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Werribee

VIC 3030 • Greater Melbourne

50,027
Population (2021)
$85,540
Median Household Income
42.88 km²
Area
$330/wk
Median Rent
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About Werribee

Werribee is a large suburb and town centre about 30 kilometres south-west of the Melbourne CBD, in the City of Wyndham. The 2021 Census counted 50,027 residents, up from 40,345 in 2016, with a median age of 35. Median weekly household income was $1,645, and the 2023-24 postcode median taxable income was $61,527. The Werribee River runs through the suburb, which covers about 43 square kilometres and still has an older shopping strip on Watton Street.

Werribee station on Comben Drive is the terminus of the Metro Werribee line, about 40 to 50 minutes from Flinders Street and 31.7 kilometres by rail from Southern Cross. Woolworths sits on the corner of Watton and Cherry streets in the town centre, while Pacific Werribee, the regional shopping centre, is in neighbouring Hoppers Crossing. A short drive south reaches Werribee Park in Werribee South, home of the Chirnside mansion completed in 1877 and the Werribee Open Range Zoo. Schools in the suburb include Werribee Primary School, Werribee Secondary College and MacKillop College.

Werribee falls under postcode 3030 and is governed by the Wyndham Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lalor, while state elections fall under 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
Population Density
1,167 /km²
Elevation
26m

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🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Werribee for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$641K
289 sales · ▲ 2.3% YoY
🏢Unit / Apartment
$440K
51 sales · ▼ 2.2% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3030

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3030, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$50,829
Median 2023–24
$61,527
▲ 21.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,383

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3030; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

Census personal income 2016 vs 2021

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

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$39,520 / yr
$760/wk
Household
$85,540 / yr
$1645/wk
Family
$101,088 / yr
$1944/wk
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🏠 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)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Werribee
1.7 km
20 min from the suburb centre

Bus Services

  • Route 439 — Werribee South (Werribee Open Range Zoo) About 12 min
  • Routes 170, 180, 182, 190 and 192 — Tarneit station and Wyndham Vale station Local connections across Wyndham

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
30 km
By Train
About 40 to 50 min to Flinders Street on the Werribee line
By Car (Peak)
50 to 80 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35 to 50 min

🛣️ Werribee station is on Comben Drive, 31.7 km by rail from Southern Cross. The usual drive is the Princes Freeway and West Gate Bridge. V/Line Geelong trains do not stop here. Drive times are approximate.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Watton Street, the station and the river suit local errands on foot, but the wider suburb is easier by car.

🛒 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

👥 Population of Werribee

Census 2016
40,345
Census 2021
50,027
▲ 24.0% growth
Est. 2026 projection
~62,030

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
📈 2026 estimate: projection from census growth trend, not an official figure

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Wyndham Local Government Area, which contains Werribee. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
382 / 100k
2yr Up 81.0% 10yr Down 40.3%
Motor vehicle theft
366.5 / 100k
2yr Up 93.4% 10yr Up 25.5%
Non-FV assault
219.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 25.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
3.7 / 100k
2yr Down 42.6% 10yr Down 43.7%
Steal from vehicle
1,050 / 100k
2yr Up 72.4% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Wyndham →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🌍 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

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%

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📊 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Werribee known for? +

Werribee is the town centre of Melbourne's outer west, set on the Werribee River in the City of Wyndham. It is known for Watton Street, the Werribee line station, and the nearby Werribee Park precinct in Werribee South, including the 1877 Chirnside mansion and Werribee Open Range Zoo. The 2021 population was 50,027.

How far is Werribee from Melbourne CBD? +

Werribee is about 30 kilometres south-west of the Melbourne CBD. Metro trains take about 40 to 50 minutes to Flinders Street, and the station is 31.7 kilometres by rail from Southern Cross. Driving via the West Gate Bridge is roughly 35 to 50 minutes off-peak and 50 to 80 minutes in peak traffic.

Does Werribee have public transport? +

Werribee station on Comben Drive is the terminus of the Metro Werribee line, with trains to Flinders Street and through towards Sandringham. Route 439 runs to Werribee South and the zoo in about 12 minutes, while routes 170, 180 and 182 go to Tarneit and routes 190 and 192 go to Wyndham Vale. V/Line Geelong trains use Tarneit and Wyndham Vale rather than Werribee.

Is Werribee a good place to live? +

Werribee suits households who want a town centre, a Metro station and the Werribee River, with Werribee Park and the Open Range Zoo a short drive south. Median weekly household income in 2021 was $1,645, and the 2023-24 postcode median taxable income was $61,527. Peak-hour driving to the CBD can be slow, so the train is the more reliable commute.

What is the postcode for Werribee? +

The postcode for Werribee, Victoria is 3030. Werribee South, where Werribee Park and the Open Range Zoo are located, shares this postcode.

What is the average income in Werribee? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Werribee is about $760 per week (around $39,500 per year). The median household income is $1,645 per week and the median family income is $1,944 per week.

What is the median house price in Werribee? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $641,000, up 2.3% year-on-year, and the median unit/apartment price is $440,000, down 2.2% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Werribee? +

The median age in Werribee is 35. The largest age group is 25–34 (8,688 residents, around 17%). Around 26% of residents are under 20 and about 13% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Werribee a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Werribee is part of the Wyndham LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Werribee? +

The population of Werribee is 50,027 according to the 2021 Census, up 24.0% from 40,345 in 2016. Projecting that growth trend forward, the estimated 2026 population of Werribee is around 62,030. This is a projection, not an official ABS figure.

How much is rent in Werribee? +

In Werribee, the median weekly rent is $330, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733 (2021 Census).