 1079
- Warringa Park SchoolCombined · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 991
- Laa Yulta Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1040
- Manor Lakes P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · 5kmICSEA 996
- Western English Language School-Manor Lakes CampusCombined · Government · 5km
- Woodville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 978
- Cambridge Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 1036
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Werribee
Is Werribee safe?
Werribee has a residential safety score of 54/100, 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 7,524 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Werribee?
In Werribee, the .
How far is Werribee from Melbourne CBD?
Werribee is about 30.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 68 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Werribee?
Werribee has 23 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1018 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Werribee?
Werribee has a transport score of 92/100 and 244 bus stops.