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Warneet VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Warneet, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Warneet VIC is 565 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Warneet is $828 per week ($43,056 per year). Median rent in Warneet is $336 per week ($1,456 per month). Warneet has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Warneet has a population density of 173.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Warneet is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Warneet is $1,720.

There were 24 recorded offences in Warneet in 2025-25, a rate of 42 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (9 offences).

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Warneet Population

residents (Census 2021)

Warneet Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$828/wk

$43,056 per year

#3126 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$336/wk

$1,456 per month

#3742 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,720/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Warneet Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.4% (302) Female 46.6% (264)

Population Density

173.2

people per km²

565 people · 3.3 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,037

Family income/wk

Warneet Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Warneet Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

34.6% 63 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

65.4% 119 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Warneet Country of Birth

Australia

93.6%

England

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Warneet Religion

No Religion

56.0%

Catholic

16.9%

Anglican

12.1%

Not stated

5.9%

Uniting Church

3.5%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Baptist

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Warneet Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Warneet Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Warneet Employment

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Employed full-time

41.4% 180 people

⏰

Employed part-time

24.1% 105 people

🔍

Unemployed

3.9% 17 people

🏠

Not in labour force

30.6% 133 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Warneet Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.9%

Bachelor Degree

17.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.5%

Certificate I/II

4.8%

Postgraduate Degree

3.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Warneet Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

28.6%

Professionals

16.7%

Managers

14.3%

Clerical & Administrative

12.5%

Community & Personal Service

8.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.5%

Labourers

6.5%

Sales Workers

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Warneet Field of Study

Engineering

18.2%

Management & Commerce

14.7%

Architecture & Building

13.5%

Education

11.2%

Society & Culture

10.6%

Agriculture & Environment

8.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.6%

Health

7.6%

Creative Arts

5.9%

Information Technology

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Warneet Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Warneet Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

1.9%

$300-$399/wk

5.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

5.7%

$800-$999/wk

11.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.9%

$4,000+/wk

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Warneet Marital Status

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Married

43.4% 205

↔️

Separated

3.6% 17

📋

Divorced

12.9% 61

🕊️

Widowed

2.8% 13

👤

Never married

37.3% 176

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Warneet Ancestry

English

35.3%

Australian

31.4%

Scottish

10.4%

Irish

8.8%

Other

3.2%

Italian

2.6%

German

2.3%

Dutch

1.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.2%

Chinese

1.0%

Hungarian

0.9%

Greek

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Warneet School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.4%

Secondary — Government

28.1%

Pre-school

18.8%

Vocational Education

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Warneet Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.4% 58

✅

No need for assistance

94.6% 1,017

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Warneet Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

8.6% 39

—

Not a volunteer

91.4% 413

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Warneet Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.7%

$450-$599/mo

4.4%

$600-$799/mo

3.5%

$800-$999/mo

3.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Warneet How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.0%

Did not go to work

12.5%

Car (passenger)

4.3%

Other

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Warneet Car Ownership

1 vehicle

24.2%

2 vehicles

42.6%

3 vehicles

20.2%

4+ vehicles

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Warneet Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.3%

2 bedrooms

26.8%

3 bedrooms

49.5%

4 bedrooms

18.2%

5 bedrooms

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Warneet Population Mobility

13.5%

moved in the last year

37.5%

moved in the last 5 years

4.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Warneet Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,066

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Warneet Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Stroke

Kidney disease

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Warneet Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.8%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

13.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

$3,500+/wk

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Warneet Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.1%

Couple — no children

33.3%

Couple — no children under 15

17.6%

One parent — no children under 15

5.5%

One parent — children under 15

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Warneet Military Service

🏅

Previously served

1.8% 8

👤

Never served

98.2% 446

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Warneet Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.0% 59

—

Did not provide

87.0% 394

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Warneet Children Ever Born

No children

32.5%

1 child

11.3%

2 children

34.5%

3 children

18.7%

4 children

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Warneet When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Warneet Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.6%

5–14 hours

27.5%

15–29 hours

13.2%

30+ hours

8.8%

Did not do domestic work

28.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Warneet Household Size

1 person

25.9%

2 persons

37.5%

3 persons

13.4%

4 persons

15.3%

5 persons

4.2%

6+ persons

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Warneet Where Residents Moved From

Same address

467

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Warneet Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

71.2%

Step family — no other children

22.7%

Blended family — no other children

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Warneet Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 24 total

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Justice Procedures

Break & Enter

Fraud

Drug Offences

Traffic

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Warneet Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,544/wk

Median Rent $336/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Warneet

Your weekly income

≈ $6,691/month

Median rent $336/wk

Left after rent $1,208/wk

Rent share 21.8%

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Warneet vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Yanakie

Pop: 283 Income: $708/wk Rent: $220/wk

Buffalo

Pop: 284 Income: $783/wk Rent: $260/wk

Lexton

Pop: 284 Income: $483/wk Rent: $200/wk

Yambuk

Pop: 284 Income: $668/wk Rent: $255/wk

Buffalo River

Pop: 285 Income: $741/wk Rent: $130/wk

Colbinabbin

Pop: 285 Income: $731/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Warneet

What is the population of Warneet VIC?

The population of Warneet VIC is 565 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 173.2 people per km².Warneet is ranked #4,844 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Warneet?

The median personal income in Warneet VIC is $828 per week, or $43,056 per year.The median household income is $1,544 per week.Family income is $2,037 per week.Warneet is ranked #3,126 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Warneet?

Median rent in Warneet VIC is $336 per week ($1,456 per month).Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Warneet ranks #3,742 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Warneet?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Warneet VIC is $1,720. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Warneet?

The median age in Warneet VIC is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Warneet a good suburb to live in?

Warneet is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 565.The median income is $828/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22695. All dollar figures in AUD.