VIC3280· Pop. 33,298Moyne

WARRNAMBOOL WEST

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$620,900

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

1.3%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WARRNAMBOOL WEST shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$295/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+0.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.13%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

54 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$415k

2021

$520k

2022

$602k

2023

$605k

2025

$621k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

WARRNAMBOOL WEST is a VIC suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 2.5% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,401/wk

$49k taxable p.a.

Renters

29.1%

67.8% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.0%

Population growth

+1.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

85%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

15.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.6 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.5%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

225.9 km

Regional

Days on market

43 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

40.9%

Buyer's market

Walkability

14 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

106.2 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

151/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 3280

🏫8 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚1 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (8)

Our Lady Help of Christians School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1084

St Joseph's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1068

Merrivale Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1018

St John's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1009

St Pius X School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1002

Warrnambool East Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 994

Warrnambool Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 963

Warrnambool West Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 902

🎓Secondary (3)

Emmanuel College Warrnambool

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1064

Brauer Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 982

Warrnambool College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 979

📚Combined (1)

King's College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1083

⭐Special (1)

Merri River School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 921

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

71/ 100

6.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

1005ICSEA · national avg 1000

13 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

10/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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