Allansford vs Warrnambool
Allansford (median $515,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Warrnambool ($609,000).
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Allansford and Warrnambool side by side
| Measure | Allansford | Warrnambool |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $515,000 | $609,000 |
| Median unit | $237,600 | $433,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 1029 | 1009 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 6 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 1,410 | 31,308 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 754 mm | 740 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.1°C | 24.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Allansford (1029) sits above Warrnambool (1009). Allansford skews owner-occupied (81%), Warrnambool runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
- For buyers
- Allansford is the lower entry point at $515,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Allansford edges out on average school ICSEA (1029 vs 1009). Allansford also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Allansford vs Warrnambool: common questions
Is Allansford or Warrnambool cheaper to buy in?
Allansford has the lower median house price at $515,000, roughly 15% below Warrnambool ($609,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Allansford or Warrnambool have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Allansford scores 1029 vs 1009 in Warrnambool. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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