Warrnambool City Council
Willatook
Willatook at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
53
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Willatook.
Willatook (3283) sits in the Warrnambool region of Victoria.
Willatook has roughly 53 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Willatook scores 0/100 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 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Willatook's population at 53, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
53
Median age
31
Family households
70%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$263/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
53
Median age: 31
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Willatook.
Local schools for Willatook
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Government School Catchment
Hawkesdale P12 College
Macarthur Primary School
Woolsthorpe Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Willatook.
- What is the Willatook postcode?
- Willatook is in the 3283 postcode, in VIC, in the Warrnambool City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Willatook?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $263, for units it's $225.
- What schools are in Willatook?
- There are 20 schools serving Willatook on this page, including Hawkesdale P12 College, Macarthur Primary School, Woolsthorpe Primary School.
- How walkable is Willatook?
- Willatook has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Willatook?
- Willatook is close to Orford, Warrong, Hawkesdale, Broadwater, Tarrone.
- What is the population of Willatook?
- Willatook has approximately 53 residents. The median age is 31.
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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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