Moving to Werribee (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Werribee in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Population: 50,027 (ABS Census 2021)
Werribee at a Glance
| Need | Werribee |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 17 |
| Schools | 34 |
| Parks | 114 |
| Medical | 15 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Your First Week in Werribee
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Werribee has 15 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Vale Health | — | — |
| Denture Clinic | — | — |
| Hoppers Lane General Practice | 242 Hoppers Lane, Werribee | +61 3 8731 6500 |
| Werribee Mercy Hospital | — | — |
| St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee | 240 Hoppers Lane, Werribee | +61 3 9218 8000 |
| Wyndham Private Medical Centre | 242 Hoppers Lane, Werribee | +61 3 9731 6646 |
Pharmacies: Pharmacy Select Hoppers Lane, Chemist Warehouse
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Werribee has 0 restaurants and 17 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Mr Ed Coffee & More — 250 Princes Highway
- Wolf on Watton — 90A Watton Street
- Chatterbox Cafe — 63 Watton Street, Werribee
- Morris + Heath — 24-48 Old Geelong Road
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Werribee.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Werribee has 114 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Geddes Crescent Park
- Karong Drive Park
- Lilac Court Park
- Brougham Avenue Park
- Regent Street Park
- Gordon Okeeffe Reserve
If You Have Kids
Werribee has 34 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Christway College | 418 Ballan Road |
| St Andrew’s Primary School | 110 Greaves Street North |
| Manor Lakes P-12 College | 2-50 Minindee Road |
| Wyndham Park Primary School | 55 Kookaburra Avenue |
| Werribee Secondary College | 45 Duncans Road |
Cost of Living in Werribee
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to Werribee?
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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