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Victoria · Postcode 3280
Warrnambool postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 224 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Warrnambool at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Warrnambool vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Warrnambool | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,385 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $290 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,408 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Warrnambool (3280) is a coastal town in regional Victoria. It lies around 224 km from Melbourne by road. The locality is part of the Warrnambool statistical area. It is administered by Warrnambool.
According to the 2021 Census, Warrnambool has a population of 31,308 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,385, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 624 (2.0% of residents).
Housing in Warrnambool includes a median weekly rent of $290, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,408, with 12,565 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 69.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Warrnambool scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 12 schools in the Warrnambool area, including Emmanuel College Warrnambool, Warrnambool College, Brauer Secondary College and others.
Warrnambool is part of the Warrnambool statistical area in Victoria.
Warrnambool details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3280 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 31,308 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,385/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $749/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $290 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,408 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 65.5 km² |
| Population Density | 478/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 12,565 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 624 (2.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -38.3686779 |
| Longitude | 142.4982086 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 224 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Warrnambool |
| Local Government | Warrnambool |
| Federal Electorate | Wannon |
| State Electorate | South-West Coast (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 5,318 (17.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 3,436 (11.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 7,713 (24.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 7,958 (25.4%) |
| 65+ years | 6,881 (22.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 3,127 (10.0%) |
| Asthma | 3,127 (10.0%) |
| Diabetes | 1,629 (5.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 1,617 (5.2%) |
| Cancer | 1,076 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 658 (2.1%) |
| Dementia | 255 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 748 (6.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 4,801 (38.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4,754 (38.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 2,075 (16.8%) |
Schools in Warrnambool
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Warrnambool. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Warrnambool
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.