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VIC · Warrnambool Council

Warrnambool, 3280

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Updated

Desirability score

61.5/100
Good

Top 13% of Victoria's suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Schools hub
  • Top transport
  • Parks
  • Historic
  • Regional town
What Warrnambool is known for: Schools hub, Top transport, Parks, Historic, Regional town

Suburb profile

Warrnambool anchors everyday life in Warrnambool, a regional larger suburb with its own identity and rhythm. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.

Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.

Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.

Population

Population
31,308
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$1,385
Dwelling vacancy
8.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
1,129 of 13,695
Median monthly mortgage
$1,408
Employment rate
58.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
910 / 1,574 / 622

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
3,435
Against the person
705
Against property
1,298
Rate per 1,000 residents
109.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 44 residents
State safety percentile
78th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-3.4%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage221
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store296
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order508
  • E23 Breach Bail Conditions303
  • Other Crimes Against The Person199

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
12
Median school ICSEA (12 schools)
998
  • Brauer Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Emmanuel College WarrnamboolSecondary
  • King's CollegeCombined
  • Merri River SchoolSpecial
  • Merrivale Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolPrimary
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary
  • St Pius X SchoolPrimary
  • Warrnambool CollegeSecondary
  • Warrnambool East Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

170 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Sherwood Park Railway Station
  • Sherwood Park Station
  • Warrnambool Railway Station
  • Warrnambool Station
  • Warrnambool Station/Merri St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

3 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/01/2025 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.RAGLAN PARADE, WILLIAM STREET09 Jan 2025 – 30 Dec 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/01/2025 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.HOPETOUN ROAD, RAGLAN PARADE09 Jan 2025 – 30 Dec 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/01/2025 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.RAGLAN PARADE, HOPETOUN ROAD09 Jan 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

545 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construction of a dwelling
    63 BOTANIC RD WARRNAMBOOL 3280NOD issued by a delegate
  • Demolition and construction of a multi-storey mixed use development for the purpose of accommodation (serviced apartments and dwellings) office and retail use together with a reduction in car parking
    127-145 FAIRY ST WARRNAMBOOL 3280NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use and development of group accommodation, buildings and works to existing building and the display of signage
    305 TIMOR ST WARRNAMBOOL 3280NOD issued by a delegate
  • Fifteen (15) lot subdivision and creation of roads (Hopkins Heights Stage 4)
    HOPKINS POINT RD WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) lot subdivision including the creation of common property
    5 RIVERVIEW TCE WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Construct and display internally illuminated business identification signage
    21 ALBERT ST WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • External alterations (associated with the removal of an ATM and business identification signage).
    163 LIEBIG ST WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a wash bay (in association with Vicroads store).
    56 WALSH RD WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi lot subdivision including creation of a road (amended to include additional Lot 57)
    86 RODGERS RD WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    4 PILKINGTON ST WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct extension to the existing building (canopy) and reduction of number of car parking spaces in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    5 HAMMOND PL WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    10 MCARTHUR PL WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for eighteen (18) apartments, fourteen (14) townhouses, subdivision and access to a Transport Road Zone 2 (TRZ2), a reduction in the provision of on-site car parking by nine (9) spaces and a staged subdivision.
    46 MORTLAKE RD WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling in accordance with the endorsed plans
    6 MCARTHUR PL WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    8 HILDEBRANDT ST WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    9 DUNVEGAN CT WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation of security cameras
    101A FAIRY ST WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    45 HOPKINS POINT RD WARRNAMBOOL 3280In progress
  • Alterations and additions to existing hotel, associated car parking and the display of business identification signage in accordance with the endorsed plans (Amendment is to alterations to endorsed plans to include an additional seven (7) car parking spaces on 60 Walsh Rd)
    1143-1153 RAGLAN PDE WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct alterations and additions to the existing building
    1143-1153 RAGLAN PDE WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct a Swimming Pool
    3 MOTANG DR WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three (3) lot subdivsion (of existing buildings)
    245 MOORE ST WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    24 WALLS RD WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a display home, use of an existing car parking area and display of advertising signage
    WOLLASTON RD WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • External alterations to a building, waiver of car parking and waiver of bicycle parking requirement
    719 RAGLAN PDE WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    19 YARRA DR WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling and fences
    1 MERVUE CT WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of business identification signage
    1/1-49 RAGLAN PDE WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of horse stables
    2-64 GRAFTON RD WARRNAMBOOL 3280Lapsed
  • Demolition of front fence and rear dwelling additions, extensions and alterations to the existing dwelling and construction of a pergola, fences and a deck
    1/306 KOROIT ST WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct and display an internally illuminated business identification sky sign
    59 LIEBIG ST WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • External alterations to a dwelling and construction of a fence (privacy screen)
    50 AITKINS RD WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a new roof over the existing plant equipment and wash-bay concrete pad
    29 COGHLANS RD WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Signage, alterations to front fence and paint front facade
    129 KEPLER ST WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for the sale of packaged liquor (bottle shop)
    120 FAIRY ST WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    32 WALDOCK WAY WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    7 MCARTHUR PL WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of buildings (in association with the use of the land for a store)
    5 HARRINGTON RD WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of second dwelling in accordance with the endorsed plans Section 72 amendment sought approval for minor changes to the proposed dwelling.
    17 MACKAY CRES WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of outbuildings and fences and construction of fences
    295 LAVA ST WARRNAMBOOL 3280Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

