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Werribee Postcode
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Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Werribee Compares
Werribee vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Werribee | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,645 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $330 -VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 35 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.9% +VIC | 5.0% | 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.
Werribee is a locality 28 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3030. It falls within the Melbourne - West region. The local government area is Wyndham.
According to the 2021 Census, Werribee has a population of 50,027 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,645, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 798 (1.6% of residents).
Housing in Werribee includes a median weekly rent of $330, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 17,614 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 65.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Werribee scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 19 schools in the Werribee area, including Heathdale Christian College, MacKillop Catholic Regional College, Werribee Secondary College and others.
Werribee is part of the Wyndham statistical area in Victoria.
Werribee Details
| Postcode | 3030 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 50,027 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,645/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $760/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $330 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 42.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1167/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 17,614 |
| Australian Citizens | 77.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 798 (1.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -37.8997995 |
| Longitude | 144.6641401 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 28 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - West |
| Area (SA3) | Wyndham |
| Local Government | Wyndham |
| Federal Electorate | Lalor |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 10,247 (20.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 5,946 (11.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 16,187 (32.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 11,101 (22.2%) |
| 65+ years | 6,539 (13.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 4,403 (8.8%) |
| Arthritis | 3,825 (7.6%) |
| Diabetes | 2,790 (5.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 1,730 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 1,123 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 822 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 373 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 1,124 (6.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 6,681 (38.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 6,559 (37.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 2,999 (17.3%) |
Schools in Werribee
Suburbs Near Werribee
Same Postcode (3030)
More Werribee Data
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.