Hindmarsh Shire Council
Warracknabeal
Warracknabeal at a glance
Median house
$205,000
Median unit
$118,800
Walk score
98
Walker's paradise
Population
2,359
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Warracknabeal.
Warracknabeal (3393) sits in the Hindmarsh region of Victoria. The median house here is $205,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Warracknabeal has roughly 2,359 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Warracknabeal scores 98/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Warracknabeal's population at 2,359, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
2,359
Median age
50
Family households
58%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $205,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $118,800, roughly 42% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $41,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Warracknabeal on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$205,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $118,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$180/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
$205,000
$118,800
2,359
Median age: 50
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.57% (median rent $180/wk against a $205,000 price tag). Units yield 7.88% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (19%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.57%
Based on $205,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20267.88%
Based on $118,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
169
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
98
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Warracknabeal.
Local schools for Warracknabeal
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Warracknabeal Primary School
Warracknabeal Secondary College
Warracknabeal Special Developmental School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Warracknabeal.
- What is the median house price in Warracknabeal?
- The median house price in Warracknabeal, VIC 3393 is $205,000. The median unit price is $118,800. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Warracknabeal postcode?
- Warracknabeal is in the 3393 postcode, in VIC, in the Hindmarsh Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Warracknabeal?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $180, for units it's $180.
- What schools are in Warracknabeal?
- There are 4 schools serving Warracknabeal on this page, including St Mary's School, Warracknabeal Primary School, Warracknabeal Secondary College.
- How walkable is Warracknabeal?
- Warracknabeal has a Walk Score of 98 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Warracknabeal?
- Warracknabeal is close to Ailsa, Aubrey, Bangerang, Lah, Kellalac.
- What is the population of Warracknabeal?
- Warracknabeal has approximately 2,359 residents. The median age is 50.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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