Werribee at a glance
Median house
$641,000
Median unit
$440,000
Walk score
84
Very walkable
Population
50.0k
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Werribee.
The postcode for Werribee is 3030 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Werribee is $641,000.
Werribee (3030) sits in the Wyndham region of Victoria. The median house here is $641,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Werribee has roughly 50,027 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Werribee scores 84/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Werribee's population at 50,027, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
50,027
Median age
35
Family households
73%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $641,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $440,000, roughly 31% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $128,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Werribee on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$641,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $440,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$405/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
$641,000
$440,000
50,027
Median age: 35
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 3.73% (median rent $460/wk against a $641,000 price tag). Units yield 4.79% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 33% 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 20263.73%
Based on $641,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.79%
Based on $440,000 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 202664%
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.
4,353
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.
84
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Werribee.
Local schools for Werribee
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Government School Catchment
Werribee Secondary College
Werribee Primary School
Wyndham Central Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Werribee.
- What is the median house price in Werribee?
- The median house price in Werribee, VIC 3030 is $641,000. The median unit price is $440,000.
- What is the Werribee postcode?
- Werribee is in the 3030 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Wyndham region.
- Where is Werribee?
- Werribee is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3030. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Wyndham region.
- What is the average rent in Werribee?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $405.
- What schools are in Werribee?
- There are 20 schools serving Werribee on this page, including Julia Gillard Community College, Werribee Secondary College, Werribee Primary School.
- How walkable is Werribee?
- Werribee has a Walk Score of 84 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Werribee?
- Werribee is close to Wyndham Vale, Hoppers Crossing, Werribee South, Mambourin, Point Cook.
- What is the population of Werribee?
- The population of Werribee is approximately 50,027 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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