Victoria · Postcode 3352
Werneth postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 118 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Werneth 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
Werneth vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Werneth | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $153 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $4,000 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 36 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Werneth is a locality 118 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3352. It falls within the Warrnambool and South West region. The local government area is Golden Plains.
According to the 2021 Census, Werneth has a population of 66 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,375, below the VIC average.
Housing in Werneth includes a median weekly rent of $153, median monthly mortgage repayment of $4,000, with 23 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 64.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Werneth scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Werneth is part of the Colac - Corangamite statistical area in Victoria.
Werneth details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3352 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 66 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $706/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $153 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $4,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 146.8 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 23 |
| Australian Citizens | 95.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.9291695 |
| Longitude | 143.6241243 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 118 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Colac - Corangamite |
| Local Government | Golden Plains |
| Federal Electorate | Ballarat |
| State Electorate | Wendouree (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 20 (30.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 12 (18.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 14 (21.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 15 (22.7%) |
| 65+ years | 13 (19.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 12 (18.2%) |
| Arthritis | 3 (4.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 8 (36.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 14 (63.6%) |
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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.