Warrnambool vs Dennington
Warrnambool (median $609,000) is roughly 0% cheaper to buy into than Dennington ($610,000).
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Warrnambool and Dennington side by side
| Measure | Warrnambool | Dennington |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $609,000 | $610,000 |
| Median unit | $433,000 | $223,200 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 1009 | 1010 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 55 |
| Population | 31,308 | 1,994 |
| Median age | 42 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 740 mm | 730 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.1°C | 24.0°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
Warrnambool scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dennington (1010) sits above Warrnambool (1009). Dennington skews owner-occupied (80%), Warrnambool runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
- For buyers
- Warrnambool is the lower entry point at $609,000 median, 0% 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
- Dennington edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 1009). Dennington also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Warrnambool vs Dennington: common questions
Is Warrnambool or Dennington cheaper to buy in?
Warrnambool has the lower median house price at $609,000, roughly 0% below Dennington ($610,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Warrnambool or Dennington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dennington scores 1010 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.
Which is more walkable, Warrnambool or Dennington?
Warrnambool scores 6/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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