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 18 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
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 1145
- Heathdale Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1140
- St Joseph’s Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1081
- MacKillop Catholic Regional CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1050
- Lollypop Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1050
- Corpus Christi SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1050
- Riverwalk Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1047
- Werribee Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1041
- Bethany Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1033
- Werribee Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1020
- St Andrew's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1013
- Westgrove Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 985
- Thomas Chirnside Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 967
- Manorvale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 953
- Wyndham Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 947
- Wyndham Central Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 927
- SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL - WerribeeSecondary · Independent
- Western English Language School-Wyndham Secondary CampusCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Iramoo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 954
- Wyndham Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1020
- Riverbend Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1024
- Christway College - WyndhamCombined · Independent · 4km
- Warringa Park SchoolCombined · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 995
- Our Lady of the Southern CrossPrimary · Catholic · 4.7kmICSEA 1068
- Western English Language School-Manor Lakes CampusCombined · Government · 4.8km
- Manor Lakes P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · 5kmICSEA 1003
- Woodville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 975
- Cambridge Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 1047
- St Peter Apostle SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.6kmICSEA 980
- Davis Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 1045
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
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
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 18 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1028 (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.