Werribee South, VIC 3030 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Werribee South is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3030, home to 2,392 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Wyndham local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 31 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$350 /wk
Population2,392
Median age45
Area36.9 km²
To CBD31 km
LGAWyndham

Demographics

Population
2,392
Median age
45 years
Median household income
$1,601 /week
Median personal income
$857 /week
Median family income
$2,160 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Wyndham
Statistical region (SA4)
Melbourne - West
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Lalor
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$350 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,127
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • MacKillop Catholic Regional College Secondary · Catholic
  • Corpus Christi School Primary · Catholic
  • Werribee Secondary College Secondary · Government
  • Featherbrook P-9 College Other · Government
  • Werribee Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Diggers Rd/K Rd bus · 982 m
  • Cayleys Rd/Diggers Rd bus · 1495 m
  • O'Connors Rd/Whites Rd bus · 1500 m

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (25.8°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (13.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 533 mm
  • Reference station: Laverton RAAF, 12.1 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 54.1% of the 1,487 resolvable premises in Werribee South. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 54.1%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 16.6%
  • Fixed Wireless: 29.3%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 8,830 across postcode 3030 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 5,248 property offences, 1,369 violent offences, 430 drug offences.
  • Wider Wyndham LGA: 7,001 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Werribee South?

Werribee South (VIC 3030) had 2,392 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Wyndham local government area.

What is the median rent in Werribee South?

The median advertised rent in Werribee South is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Werribee South?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Werribee South covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: MacKillop Catholic Regional College (4.4 km), Corpus Christi School (4.5 km), Werribee Secondary College (4.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Werribee South?

Werribee South is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (54.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Werribee South?

Across postcode 3030, 8,830 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (5,248), violent (1,369), drug offences (430). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Werribee South?

In Werribee South, mean daily temperatures range from 9.5°C to 19.8°C and annual rainfall is 533 mm measured at the Laverton RAAF weather station (12.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Werribee South?

5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Werribee South centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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