Werribee, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Werribee VIC is 50,027 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Werribee is $760 per week ($39,520 per year). Median rent in Werribee is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Werribee has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Werribee has a population density of 1,167 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Werribee is India. The most common religion is No religion (30.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Werribee is $1,733.

There were 5,644 recorded offences in Werribee in 2025-25, a rate of 113 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2,042 offences).

Population
50,027
Census 2021
Median income
$760/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$330/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
35years
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 vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Werribee is $760 a week, in line with the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 649th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $330 a week, $14 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 20.1% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 35, 8 years younger 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.
MeasureWerribeeTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$760/wk$767/wk −1%$766/wk
Household income$1,645/wk$1,687/wk −2%$1,637/wk
Rent$330/wk$316/wk +4%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,723/mo +1%$1,733/mo
Median age3543 −8 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.1%19.1% +1.0 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, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Werribee Population

50,027 residents at the 2021 Census.

Werribee Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$760/wk
$39,520 per year
Ranked 4,318 of 14,663
Median Rent
$330/wk
$1,430 per month
Ranked 3,803 of 14,663
Median Age
35years
3 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Werribee Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,645/wk
Median rent $330/wk
Rent to income 20.1%

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

Median rent in Werribee against your income

About $7,128 a month
Median rent $330/wk
Left after rent $1,315/wk
Rent share 20.1%

Werribee Schools

15
schools nearby
9
government
994
avg ICSEA score
8,516
total students
MacKillop Catholic Regional College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,749 students
1058
ICSEA
Riverwalk Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 917 students
1050
ICSEA
Werribee Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,637 students
1048
ICSEA
Corpus Christi School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 446 students
1047
ICSEA
St Andrew's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 290 students
1021
ICSEA
Werribee Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 531 students
1014
ICSEA
Westgrove Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 527 students
976
ICSEA
Thomas Chirnside Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 295 students
963
ICSEA
Iramoo Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 516 students
944
ICSEA
Manorvale Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 291 students
942
ICSEA
Julia Gillard Community College Independent
Secondary · 11-12 · 54 students
941
ICSEA
Wyndham Central Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,263 students
921
ICSEA
Julia Gillard Community College - The Cottage Independent
Secondary
Western English Language School-Wyndham Secondary Campus Government
Combined
SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL - Werribee Independent
Secondary

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 Map

Werribee, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Werribee, Victoria: 37.9079°S, 144.6456°E

Werribee Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (15)

People in Werribee

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (24,592) Female 50.8% (25,436)

Population Density

1,167
people per km²
50,027 people · 42.9 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,944
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

India
7.3%
New Zealand
2.7%
England
2.3%
Philippines
2.1%
Myanmar
2.0%
Thailand
1.6%
Italy
1.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
3.2%
Italian
2.0%
Hindi
1.7%
Mandarin
1.3%
Arabic
1.1%
Vietnamese
1.0%
Tagalog
1.0%

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

Ancestry

English
25.5%
Australian
25.4%
Italian
7.5%
Irish
7.3%
Indian
7.1%
Scottish
6.8%
Filipino
3.0%
Chinese
2.8%
German
2.7%
Maltese
2.3%
Australian Aboriginal
1.5%

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
30.4%
Catholic
23.8%
Not stated
7.7%
Anglican
6.1%
Hinduism
5.8%
Islam
5.3%
Christian (other)
3.2%
Other religions
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
45.2% 17,993
Separated
3.6% 1,426
Divorced
8.4% 3,350
Widowed
5.3% 2,107
Never married
37.5% 14,900

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.1%
Couple: no children
21.9%
Couple: no children under 15
15.9%
One parent: children under 15
9.4%
One parent: no children under 15
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
24.1%
2 persons
30.2%
3 persons
18.1%
4 persons
16.4%
5 persons
7.0%
6+ persons
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Werribee

Housing Tenure

Of the 17,614 occupied private dwellings in Werribee at the 2021 Census, 33.3% were rented, 25.2% owned outright and 38.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 232 dwellings
Owned outright
25.2% 4,443 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
38.6% 6,802 dwellings
Rented
33.3% 5,860 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 275 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
86.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
11.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.1%
2 bedrooms
12.3%
3 bedrooms
51.0%
4 bedrooms
31.1%
5 bedrooms
3.8%
6+ bedrooms
0.6%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.3%
$300-$449/mo
2.1%
$450-$599/mo
1.7%
$600-$799/mo
3.5%
$800-$999/mo
5.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
9.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.5%
1 vehicle
38.5%
2 vehicles
37.8%
3 vehicles
11.3%
4+ vehicles
6.0%

