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Werribee

VIC 3030 • Greater Melbourne

50,027
Population (2021)
$39,520
Median Income
42.88 km²
Area
$330/wk
Median Rent
Regional CentreHeritage CharacterDiverse CommunityWestern Growth

About Werribee

Werribee serves as the major centre of Melbourne's west, a diverse city-suburb of 50,000 located 30 kilometres from the CBD along the Werribee River. Regional Rail provides fast city access, while the suburb anchors the booming Wyndham growth corridor. The heritage town centre, Werribee Park mansion and Open Range Zoo, and surrounding wetlands give Werribee far more character than typical western suburbs.

This is a suburb of contrasts—heritage buildings meet new estates, the Werribee River weaves through the urban fabric, and the Open Range Zoo provides an unexpected safari experience on Melbourne's doorstep. Pacific Werribee shopping centre serves the broader region, while the emerging restaurant scene reflects growing sophistication. Werribee attracts diverse residents from first-home buyers to families and established residents who appreciate its blend of history, nature, and accessibility.

Werribee falls under postcode 3030 and is governed by Wyndham Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Werribee (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3030
Urban Area
Werribee - Whyndam Vale
LGA / Council
Wyndham
Federal Electorate
Lalor
State Electorate
Werribee (Western Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.91°, 144.65°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
42.88 km²
Elevation
26m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Werribee Plaza Shopping Centre Cnr Heaths Road & Derrimut Road Hoppers Crossing 3030 VIC
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Cherry & Watton Street Werribee 3030 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$330
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.7%

414 state housing + 68 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
40,345
Census 2021
50,027
▲ 24.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,784
Income 2021
$39,520
▲ 28.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 29,761
Born Overseas 17,315

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 3,669
  • 2. New Zealand 1,329
  • 3. England 1,161
  • 4. Philippines 1,069
  • 5. Myanmar 995
  • 6. Thailand 809
  • 7. Italy 701
  • 8. China 474
  • 9. Sri Lanka 415
  • 10. Vietnam 406

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 12,736
Australian 12,685
Italian 3,740
Irish 3,640
Indian 3,527
Scottish 3,386
Filipino 1,479
Chinese 1,400
German 1,372
Maltese 1,145

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

17,596
Both parents born in Australia
23,790
Both parents born overseas
5,423
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
44.6%
No Religion
30.8%
Hinduism
5.8%
Islam
5.3%
Sikhism
2.7%
Buddhism
2.7%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
3,736 (7.5%)
5-14 years
6,511 (13.0%)
15-19 years
2,705 (5.4%)
20-24 years
3,241 (6.5%)
25-34 years
8,688 (17.4%)
35-44 years
7,499 (15.0%)
45-54 years
5,780 (11.6%)
55-64 years
5,321 (10.6%)
65-74 years
3,711 (7.4%)
75-84 years
1,940 (3.9%)
85+ years
888 (1.8%)

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