VIC · Wyndham Council
Werribee South, VIC, 3030
Current weather
13.5°CRain showers
81% humidity · 32.4 km/h wind · 16.2° / 11.8° today · 3.7 mm rain
Desirability index
5.8/100
How this score is calculated#458 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Werribee South is a smaller suburban community in the Wyndham area, home to around 2,392 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 225 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+10%), roughly 94.1 offences per 1,000 residents, 14 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 6 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.
Population
- Population
- 2,392
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,601
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 122 of 1,069
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,127
- Employment rate
- 57.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 94 / 41 / 166
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)
- 225
- Against the person
- 32
- Against property
- 147
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 94.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 75 residents
- State safety percentile
- 74.1th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +9.8%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage16
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft35
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle34
- B49 Other Theft34
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order21
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Public transport
14 public transport stops in this suburb
- Cayleys Rd/Diggers Rd
- Diggers Rd/K Rd
- Rivercoast Rd/Beach Rd
- Werribee Park Mansion/Main Dr
- Werribee Zoo Bus Loop/Main Dr
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
6 active roadworks / incidents
- Council Works activities occurring between 16/06/2026 and 30/09/2026 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 both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.AVIATION ROAD, DUNCANS ROAD15 Jun 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- Event from 04:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 6 to 10 min.DUNCANS ROAD, K ROAD13 Dec 2025 – 31 Dec 2026
- Movement and Safety activities occurring between 22/06/2026 and 28/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 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 OUT-SNEYDES RAMP OF, SNEYDES ROAD21 Jun 2026 – 27 Aug 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 20/06/2026 and 18/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES FREEWAY, PRINCES OUT-DUNCANS RAMP OF19 Jun 2026 – 17 Oct 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 20/06/2026 and 18/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES FREEWAY, PRINCES OUT-DUNCANS RAMP OF19 Jun 2026 – 17 Oct 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 20/06/2026 and 18/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES OUT-DUNCANS RAMP OF, PRINCES FREEWAY19 Jun 2026 – 17 Oct 2026
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).
41 planning-related records
2021· 17 proposals
August 2021
- Buildings and works associated with a store ancillary to existing agriculture and within 5 metres from a boundary and 100 metres from a dwelling not in the same ownership485 DIGGERS ROAD WERRIBEE SOUTH 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with the construction of a store ancillary to existing agriculture within 100m of a waterway825 AVIATION ROAD WERRIBEE SOUTH 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Building and works associated with the construction of a shed.610 DUNCANS ROAD WERRIBEE SOUTH 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of a dwelling (replacement dwelling)105 ROBBS ROAD WERRIBEE SOUTH 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with an existing boat shed83 CAMPBELLS COVE ROAD WERRIBEE SOUTH 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Use of land to sell or consume liquor (On Premises Liquor License)5/320 K ROAD WERRIBEE SOUTH 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two Lot Subdivision150 CUNNINGHAMS ROAD WERRIBEE SOUTH 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two (2) Lot Subdivision650 DIGGERS ROAD WERRIBEE SOUTH 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with alterations and repairs to an existing boatshed159 CAMPBELLS COVE ROAD WERRIBEE SOUTH 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Demolition of a fence and buildings and works associated with the construction of a garage.51 Cunninghams RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land for a dwelling & associated outbuildings and Buildings & Works for an extension to the existing dwelling.10 EDWARDS LANE WERRIBEE SOUTH 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Re-subdivision of Land (4 Lots)140 O'Connors RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of one dwelling within 20m from a road and 100m from a dwelling not in the same ownership120 Cunninghams RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Boat Shed - Alterations to a building structure or dwelling - Changing roof line to a pitched roof. Adding a verandah but reducing size of building to stay within current boundary133 CAMPBELLS COVE ROAD WERRIBEE SOUTH 3030In progress
- Buildings and works associated with the construction of a Shed in the Green Wedge Zone.25 HOPPERS LANE WERRIBEE SOUTH 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Continuation of the Use of the Land for a Dwelling and Construction of a Replacement Dwelling880 Duncans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Use and Development of a Dwelling178 Crawfords RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 24 proposals
December 2020
- Reconstruction of two existing boat sheds10 CAMPBELLS COVE ROAD WERRIBEE SOUTH 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Building and works associated with the Extension of an Agricultural Building in association with the existing use.96 Cuttriss RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of Land21 Beach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of Land and Creation of Easement29 Beach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Alterations to an Existing Dwelling including Extension of an Outbuilding60 Rifle Range RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- Development and Use of a Dwelling on a lot in the Green Wedge Zone933 Aviation RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Secondary Consent - Construction of a Colourbond Shed605 Duncans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- House lot excision, construction of a replacement dwelling, re-subdivision (boundary re-alignment) and creation of new access points adjacent to a Road Zone 1745 DUNCANS ROAD WERRIBEE SOUTH 3030In progress
- Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of a Verandah to an Existing Dwelling.183 K RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Steel garage for private vehicle storage605 Duncans RoadWithdrawn
- Construction of a Colourbond Shed605 Duncans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a shed used in conjunction with a Section 1 use (agriculture)40 Robbs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension to an Existing Shed51 Cayleys RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land for the sale of packaged liquor10A/50 Quay BoulevardNOD issued by a delegate
August 2020
- Alteration of Access to a Road in a Road Zone Category 1753 Duncans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Re-Subdivision of Land, Removal of Easement and Creation of Easement60 FARRANTS ROAD WERRIBEE SOUTH 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with the construction of a shed used in conjunction with an existing dwelling.595 Diggers RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Construction of a shed used in conjunction with a Section 1 use (agriculture)949 Aviation RoadWithdrawn
May 2020
- Re-subdivision of Land (4 Lots)140 O'Connors RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a shed used in conjunction with a Section 1 use (agriculture)395 Duncans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a shed used in conjunction with a Section 1 use (agriculture)181 Crawfords RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
- Construction of a boat storage shed39A Beach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Liquor License (Packaged Liquor)10/50 Quay BoulevardNo permit required
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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Diggers Road/K RoadBus stop
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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Marina SquarePark
- Werribee ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- WERRIBEE PARKNH1613
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Yurran P–9 College 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)
- 28
- Parks (OSM)
- 14
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
- 5.8/100
- Cohort rank
- #458 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Yurran P–9 College Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
- WERRIBEE PARKheritageNH1613
- Marina Squaregovernmentpark
- Werribee Parkgovernmentpark
- Alteration of Access to a Road in a Road Zone Category 1planning753 Duncans RoadLodged 17 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations to an Existing Dwelling including Extension of an Outbuildingplanning60 Rifle Range RoadLodged 20 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Boat Shed - Alterations to a building structure or dwelling - Changing roof line to a pitched roof. Adding a verandah but reducing size of building to stay within current boundaryplanning133 CAMPBELLS COVE ROAD WERRIBEE SOUTH 3030Lodged 14 Apr 2021 · In progress
- Building and works associated with the Extension of an Agricultural Building in association with the existing use.planning96 Cuttriss RoadLodged 16 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Building and works associated with the construction of a shed.planning610 DUNCANS ROAD WERRIBEE SOUTH 3030Lodged 17 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of a Verandah to an Existing Dwelling.planning183 K RoadLodged 02 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
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