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

Work, income and education in Werribee

Employment

Employed full-time
39.3% 14,058 people
Employed part-time
20.6% 7,380 people
Unemployed
4.7% 1,696 people
Not in labour force
35.4% 12,665 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
24.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.5%
Community & Personal Service
14.4%
Clerical & Administrative
13.4%
Managers
10.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.8%
Labourers
7.0%
Sales Workers
5.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
5.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
6.2%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.8%
$4,000+/wk
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.8%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
6.4%
$300-$399/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
9.0%
$800-$999/wk
11.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.3%
$3,500+/wk
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.2%
Did not go to work
15.0%
Car (passenger)
5.6%
Train
3.1%
Walked only
1.1%
Truck
0.7%
Bus
0.7%
Other
0.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%
Bicycle
0.3%
Tram/Light Rail
0.0%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
63.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.4%

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
34.7%
Bachelor Degree
27.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.3%
Postgraduate Degree
11.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.4%
Certificate I/II
2.4%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.3%
Engineering
16.6%
Society & Culture
13.4%
Health
10.3%
Education
8.4%
Information Technology
7.4%
Architecture & Building
7.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.1%
Creative Arts
3.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.9%
Secondary: Government
20.4%
Vocational Education
13.7%
Pre-school
11.7%
Primary: Catholic
9.2%
Secondary: Catholic
8.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.3%

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
87.0%
Has need for assistance
6.6%
Need for assistance not stated
6.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
4,677
Asthma
1,850
Diabetes
1,498
Arthritis
1,265
Heart disease
1,045
Lung condition
818
Cancer
499
Stroke
453
Kidney disease
422
Dementia
122

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.0% 4,819
Did not provide
87.0% 32,198

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
9.9% 3,695
Not a volunteer
90.1% 33,477

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 25
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 31
Previously served
2.0% 745
Never served
97.9% 36,541

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
34.8%
1 child
14.9%
2 children
28.5%
3 children
14.1%
4 children
5.8%
5+ children
2.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
122
1951: 1960
640
1961: 1970
1,116
1971: 1980
875
1981: 1990
1,126
1991: 2000
1,290
2001: 2010
4,333
2011: 2015
3,416
2016
1,005
2017
863
2018
864
2019
927
2020
283
2021
87

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

Population Mobility

15.9%
moved in the last year
48.8%
moved in the last 5 years
6.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
39,111
Moved from VIC
5,351
Moved: same area (SA2)
1,258
Moved from overseas
288
Moved from NSW
150
Moved from QLD
90
Moved from WA
42
Moved from TAS
34
Moved from SA
32
Moved from NT
17
Moved from ACT
10

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.6%
5: 14 hours
25.7%
15: 29 hours
11.1%
30+ hours
9.0%
Did not do domestic work
34.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.8%
Step family: no other children
7.2%
Blended family: no other children
3.6%
Intact family: other children present
0.9%
Other couple: children only
0.4%
Step family: other children present
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Werribee Crime Statistics

5,644 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
2,042
Justice Procedures
1,073
Assault
817
Break & Enter
485
Property Damage
452
Drug Offences
256
Weapons
200
Fraud
185
Public Order
95
Robbery
31
Traffic
6
Other
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

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

Werribee South
5.6 km away · income $857/wk · rent $350/wk
Wyndham Vale
6.4 km away · income $787/wk · rent $343/wk
Hoppers Crossing
6.5 km away · income $691/wk · rent $340/wk
Manor Lakes
7.2 km away · income $948/wk · rent $360/wk
Tarneit
8.1 km away · income $850/wk · rent $380/wk
Point Cook
9.8 km away · income $969/wk · rent $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Werribee

What is the population of Werribee VIC?

The population of Werribee VIC is 50,027 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,167 people per km². Werribee is ranked #9 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Werribee?

The median personal income in Werribee VIC is $760 per week, or $39,520 per year. The median household income is $1,645 per week. Family income is $1,944 per week. Werribee is ranked #4,318 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Werribee?

Median rent in Werribee VIC is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Rent represents 20.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Werribee ranks #3,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Werribee?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Werribee VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Werribee?

The median age in Werribee VIC is 35 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Werribee a good suburb to live in?

Werribee is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 50,027. The median income is $760/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.1% 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: 22750. All dollar figures in AUD.