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Warrnambool

VIC 3280 • Rest of VIC

31,308
Population (2021)
$38,948
Median Income
65.52 km²
Area
11m
Elevation
Coastal CityWhale WatchingUniversity TownRegional Centre

About Warrnambool

Warrnambool is Victoria's largest coastal city outside Greater Melbourne, a charming regional centre of 31,300 on the Southern Ocean, 226 kilometres southwest of the capital. The city sits at the western end of the Great Ocean Road, famous for whale watching, stunning coastline, and heritage architecture. Deakin University and South West TAFE make it an education hub, while the hospital serves the broader western region.

The lifestyle here combines coastal beauty with genuine community—surf beaches, whale watching platforms, and the famous breakwater attract tourists, while locals enjoy a city that's big enough for serious amenities but small enough to know your neighbours. The dining scene has matured, the arts precinct punches above weight, and housing remains affordable compared to coastal alternatives closer to Melbourne. Warrnambool attracts sea-changers, students, retirees, and professionals seeking coastal lifestyle with career opportunities.

Warrnambool falls under postcode 3280 and is governed by Moyne Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South-West Coast (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3280
Urban Area
N/A
LGA
Moyne
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
South-West Coast (Western Victoria)
Type
Rural
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.37°, 142.50°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
65.52 km²
Elevation
11m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Gateway Plaza Raglan Street Warrnambool 3280 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$290
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,408
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
29,661
Census 2021
31,308
▲ 5.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,668
Income 2021
$38,948
▲ 23.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 26,369
Born Overseas 3,154

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 530
  • 2. New Zealand 332
  • 3. China 222
  • 4. Philippines 210
  • 5. India 167
  • 6. South Africa 116
  • 7. Sri Lanka 115
  • 8. Vietnam 111
  • 9. Scotland 106
  • 10. Netherlands 97
  • 11. Thailand 80
  • 12. Ireland 77
  • 13. United States 66
  • 14. Germany 55
  • 15. Malaysia 52

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 12,828
Australian 12,085
Irish 5,932
Scottish 3,944
German 1,281
Australian Aboriginal 635
Dutch 592
Italian 547
Chinese 455
Filipino 271

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

23,080
Both parents born in Australia
3,773
Both parents born overseas
2,541
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.7%
No Religion
43.0%
Buddhism
1.0%
Hinduism
0.5%
Islam
0.3%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,593 (5.1%)
5-14 years
3,725 (11.9%)
15-19 years
1,805 (5.8%)
20-24 years
1,631 (5.2%)
25-34 years
4,032 (12.9%)
35-44 years
3,681 (11.8%)
45-54 years
3,844 (12.3%)
55-64 years
4,114 (13.1%)
65-74 years
3,659 (11.7%)
75-84 years
2,201 (7.0%)
85+ years
1,021 (3.3%)

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