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Warrion

VIC 3249 • Victoria

204
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
35.83 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralVillage FeelAgriculturalPeaceful
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About Warrion

Warrion is a small village in south-west Victoria within the Colac Otway Shire, situated approximately 19 kilometres north of Colac and 161 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. The village sits at the foot of Warrion Hill, nestled among the rolling volcanic plains and productive dairy country of the Western District. With a population of around 200, Warrion is a tight-knit rural community characteristic of the region's long farming heritage.

Village life in Warrion centres on a handful of community institutions including the Ti Tree Hotel, a local church, a volunteer fire brigade station, and the Warrion Community Hall — gathering points that reflect the strong social bonds of small rural Victoria. The surrounding landscape is typical of the Western District, with open volcanic plains, scattered red gums, and productive pastoral land. The town of Colac to the south provides the nearest supermarkets, schools, and health services, while Geelong is about 86 kilometres to the east.

Warrion falls under postcode 3249 and is governed by the Colac Otway Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Polwarth (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3249
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Colac Otway
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Polwarth (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.39°, 143.56°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
35.83 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3249

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3249 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$49,010
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$64,254

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3249; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Colac Railway Station
19 km
N/A (car required)

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus service to Warrion — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
161 km
By Train
V/Line from Colac (~19 km away) to Melbourne Southern Cross; approx 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Peak)
Approx 1 hr 50 min–2 hr 10 min via Princes Hwy (A1)
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 1 hr 45 min–1 hr 55 min

🛣️ Car required to reach Colac for rail access; Geelong (86 km east) is the nearest larger centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Warrion's only local facility is the Ti Tree Hotel; all other errands require a drive to Colac

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
204
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Colac Otway Local Government Area, which contains Warrion. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
250.7 / 100k
2yr Up 11.7% 10yr Down 43.6%
Motor vehicle theft
89.5 / 100k
2yr Up 81.3% 10yr Down 23.5%
Non-FV assault
259.6 / 100k
2yr Down 18.6% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Down 100.0%
Steal from vehicle
308.9 / 100k
2yr Up 67.8% 10yr Up 11.8%
View all offence subgroups for Colac Otway →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Warrion known for? +

Warrion is known as a quiet village at the foot of Warrion Hill in the Western District of Victoria, featuring the locally beloved Ti Tree Hotel and a strong community spirit centred on its hall and volunteer fire brigade. The surrounding volcanic plains are emblematic of south-west Victoria's pastoral landscape.

How far is Warrion from Melbourne? +

Warrion is approximately 161 kilometres south-west of Melbourne CBD. The drive takes around 1 hour and 50 minutes via the Princes Highway (A1).

Does Warrion have public transport? +

Warrion has no public bus services. The nearest V/Line train station is at Colac, approximately 19 kilometres to the south, on the Melbourne–Warrnambool line. A car is the only practical way to get around.

What is the population of Warrion? +

According to recent census data, Warrion has a population of approximately 200 people. It is a very small village set within the broader agricultural landscape of the Colac Otway Shire.

Is Warrion a good place to live? +

Warrion suits those who value a genuinely quiet rural village lifestyle surrounded by pastoral country, with the local pub and community hall at its social heart. Colac provides nearby services, and it is within comfortable driving distance of both Geelong and the surf coast.

What is the postcode for Warrion? +

The postcode for Warrion is 3249, which covers Warrion and surrounding localities in the Colac Otway Shire of south-west Victoria.

Is Warrion a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Warrion is part of the Colac Otway LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.