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Warrnambool, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Warrnambool is a mid-size city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 32,894. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
32,894 Population 472/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
35.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$25,316 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,316 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$163,400 home value, $817/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population32,894
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density472/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,316
Per Capita$25,316
Unemployment3.2%

Housing

B
Home Value$163,400
Rent$817
Ownership69.3%
Housing Units13,158

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain35.3 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population32,894
Population Density472 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates-38.3818°, 142.4880°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation35.3 inches (897 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,316
Median Age42.0 years

About Warrnambool

Warrnambool is a mid-size city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 32,894. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Warrnambool has a population of 32,894 with a density of 472 people per square mile, spread across 69.7 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

32,894
Total Population
472
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
69.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Warrnambool vs Australia Average

The median household income in Warrnambool is $25,316, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,316 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $487, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 3,125 business establishments.

Income: Warrnambool vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,316
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,316
Avg Weekly Wage$487

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)3,125

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Warrnambool is $163,400, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $817 (30% below the national average of $1,163). 69.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 13,158 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,400
42% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$817
30% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.3%
Owner-Occupied69.3%
Renter-Occupied30.7%
Housing Units13,158

Property Tax

Climate in Warrnambool

Warrnambool has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Feb (18.5°C), the coldest is Jul (9.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 740 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.4°C / 65°F 11.9° / 24.9° 36.5
Feb 18.5°C / 65°F 12.4° / 24.6° 33.3
Mar 17°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23.2° 49.4
Apr 14.5°C / 58°F 9° / 20° 54.6
May 12°C / 54°F 7.5° / 16.5° 77.2
Jun 10°C / 50°F 5.8° / 14.1° 72.4
Jul 9.5°C / 49°F 5.5° / 13.5° 86.2
Aug 10°C / 50°F 5.8° / 14.3° 89.6
Sep 11.4°C / 53°F 6.7° / 16.1° 75.5
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 7.5° / 18.1° 65.2
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 9.1° / 20.5° 54.2
Dec 16.4°C / 62°F 10.2° / 22.6° 46.3
Warrnambool enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area69.7 sq mi (180.5 km²)
Population Density472/sq mi
Coordinates-38.3818°N, 142.4880°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"
7% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 1, 2011.

Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 99 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 109 km
Jun 30, 2005 59 km S of Port Fairy, Australia M3.5 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 68 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
February 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 51°F (10°C) 3.3 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
August 51°F (10°C) 3.6 in Wettest
September 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
December 62°F (16°C) 1.9 in

Warrnambool has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in June to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Warrnambool

Institution Type Founded Website
Brauer Secondary College College - Visit →
Deakin on Timor Warrnambool City Centre University - ,
Deakin University (Warrnambool Campus) University - ,
South West Institute of TAFE College - ,
South West Institute of TAFE College - ,
St Pius X Primary School College - Visit →

Schools in Warrnambool

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School - - - -
Warrnambool East Primary School - - - -
Warrnambool College - - - -
Emmanuel College Rice Campus - - - -
Warrnambool Primary School - - - -
Emmanuel College - - - -
St Joseph's Primary School - - - -
King's College - - - -
Warrnambool College WAVE Campus - - - -
Warrnambool West Primary School - - - -
Merrivale Primary School - - - -
Merri River School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Warrnambool

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Warrnambool

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Warrnambool Library0.0

Hotels in Warrnambool

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banyan Place
BEST WESTERN Olde Maritime Motor Inn
Cally Hotel
Central Court
Comfort Inn International
Deep Blue Hotel and Hot Springs
ibis Styles Warrnambool Central Court
Lady Bay Resort
Quest
Tudor Motor Inn

Restaurants in Warrnambool

23 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bojangles Pizza
Breakers Restaurant
Brown Grain190
Cattleya
Clovelly Restaurant
Emperors House
Flying Horse
Images
Kermonds hamburger
Macey's Bistro
Neon Cafe and Bar
Nonna Casalinga
Piccolo
Pickled Pig
Pinky's Pizza
Pippies by the bay
Proudfoots Boathouse
Siamese Restaurant
Simons Waterfront
The Dart & Marlin
Warrnambool Football Club
Warrnambool RSL
Woodfired Pizza Co Warrnambool

Cafes in Warrnambool

19 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bohemia
Bohemia
Boost Juice
Café Lava
Caffetopia
Coffee Treat
Day Kitty
Dr Tully's
Fishtales Café
Gateway Better Bake
Jude The Cafe
Koffiehuis
Muffin Break
Pavilion Cafe & Bar
Piccolo Coffee Roasters
Shipwreck Bay Cafe
The Beach Kiosk Cafe
Toto
Wyton Events & Catering

Cinemas in Warrnambool

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Capitol Cinema

Theatres in Warrnambool

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lighthouse Theatre

Monuments in Warrnambool

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cannon Hill
Granny's Grave
Warrnambool War Memorial

Clinics in Warrnambool

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dorevitch Pathology
Hearing Australia

Dentists in Warrnambool

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lady Bay Dental Clinic
Warrnambool Smile Dental

Veterinaries in Warrnambool

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Horse Vet
Warrnambool Veterinary Clinic

Train Stations in Warrnambool

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sherwood Park Railway Station
Warrnambool
Warrnambool Railway Station

Bus Stations in Warrnambool

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1132437237

Gas Stations in Warrnambool

11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

APCO
AU #2888533894
BP
BP
BP
BP Dennington
BP One Stop
BP One Stop - Warrnambool
BP Warrnambool
EG Australia
Shell

Banks in Warrnambool

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Westpac/BOM

Shopping Malls in Warrnambool

4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gateway Plaza
Homemaker Centre
Northpoint
Rebel

Gyms in Warrnambool

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Golf Courses in Warrnambool

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sherwood Golf Course
Warrnambool Golf Club

Breweries in Warrnambool

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Noodledoof Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Warrnambool

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Warrnambool

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton AirportHLTMedium Airport
Chatsworth Airport-Small Airport
Cobden airport-Small Airport
Derrinallum (Poligolet Station) airstrip-Small Airport
Derrinallum Airport-Small Airport
Kurweeton Airport-Small Airport
Lake Bolac Airport-Small Airport
Mount Elephant Airport-Small Airport
Peterborough Airport-Small Airport
Port Fairy-Small Airport
Warrnambool AirportWMBSmall Airport

Post Offices in Warrnambool

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post - Warrnambool East LPO
Warrnambool Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Warrnambool

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gateway Church of Christ
New Life Christian Church
Our Lady Help of Christians
Presbyterian Church
Seventh-day Adventist Church
St Joseph's Catholic Church
Warrnambool Presbyterian Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Warrnambool

What is the population of Warrnambool?

Warrnambool has a population of 32,894 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 472 people per square mile, spread across 69.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Warrnambool expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,316, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $163,400 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Warrnambool?

Warrnambool enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.3 inches.

How is the job market in Warrnambool?

Warrnambool has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $487. There are 3,125 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Warrnambool?

The median home value in Warrnambool is $163,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $817. The homeownership rate is 69.3%.

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