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Dennington

POSTAL CODE: VIC, 3280
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Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains, the suburb saw average growth in the long term.

The suburb also delivered a weaker performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value. Investors saw the median home price rise to $640,000.

The upward trend in home prices in DENNINGTON, 3280 averaged 1.55% per annum over a 3-year period.

Average weekly rents on listings have reached the $630 mark, reflecting a 5.12% increase in returns based on the current median price in DENNINGTON.

An average of 3.67 real estate transactions take place per month in DENNINGTON which translates to 44 per annum.

44 properties were sold in DENNINGTON in 2016, making it the 224th most active market in VIC based on total real estate transactions.

DENNINGTON, 3280 places 278th in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Dennington is a residential and semi-rural locality on the north-eastern outskirts of Warrnambool in south-west Victoria, located about 260 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. The suburb forms part of the Warrnambool urban area and sits within a region known for agriculture, coastal tourism and regional services.

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 2,046 people.

Dennington has experienced residential growth due to its proximity to Warrnambool, with housing including established homes, newer estates and larger lifestyle properties on the urban fringe. Detached houses account for most of the occupied private dwellings in the locality.

Residents commonly work in healthcare, retail, education, manufacturing, and agriculture, with Warrnambool serving as the district's main employment and service centre. Dairy farming and livestock production also remain important industries throughout the surrounding region.

Dennington Primary School serves local students, while additional education facilities, including secondary schools and tertiary providers, are available in nearby Warrnambool.

Residents access supermarkets, healthcare and commercial services through Warrnambool, including South West Healthcare and regional retail facilities.

Public transport services operate between Dennington and Warrnambool, while Warrnambool railway station provides V/Line passenger rail services connecting south-west Victoria with Melbourne.

Recreation opportunities in the surrounding region include sporting reserves, walking tracks, the Hopkins River and coastal attractions associated with the Great Ocean Road and Shipwreck Coast.

Dennington combines suburban residential development with access to rural landscapes and regional services, reflecting its role within the broader Warrnambool area. 

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