51 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Gallo BakeryBakery

    84 Mortlake Road, Warrnambool

  • Bench (6)
  • Balmoral Rd/Mortlake RdBus stop
  • Botanic Gardens/Jamieson StBus stop
  • Bromfield St/Donovans RdBus stop
  • Cherlin Dr/Garden StBus stop
  • City Bowls/Cramer StBus stop
  • Fenton St/Cramer StBus stop
  • Garden St/Whites RdBus stop
  • Jason St/Balmoral RdBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

25 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Albert ParkPark
  • Brauer Sports GroundsPark
  • Brauerander ParkPark
  • Brierly ParkPark
  • Civic GreenPark
  • Davidson OvalPark
  • E Johnson ReservePark
  • Fletcher Jones GardensPark
  • Francis Tozer Memorial ReservePark
  • Grieve Street ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
16
Emergency department
On site
  • Artz & Kay Pharmacypharmacy
  • Australian Clinical LabsFairy Streetsample_collection
  • Australian Red Cross Doner CentreFairy Streetblood_donation
  • Chemist WarehouseRaglan Paradepharmacy
  • Dorevitch Pathologysample_collection
  • Hearing AustraliaTimor Streetaudiologist
  • Lady Bay Dental ClinicTimor Streetdentist
  • Middle Island Medical ClinicFairy Streetdoctor
  • OPSMoptometrist
  • Priceline Pharmacypharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

15 state heritage places

  • CHRIST CHURCH COMPLEX WARRNAMBOOLNH0387
  • COTTAGE 73 KOROIT STREET WARRNAMBOOLNH0577
  • FLETCHER JONES FACTORY & GARDENSNH2101
  • FORMER ELLERSLIE COLLEGENH2076
  • FORMER WARRNAMBOOL CUSTOMS HOUSENH0463
  • LADY BAY LIGHTHOUSE & STORENH1520
  • LOCH ARD PEACOCKYH2132
  • MURWEHNH0402
  • ORDERLY ROOM & RESIDENCENH0543
  • POLICE STATION COMPLEXNH1698

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Lions Hopkins KindergartenGladstone Streetkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
68
Parks (OSM)
68

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
61.5/100 — Good
State standing
Top 13% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
606th in Australia
State rank
156th in VIC
Peer rank
#11 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#14 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime221
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime296
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime508
  • E23 Breach Bail Conditionscrime303
  • Other Crimes Against The Personcrime199
  • Lions Hopkins KindergartenchildcareGladstone Streetkindergarten
  • CHRIST CHURCH COMPLEX WARRNAMBOOLheritageNH0387
  • COTTAGE 73 KOROIT STREET WARRNAMBOOLheritageNH0577
  • FLETCHER JONES FACTORY & GARDENSheritageNH2101
  • FORMER ELLERSLIE COLLEGEheritageNH2076

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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