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Warragul, VIC, 3820

Current weather

13.9°CLight drizzle

68% humidity · 17.9 km/h wind · 16.6° / 8.7° today · 6.9 mm rain

Desirability index

89.5/100

#51 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Warragul is a mid-sized suburb in the Baw Baw area, home to around 19,856 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,583 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-3%), roughly 130.1 offences per 1,000 residents, 8 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 15 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
19,856
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,563
Dwelling vacancy
6.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
496 of 7,986
Median monthly mortgage
$1,625
Employment rate
56.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
550 / 389 / 318

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
2,583
Against the person
459
Against property
1,320
Rate per 1,000 residents
130.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 43 residents
State safety percentile
82.9th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-2.7%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage210
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle230
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store161
  • C32 Drug Possession163
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order303

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
8
Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
1,002.5
  • ECG Secondary CollegeSpecial
  • Marist-Sion CollegeSecondary
  • St Angela of the Cross Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary
  • Warragul & District Specialist SchoolSpecial
  • Warragul North Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Warragul Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Warragul Regional CollegeSecondary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

99 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Service Station/Brandy Creek Rd
  • Smith St/Barkly St
  • Warragul Railway Station
  • Warragul Station
  • Warragul Station/Queen St

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

15 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 12/11/2024 and 30/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.PRINCES FREEWAY, KING STREET11 Nov 2024 – 29 Apr 2027
  • Structures activities occurring between 26/05/2026 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.LARDNERS TRACK, PRINCES HIGHWAY25 May 2026 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Structures activities occurring between 26/05/2026 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.LARDNERS TRACK, PRINCES WAY25 May 2026 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Structures activities occurring between 26/05/2026 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES HIGHWAY, LARDNERS TRACK25 May 2026 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Structures activities occurring between 26/05/2026 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES HIGHWAY, LARDNERS TRACK25 May 2026 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Structures activities occurring between 26/05/2026 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES WAY, LARDNERS TRACK25 May 2026 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Structures activities occurring between 26/05/2026 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 PM to 7:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.LANDSBOROUGH STREET, KORUMBURRA-WARRAGUL-PRINCES IN RAMP ON25 May 2026 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Structures activities occurring between 26/05/2026 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 PM to 7:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.KORUMBURRA-WARRAGUL-PRINCES IN RAMP ON, LANDSBOROUGH STREET25 May 2026 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Structures activities occurring between 26/05/2026 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 PM to 7:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.KING STREET, WILLS STREET25 May 2026 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Structures activities occurring between 26/05/2026 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 PM to 7:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.LANDSBOROUGH STREET, KORUMBURRA-WARRAGUL ROAD25 May 2026 – 29 Jun 2027

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

188 planning-related records

2021· 83 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Advertising signage
    39 SMITH STREET WARRAGUL 3820Withdrawn
  • Display of business identification signs and direction signs
    138 NORMANBY STREET WARRAGUL 3820Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amending the plans endorsed under the permit (PLA0222/18) by increasing the area that liquor is allowed to be consumed and supplied under a licence of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998.
    1 CIVIC PLACE WARRAGUL 3820Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct 6 dwellings, to subdivide the land into 6 lots and to alter access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1
    70-72 BRANDY CREEK ROAD WARRAGUL 3820Withdrawn
  • Staged 8 lot subdivision including Common Property
    120 VICTORIA STREET WARRAGUL 3820In progress
  • To use the land to sell and consume liquor in association with the use of a Hotel.
    77 QUEEN STREET WARRAGUL 3820Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land to sell and consume liquor in association with the use of a restaurant.
    2/59 VICTORIA STREET WARRAGUL 3820Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for a land sales office and development of associated car parking.
    20 MURDIE ROAD WARRAGUL 3820Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • STAGED MULTI LOT SUBDIVISION & REMOVAL OF NATIVE VEGETATION.
    295 WARRAGUL-LARDNER ROAD WARRAGUL 3820Lapsed
  • Subdivision of an existing building into four lots.
    1/75 BRANDY CREEK ROAD WARRAGUL 3820Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Re-subdivide the land into 2 lots
    228 COPELANDS ROAD WARRAGUL 3820Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To resubdivide land adjacent to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1 into four (4) lots and to create an easement
    14-40 WILLS STREET WARRAGUL 3820Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide land into 2 lots
    6 NEILSON COURT WARRAGUL 3820Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amend the endorsed plans for the relocation of 5 glamping units
    6 FARRINGTON CLOSE WARRAGUL 3820Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • 2 lot subdivision.
    59 CLIFFORD STREET WARRAGUL 3820Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amend endorsed plans by changing layout, access and building design Amend the preamble to remove reference to access to a Road Zone Category One Amend condition to increase centre capacity from 120 to 132 children
    122 BRANDY CREEK ROAD WARRAGUL 3820Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Amend PLA0358/18 Development of a Dwelling and to construct a crossover in a Heritage Overlay
    44 CLIFFORD STREET WARRAGUL 3820Withdrawn
  • Amendment to PLA0163/16 Use of land for a Swimming Pool, reduce the required number of car parking spaces and to provide car parking at 19 Phoenix Street, Warragul
    15 PHOENIX STREET WARRAGUL 3820Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct 2 dwellings
    20 JAMIESON STREET WARRAGUL 3820Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of two (2) dwellings
    49 NORTH ROAD WARRAGUL 3820Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To subdivide land into two (2) lots
    14 TARAGO COURT WARRAGUL 3820In progress
  • To subdivide land into 2 lots.
    6 HENRIETTA STREET WARRAGUL 3820Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct a building and carry out works associated with an existing secondary school.
    165 BURKE STREET WARRAGUL 3820Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Development of Two Dwellings
    11 RANGEVIEW STREET WARRAGUL 3820Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding.
    114 Roberts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of position of PA door of shed *referred to AMV*
    114 ROBERTS ROAD WARRAGUL 3820Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct a carport associated with an existing materials recycling facility
    7 CADBY COURT WARRAGUL 3820Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amend endorsed plans and condition 2
    41 SUTTON STREET WARRAGUL 3820Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • SUBDIVISION OF THE LAND INTO 3 ALLOTMENTS
    BONA VISTA ROAD WARRAGUL 3820Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a warehouse
    2B Olympic StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To Demolish a building in a Heritage Overlay
    17 Anderson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to construct a deck
    117 Victoria StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct 3 dwellings
    54 BRANDY CREEK ROAD WARRAGUL 3820NOD issued by a delegate

