Werribee South, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Werribee South VIC is 2,392 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Werribee South is $857 per week ($44,564 per year). Median rent in Werribee South is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Werribee South has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Werribee South has a population density of 65 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Werribee South is England. The most common religion is Catholic (30.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Werribee South is $2,127.

There were 195 recorded offences in Werribee South in 2025-25, a rate of 82 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (77 offences).

Population
2,392
Census 2021
Median income
$857/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
45years
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.

Werribee South vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Werribee South is $857 a week, 12% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 353rd of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $34 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 21.9% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 45, 2 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.
MeasureWerribee SouthTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$857/wk$767/wk +12%$766/wk
Household income$1,601/wk$1,687/wk −5%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$316/wk +11%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,127/mo$1,723/mo +23%$1,733/mo
Median age4543 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.9%19.1% +2.8 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 Werribee South, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Werribee South Population

2,392 residents at the 2021 Census.

Werribee South Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$857/wk
$44,564 per year
Ranked 2,666 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
45years
7 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,127/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Werribee South Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,601/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 21.9%

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

Median rent in Werribee South against your income

About $6,938 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,251/wk
Rent share 21.9%

Werribee South Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
n/a
avg ICSEA score
0
total students
MacKillop Catholic Regional College - St Mary's Campus Catholic
Secondary
Warringa Park School-Cayleys Road Campus Government
Combined

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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Werribee South Map

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People in Werribee South

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (1,190) Female 50.3% (1,202)

Population Density

65
people per km²
2,392 people · 36.9 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,160
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
3.1%
Italy
2.4%
Greece
2.2%
India
2.0%
New Zealand
1.8%
South Africa
1.1%
China
0.8%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
4.1%
Greek
1.8%
Macedonian
1.8%
Hindi
1.3%
Mandarin
0.9%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Sinhalese
0.6%

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

Ancestry

English
24.5%
Australian
23.2%
Italian
15.3%
Greek
7.4%
Scottish
7.3%
Irish
7.0%
Maltese
4.5%
German
3.1%
Indian
3.0%
Chinese
2.1%
Macedonian
2.0%

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

Catholic
30.4%
No religion
25.6%
Not stated
9.2%
Eastern Orthodox
8.9%
Anglican
7.0%
Christian (other)
3.6%
Islam
2.7%
Hinduism
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.6% 968
Separated
4.5% 94
Divorced
9.0% 186
Widowed
5.0% 104
Never married
34.9% 725

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
34.7%
Couple: no children
33.0%
Couple: no children under 15
20.7%
One parent: no children under 15
6.8%
One parent: children under 15
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
31.8%
2 persons
37.8%
3 persons
12.0%
4 persons
10.3%
5 persons
5.8%
6+ persons
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Werribee South

Housing Tenure

Of the 953 occupied private dwellings in Werribee South at the 2021 Census, 30.0% were rented, 40.3% owned outright and 25.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.8% 17 dwellings
Owned outright
40.3% 384 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
25.7% 245 dwellings
Rented
30.0% 286 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.8% 17 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
3.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.7%
2 bedrooms
18.9%
3 bedrooms
35.5%
4 bedrooms
30.9%
5 bedrooms
5.5%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.1%
$600-$799/mo
4.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
32.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
15.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.9%
1 vehicle
35.0%
2 vehicles
36.5%
3 vehicles
14.4%
4+ vehicles
9.2%

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

Work, income and education in Werribee South

Employment

Employed full-time
40.7% 726 people
Employed part-time
20.5% 365 people
Unemployed
3.1% 55 people
Not in labour force
35.7% 637 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
27.3%
Clerical & Administrative
16.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.9%
Managers
15.3%
Community & Personal Service
8.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.2%
Labourers
5.5%
Sales Workers
5.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.2%
$1-$149/wk
1.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
5.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
5.0%
$800-$999/wk
6.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.1%
$4,000+/wk
11.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.2%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
6.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
8.0%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.4%
$3,500+/wk
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.4%
Did not go to work
14.7%
Walked only
7.2%
Car (passenger)
4.7%
Truck
1.1%
Train
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Bus
0.7%
Other
0.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.3%

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
36.2%
Bachelor Degree
27.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.9%
Postgraduate Degree
9.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.9%
Certificate I/II
1.9%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.7%
Engineering
16.0%
Society & Culture
13.6%
Health
12.7%
Architecture & Building
10.6%
Education
7.8%
Agriculture & Environment
3.9%
Information Technology
3.7%
Creative Arts
3.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Catholic
19.1%
Primary: Government
17.7%
Primary: Catholic
14.2%
Secondary: Government
13.0%
Vocational Education
12.2%
Pre-school
10.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.5%

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
85.8%
Has need for assistance
5.9%
Need for assistance not stated
8.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
194
Arthritis
93
Asthma
92
Heart disease
78
Diabetes
68
Lung condition
35
Cancer
32
Kidney disease
30
Stroke
22
Dementia
6

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.4% 251
Did not provide
86.6% 1,625

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
9.7% 181
Not a volunteer
90.3% 1,693

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.2% 42
Never served
97.8% 1,854

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
33.0%
1 child
12.4%
2 children
26.7%
3 children
17.7%
4 children
9.4%
5+ children
0.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
31
1951: 1960
74
1961: 1970
70
1971: 1980
39
1981: 1990
69
1991: 2000
49
2001: 2010
155
2011: 2015
49
2016
3
2017
15
2018
12
2019
19
2020
10

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

Population Mobility

14.9%
moved in the last year
45.2%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,863
Moved from VIC
243
Moved: same area (SA2)
36
Moved from QLD
16
Moved from NSW
14
Moved from overseas
9
Moved from WA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.2%
5: 14 hours
25.2%
15: 29 hours
11.3%
30+ hours
9.8%
Did not do domestic work
31.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.2%
Step family: no other children
7.1%
Blended family: no other children
5.5%
Other couple: children only
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Werribee South Crime Statistics

195 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
77
Assault
32
Justice Procedures
31
Break & Enter
25
Property Damage
13
Fraud
7
Drug Offences
4
Weapons
4
Public Order
2

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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Suburbs near Werribee South

The closest suburb to Werribee South is Werribee, 5.6 km away.

Werribee
5.6 km away · income $760/wk · rent $330/wk
Point Cook
5.9 km away · income $969/wk · rent $400/wk
Hoppers Crossing
7.2 km away · income $691/wk · rent $340/wk
Seabrook
7.8 km away · income $823/wk · rent $361/wk
Williams Landing
8.7 km away · income $1,006/wk · rent $420/wk
Altona Meadows
9.3 km away · income $730/wk · rent $341/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Werribee South

What is the population of Werribee South VIC?

The population of Werribee South VIC is 2,392 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 65 people per km². Werribee South is ranked #2,777 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Werribee South?

The median personal income in Werribee South VIC is $857 per week, or $44,564 per year. The median household income is $1,601 per week. Family income is $2,160 per week. Werribee South is ranked #2,666 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Werribee South?

Median rent in Werribee South VIC is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 21.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Werribee South ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Werribee South?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Werribee South VIC is $2,127. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Werribee South?

The median age in Werribee South VIC is 45 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Werribee South a good suburb to live in?

Werribee South is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,392. The median income is $857/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22751. All dollar figures in AUD.