Question 1

Is Dennington a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Dennington sits on the outer edge of Warrnambool in south-west Victoria, surrounded by green pastures and dairy country. Housing ranges from small rural blocks and older cottages to single- and double-storey family homes, with room for gardens, sheds and occasional livestock. Days tend to be calm and tied to the land, and the suburb suits people after more space than the city while still keeping relatively easy access to Warrnambool's shops, schools and coastal attractions via straightforward road links.

About 1,994 people live in Dennington, with a median age of 34 and a community weighted towards families — couple families with children are the largest group at 46.1% and, together with couple families without children, account for around 78.6% of families. Most homes are owner-occupied, roughly four in five households. Planning for the area identifies a North Dennington growth area and a Dennington neighbourhood activity centre, with proposals for a community hub, Merri River shared paths, upgraded open space and improved road connections.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Dennington?

Accepted Answer

A typical house rent in Dennington is about $630 a week. Against the median total household income recorded at the most recent Census of $1,727 a week, that rent would take about 36.5% of a typical local household's weekly income.

On these figures, renting a house would take a sizeable share of a typical local household's income at the last Census. Whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Dennington a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

If you’re weighing Dennington as an investment, the past 12 months show house prices rising faster than the rent they earn. House values increased 9.1% over the year, a solid rise, while house rents climbed 5.0% over the same period, a decent increase. In other words, capital growth outpaced rental income for houses in Dennington during the year.

Which of those movements matters most depends on your goals — whether you’re focused on capital growth or on rental income — and your own circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	9.1%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	8	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	22	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$630	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	5.0%	N/A

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