Warrnambool at a glance
Median house
$609,000
Median unit
$433,000
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
31.3k
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Warrnambool.
The postcode for Warrnambool is 3280 (VIC).
The median house price in Warrnambool is $609,000.
Warrnambool (3280) sits in the Moyne region of Victoria. The median house here is $609,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Warrnambool has roughly 31,308 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Warrnambool scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Warrnambool's population at 31,308, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
31,308
Median age
42
Family households
65%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $609,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $433,000, roughly 29% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $122,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Warrnambool on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$609,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $433,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
$609,000
$433,000
31,308
Median age: 42
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.27% (median rent $500/wk against a $609,000 price tag). Units yield 3.48% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 30% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.27%
Based on $609,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.48%
Based on $433,000 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 202667%
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.
2,655
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.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Warrnambool.
Local schools for Warrnambool
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Warrnambool College
Warrnambool Primary School
Warrnambool East Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Warrnambool.
- What is the median house price in Warrnambool?
- The median house price in Warrnambool, VIC 3280 is $609,000. The median unit price is $433,000.
- What is the Warrnambool postcode?
- Warrnambool is in the 3280 postcode, in VIC, in the Moyne Shire Council region.
- Where is Warrnambool?
- Warrnambool is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3280, in the Moyne Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Warrnambool?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $290.
- What schools are in Warrnambool?
- There are 15 schools serving Warrnambool on this page, including Warrnambool College, King's College, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Warrnambool?
- Warrnambool has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Warrnambool?
- Warrnambool is close to Warrnambool East, Warrnambool West, Bushfield, Dennington, Woodford.
- What is the population of Warrnambool?
- The population of Warrnambool is approximately 31,308 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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