Warracknabeal (Vic.)

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According to investigations of ABS population statistics for the broader region, combined with address validations performed by Districts following the Census, the suburb of Warracknabeal has a population calculated to be approximately 2,241 as of May 2026. Relative to the 2,359 residents documented in the 2021 Census, this represents a reduction of 118 people (5.0%). This shift is deduced from a resident population of 2,239, which Districts calculated using the most recent ABS ERP numbers from June 2025 alongside subsequent address confirmations. The resulting population density stands at 7.7 persons per square kilometer, which indicates residents have plenty of space. Recent population increases in the locality were almost entirely fueled by overseas migration, which served as the primary source of demographic gains.

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The suburb of Warracknabeal has a balanced labor force split between white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a strong presence in key service sectors and an unemployment rate of only 2.5%, based on Districts calculations of local statistical data. In March 2026, 1,050 local residents were employed, and the unemployment rate sat 1.2% below the Regional Vic. rate of 3.7%, though workforce participation was notably lower at 55.7% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic.. Census data indicates a minor 7.4% of the population worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

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The suburb of Warracknabeal recorded a median taxpayer income of $48,107 and an average of $65,689 according to the latest postcode ATO statistics compiled by Districts for financial year 2023. These figures sit slightly below the national averages, and compare to a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728 in Regional Vic.. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, contemporary values are estimated at approximately $52,735 for the median and $72,008 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Warracknabeal rank between the 6th and 17th percentiles nationally. Income distribution details show the largest cohort consists of 30.4% of residents (681 people) within the $400 - range, contrasting with the metropolitan region where the - bracket is largest at . Although housing costs are low, leaving residents with of their income, total disposable income sits in the th percentile nationwide.

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Residential architecture in the suburb of Warracknabeal at the time of the latest Census consisted of 94.2% detached houses and 5.8% other dwelling types (such as townhouses, flats, or alternative housing), compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other options in Regional Vic.. The rate of outright home ownership in the suburb of Warracknabeal stood at 52.4%, which was much higher than the regional average, while the remaining properties were either under mortgage (26.4%) or rented (21.3%). The median monthly home loan repayment was much lower than the Regional Vic. average at $737, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $180, compared to $1,430 and $285 respectively in Regional Vic.. On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Warracknabeal are far lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 57.8%, consisting of 17.1% couples with children, 29.4% couples without children, and 10.1% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 42.2% of homes, with lone person households representing 40.1% and group households making up 2.2%. The median household size of 2.0 individuals is lower than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

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The locality presents educational disparities, with university graduation rates (13.6%) falling far below the VIC average of 33.4%. This represents both a hurdle and a chance to introduce targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 9.9%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.2% and postgraduate degrees at 1.5%. Vocational and technical abilities are widely held, with 40.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade qualification, comprising advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (30.9%).

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Public transit statistics show there are 2 transit stops operating in the suburb of Warracknabeal. These stops are served by 2 separate routes, which together offer 17 passenger trips each week. Transit access is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 656 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the area's residential nature, most employed residents travel elsewhere for work, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 86%, and 11% of commuters walking. The average number of motor vehicles per household is 1.4. A relatively low 7.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Health statistics show substantial difficulties for the suburb of Warracknabeal, according to Districts analyses of mortality and chronic illness rates, with notable rates of common medical conditions across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage slightly ahead of the average SA2 region at roughly 53% of the population (~1,183 people). This compares to 50.5% across Regional Vic..

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The suburb of Warracknabeal has lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens representing 88.5% of the population, 92.8% of residents born in Australia, and 97.4% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 56.2% of the local population, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic..

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With a median age of 50, the suburb of Warracknabeal is significantly older than the Regional Vic. median of 43 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 17.2% compared to Regional Vic., while the 5 - 14 demographic is less common at 9.2%. This concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 sits far above the national level of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 15.1% to 17.2%, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 9.2% to 11.0%. Meanwhile, the 45 to bracket declined from to and the to group fell from to . Age structure modeling indicates that the demographic profile of the suburb of Warracknabeal will shift significantly by . The + cohort is expected to grow, changing by - people (-) from to . Conversely, declines are projected for both the + and to age groups.

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Warracknabeal currently has an estimated 123 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 66 children aged 0-2 and 43 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 2% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 28% by 2041 (to approximately 89 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 170. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.