  • May 2021

  • To subdivide land into three (3) lots and to alter and create access to a road in a Transport 2 Zone.
    156-158 QUEEN STREET WARRAGUL 3820Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Native vegetation removal associated with a footpath and alter access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    ROADS AND RESERVES (VARIOUS) BAW BAW SHIRE 3820Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the land into 2 lots
    51 LILLEYS ROAD WARRAGUL 3820NOD issued by a delegate
  • MULTI LOT SUBDIVISION ADJACENT TO A ROAD IN A TRANSPORT ZONE 2 AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    51 TARWIN STREET WARRAGUL 3820NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a warehouse, reduce the required number of car parking spaces and alter access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1.
    1/177 QUEEN STREET WARRAGUL 3820Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to existing dwelling
    20 DAVINE STREET WARRAGUL 3820Withdrawn

  • April 2021

  • To remove Condition 9 and replace with other conditions.
    6 Neilson CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 105 proposals

105 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

285 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • Premix KingAlcohol

    13 Palmerston Street, Warragul

  • NABATM
  • WestpacATM
  • Aperloos Family BakeryBakery
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Sinnetts Warragul Hot BakeBakery
  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • NABBank
  • WestpacBank

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

31 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Baxter ReservePark
  • Boronia ParkPark
  • Brooker ParkPark
  • Burke Street ParkPark
  • Civic ParkPark
  • Cunningham Court ReservePark
  • Ellen Close Linear ReservePark
  • F.T. Davey ReservePark
  • Hamilton ParkPark
  • Harmony ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
30
Emergency department
On site
  • Audikaaudiologist
  • Bellfieldspeech_therapist
  • Central Clinicdoctor
  • ClinicalLabs Pathologysample_collection
  • Dorevitch Pathologysample_collection
  • Gippsland Physiotherapyphysiotherapist
  • Gippsland Physiotherapy Group WarragulBarkly Streetphysiotherapist
  • Gladstone Street Medical CenterGladstone Streetdoctor
  • Latrobe Community Health Servicecentre
  • Melbourne Pathology Collection CenterVictoria Streetsample_collection

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • WARRAGUL DRILL HALLNH0600
  • WARRAGUL RAILWAY STATIONNH1598

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Crechechildcare
  • Goodstart Sutton Stchildcare
  • Little Saints Early Learning CenterSutton Streetchildcare
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
69
Parks (OSM)
56

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
89.5/100
Cohort rank
#51 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Crechechildcarechildcare
  • Goodstart Sutton Stchildcarechildcare
  • Little Saints Early Learning CenterchildcareSutton Streetchildcare
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • WARRAGUL DRILL HALLheritageNH0600
  • WARRAGUL RAILWAY STATIONheritageNH1598
  • Audikahealthaudiologist
  • Bellfieldhealthspeech_therapist
  • Central Clinichealthdoctor
  • ClinicalLabs Pathologyhealthsample_collection

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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