Warracknabeal, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Warracknabeal VIC is 2,359 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Warracknabeal is $637 per week ($33,124 per year). Median rent in Warracknabeal is $180 per week ($780 per month). Warracknabeal has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Warracknabeal has a population density of 8.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Warracknabeal is England. The most common religion is No religion (37.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Nepali. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Warracknabeal is $737.

There were 263 recorded offences in Warracknabeal in 2025-25, a rate of 111 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (65 offences).

Population
2,359
Census 2021
Median income
$637/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$180/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
50years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Warracknabeal vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Warracknabeal is $637 a week, 17% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 1,017th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $180 a week, $136 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 16.7% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 50, 7 years older than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWarracknabealTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$637/wk$767/wk −17%$766/wk
Household income$1,079/wk$1,687/wk −36%$1,637/wk
Rent$180/wk$316/wk −43%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$737/mo$1,723/mo −57%$1,733/mo
Median age5043 +7 yrs42
Rent share of household income16.7%19.1% −2.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Warracknabeal, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Warracknabeal Population

2,359 residents at the 2021 Census.

Warracknabeal Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$637/wk
$33,124 per year
Ranked 6,493 of 14,663
Median Rent
$180/wk
$780 per month
Ranked 7,868 of 14,663
Median Age
50years
12 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$737/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Warracknabeal Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,079/wk
Median rent $180/wk
Rent to income 16.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Warracknabeal against your income

About $4,676 a month
Median rent $180/wk
Left after rent $899/wk
Rent share 16.7%

Warracknabeal Schools

2
schools nearby
2
government
934
avg ICSEA score
286
total students
Warracknabeal Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 175 students
964
ICSEA
Warracknabeal Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 111 students
903
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Warracknabeal Map

Warracknabeal, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Warracknabeal, Victoria: 36.2314°S, 142.4209°E

Warracknabeal Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (2)

People in Warracknabeal

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (1,169) Female 50.5% (1,191)

Population Density

8.1
people per km²
2,359 people · 290.4 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,530
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
1.4%
India
0.9%
New Zealand
0.7%
Philippines
0.5%
Greece
0.4%
Netherlands
0.3%
Germany
0.2%
Malaysia
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Nepali
0.3%
Punjabi
0.3%
Urdu
0.2%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.2%
Mandarin
0.2%
German
0.2%
Malayalam
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
43.5%
English
40.0%
Scottish
10.2%
Irish
10.1%
German
9.4%
Australian Aboriginal
2.3%
Italian
1.0%
Indian
0.8%
Dutch
0.8%
Maltese
0.6%
Polish
0.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
37.1%
Catholic
12.3%
Anglican
12.0%
Uniting Church
11.9%
Not stated
10.3%
Lutheran
7.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.9%
Christian (other)
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
45.1% 895
Separated
3.5% 69
Divorced
10.4% 206
Widowed
10.0% 199
Never married
31.0% 616

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
38.5%
Couple: children under 15
32.8%
One parent: children under 15
11.1%
Couple: no children under 15
9.5%
One parent: no children under 15
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
40.0%
2 persons
35.6%
3 persons
11.1%
4 persons
8.2%
5 persons
3.8%
6+ persons
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Warracknabeal

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,018 occupied private dwellings in Warracknabeal at the 2021 Census, 19.3% were rented, 50.2% owned outright and 25.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.1% 21 dwellings
Owned outright
50.2% 511 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
25.5% 260 dwellings
Rented
19.3% 196 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.7% 27 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.2%
2 bedrooms
17.6%
3 bedrooms
57.8%
4 bedrooms
17.2%
5 bedrooms
2.6%
6+ bedrooms
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.2%
$300-$449/mo
8.6%
$450-$599/mo
11.2%
$600-$799/mo
28.9%
$800-$999/mo
15.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
6.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.4%
1 vehicle
36.9%
2 vehicles
36.7%
3 vehicles
10.7%
4+ vehicles
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Warracknabeal

Employment

Employed full-time
30.7% 521 people
Employed part-time
19.8% 337 people
Unemployed
1.7% 29 people
Not in labour force
47.8% 811 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
21.9%
Community & Personal Service
18.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.4%
Managers
15.1%
Clerical & Administrative
8.4%
Labourers
7.6%
Sales Workers
5.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
1.8%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
12.8%
$500-$649/wk
8.3%
$650-$799/wk
9.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.4%
$4,000+/wk
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.7%
$150-$299/wk
7.7%
$300-$399/wk
6.1%
$400-$499/wk
7.5%
$500-$649/wk
5.4%
$650-$799/wk
12.5%
$800-$999/wk
12.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.3%
$3,500+/wk
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.8%
Did not go to work
12.3%
Walked only
9.4%
Car (passenger)
3.7%
Truck
0.9%
Bicycle
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Other
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
23.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
53.3%
Bachelor Degree
18.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.3%
Postgraduate Degree
3.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.5%
Certificate I/II
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
19.9%
Health
19.7%
Society & Culture
17.8%
Management & Commerce
13.4%
Education
9.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.1%
Agriculture & Environment
5.9%
Architecture & Building
5.9%
Creative Arts
1.1%
Information Technology
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
34.1%
Primary: Government
28.5%
Primary: Catholic
13.8%
Pre-school
10.4%
Vocational Education
7.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
80.6%
Has need for assistance
10.0%
Need for assistance not stated
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
290
Arthritis
160
Asthma
135
Diabetes
93
Heart disease
79
Lung condition
78
Cancer
50
Stroke
34
Kidney disease
29
Dementia
10

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.6% 296
Did not provide
83.4% 1,482

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
26.6% 474
Not a volunteer
73.4% 1,305

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.6% 64
Never served
96.4% 1,732

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
22.4%
1 child
10.3%
2 children
28.8%
3 children
22.2%
4 children
12.7%
5+ children
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
15
1961: 1970
28
1971: 1980
20
1981: 1990
16
1991: 2000
8
2001: 2010
21
2011: 2015
9
2016
4
2017
4
2018
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

9.4%
moved in the last year
30.4%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
49.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,891
Moved: same area (SA2)
95
Moved from VIC
74
Moved from QLD
11
Moved from NSW
7
Moved from ACT
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.7%
5: 14 hours
28.5%
15: 29 hours
15.1%
30+ hours
12.0%
Did not do domestic work
27.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.0%
Step family: no other children
7.5%
Blended family: no other children
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Warracknabeal Crime Statistics

263 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Assault
65
Justice Procedures
64
Theft
55
Property Damage
33
Weapons
17
Break & Enter
14
Drug Offences
7
Public Order
5
Fraud
3

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Warracknabeal

What is the population of Warracknabeal VIC?

The population of Warracknabeal VIC is 2,359 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 8.1 people per km². Warracknabeal is ranked #2,794 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Warracknabeal?

The median personal income in Warracknabeal VIC is $637 per week, or $33,124 per year. The median household income is $1,079 per week. Family income is $1,530 per week. Warracknabeal is ranked #6,493 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Warracknabeal?

Median rent in Warracknabeal VIC is $180 per week ($780 per month). Rent represents 16.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Warracknabeal ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Warracknabeal?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Warracknabeal VIC is $737. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Warracknabeal?

The median age in Warracknabeal VIC is 50 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Warracknabeal a good suburb to live in?

Warracknabeal is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,359. The median income is $637/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22697. All dollar figures in AUD.