Werribee Property Growth
VIC · 3030 · Western Melbourne
A major regional centre in Melbourne's outer west, known for Werribee Open Range Zoo, Werribee Park, and substantial established and newer housing.
Overview
Location: City of Wyndham
A major regional centre in Melbourne's outer west, known for Werribee Open Range Zoo, Werribee Park, and substantial established and newer housing.
Market Snapshot
Median House Price
$616k
Median Unit Price
$437k
Avg Days on Market
22 days
Demographics
Estimated Population
40,348
Owner Occupier Rate
68.0%
Renter Rate
32.0%
Transport & Connectivity
Werribee is served by its own train line and sits within a major bus interchange network for Melbourne's outer west.
Major Roads
- Princes Freeway (M1)
- Princes Highway (Watton Street/Synnot Street)
- Derrimut Road
Train Lines
- Werribee Station (Werribee line terminus, approx. 40-45 minutes to the CBD); Hoppers Crossing station nearby
Verify current timetables and traffic conditions before relying on any commute estimate.
Education
Werribee includes one of Victoria's selective-entry government secondary schools.
Secondary Schools
- Suzanne Cory High School (selective entry)
Universities
- Victoria University (Werribee campus)
- University of Melbourne (Veterinary School, Werribee campus)
Childcare
A range of long day care, kindergarten and outside school hours care providers operate across Werribee. Always verify availability and waitlists directly with providers.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Watton Street is Werribee's main shopping and dining strip, with Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre nearby. Werribee Park and Mansion, the Werribee Open Range Zoo, and Shadowfax Winery are the suburb's best-known tourism attractions.
Employment
Werribee is the administrative and commercial centre of the City of Wyndham, with a growing health and education sector.
Major Employment Hubs
- Werribee Mercy Hospital
- Victoria University
- Wyndham City Council
Commercial Centres
- Watton Street
- Pacific Werribee
Infrastructure
Level crossing removals on the Werribee line are being fast-tracked to make the line completely level-crossing free, supporting more services for the growth corridor. No further projects beyond those noted above are currently confirmed for Werribee. Check Infrastructure Australia's project pipeline, State Government announcements or City of Wyndham's website for the latest updates.
Growth Drivers
- Level crossing removal fast-tracking — Removals on the Werribee line are being fast-tracked to make it completely level-crossing free, supporting more services for the growth corridor.
- Selective-entry school and university presence — Suzanne Cory High School, Victoria University's Werribee campus and the University of Melbourne's Veterinary School underpin strong education-sector demand.
- Regional health and civic employment — Werribee Mercy Hospital and Wyndham City Council anchor the suburb's role as the administrative and commercial centre of the City of Wyndham.
- Tourism attractions — Werribee Park and Mansion, the Werribee Open Range Zoo, and Shadowfax Winery sustain a visitor economy alongside residential growth.
Key Risks
- As the growth corridor's main service centre, Werribee's Watton Street precinct and surrounding roads can carry heavier traffic than smaller residential suburbs nearby.
- The 40-45 minute train journey to the CBD is longer than closer western suburbs, a consideration for CBD commuters.
- Like all property markets, Werribee is sensitive to broader interest-rate and lending-condition movements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Werribee's growth drivers include fast-tracked level crossing removals, a selective-entry secondary school and university presence, and its role as the administrative centre of the City of Wyndham, but every investor's circumstances and goals differ. This is general information, not personalised financial advice — consider speaking with a licensed financial adviser before making investment decisions.
Refer to the Market Snapshot section on this page for current median price data sourced from our live database.
Werribee includes Suzanne Cory High School, one of Victoria's selective-entry government secondary schools, alongside Victoria University's Werribee campus and the University of Melbourne's Veterinary School.
Werribee Station is the terminus of the Werribee line, approximately 40-45 minutes to the CBD, with Hoppers Crossing station nearby. Verify current timetables and traffic conditions before relying on any commute estimate.
Watton Street is Werribee's main shopping and dining strip, with Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre nearby, while Werribee Park and Mansion, the Werribee Open Range Zoo and Shadowfax Winery are the suburb's best-known tourism attractions.
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Calculate Future ValueSources
- ABSAustralian Bureau of Statistics — Census QuickStats— https://www.abs.gov.au/census
- Local CouncilCity of Wyndham— https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
- Department of Transport VictoriaDepartment of Transport and Planning Victoria— https://www.transport.vic.gov.au
- Victorian Planning AuthorityVictorian Planning Authority— https://vpa.vic.gov.au
- Infrastructure AustraliaProject Pipeline— https://www.infrastructureaustralia.gov.au
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