Overall score
Dennington
53.2/100
Warrnambool
47.5/100
Dennington vs Warrnambool, VIC Suburb Comparison
Dennington for families and value; Warrnambool for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DenningtonWarrnambool
Crime rate
Dennington
23.6 / 1k
Warrnambool
105.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dennington
25
Warrnambool
139
Population
Dennington
1,994
Warrnambool
31,308
Metric leadDennington 4Warrnambool 72 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesDennington
- Best for investmentWarrnambool
- Best for best valueDennington
- Best for best schoolsWarrnambool
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Dennington | Warrnambool |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.2/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.2/100 | 66.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.6 / 1k | 105.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 25 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 170 |
| Walkability | 40.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 139 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 545 |
| Green cover | 14.6% | 5.0% |
| Population | 1,994 | 31,308 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Dennington is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Warrnambool is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Dennington tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, while Warrnambool stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access. On housing, Dennington sits in a approachable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Warrnambool.
Retirees and families may find Dennington the better fit, while investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Warrnambool.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.