Moving to Werribee South VIC 3030
What the official numbers say about living in Werribee South — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Budget around $862,500 for a median house or $445,000 for a unit (based on 2024 sales). Sale prices moved up about 47% between 2014 and 2024.
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $1,601 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Werribee South grew 48% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,618 → 2,392 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Italy, Greece; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Greek, Macedonian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Werribee South scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (67% of workers), while 25% work from home.
Nearest train station: Werribee, 7.3 km north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Premium Safari Experiences, 5 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Avalon Airport, 21.8 km south-west.
The Melbourne CBD is roughly 28 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 3 parks · 4 beaches — see them all on the Werribee South profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: MacKillop College Werribee St Mary's Campus 600 m · Warringa Park School Cayleys Road Campus 1.5 km
Groceries: Wyndham Harbour Mini Mart 1.1 km
Parks and reserves: Marina Park 1.1 km · Marina Square 1.2 km · J D Bellin Reserve 2.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Werribee South, most often seen first: Chestnut Teal · Pacific Black Duck · Little Raven · Eurasian Coot · Superb Fairy-wren · Grey Teal.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Werribee South, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werribee South here | 2,392 | $862,500 | 6/10 | 5% |
| Point Cook | 66,781 | $780,000 | 9/10 | 3% |
| Werribee | 50,027 | $615,000 | 3/10 | 9% |
| Hoppers Crossing | 37,216 | $620,000 | 3/10 | 7% |
| Seabrook | 4,952 | $764,500 | 7/10 | 3% |
| Williams Landing | 9,448 | $797,500 | 10/10 | 1% |
| Altona Meadows | 18,479 | $717,000 | 4/10 | 3% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Wyndham — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Lalor — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 3030 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Werribee South profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
A house in Werribee South has a median sale price of $862,500 (2024 sales), and a unit $445,000. Renters pay a median $350 a week.
The population grew 48% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,618 people to 2,392. It sits about 28 km from the Melbourne CBD in a straight line, and Werribee station is roughly 7.3 km away. Local government is Wyndham council, and the federal seat is Lalor.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Werribee South vs Seabrook · Werribee South vs Williams Landing.
Nearby guides: Point Cook · Werribee · Hoppers Crossing · Seabrook · Williams Landing · Altona Meadows.
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