Warrnambool CBD (Liebig & Koroit Sts)

468 votes

Liebig Street’s artisan cafés meet Koroit Street’s heritage façades, creating a compact retail grid where brunch, boutiques and Friday-night live music sit metres apart. Walk-to-everything appeal drives demand for nearby weatherboards and new townhouses, especially among professionals and downsizers chasing coastal convenience.

2

Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground

392 votes

Forty-hectares of lakes, flying-foxes and winding boardwalks make Lake Pertobe the city’s leisure heartbeat. Kids conquer pirate ships while joggers circle waterbird islands; twilight food-truck nights seal the vibe. Homes within a stroller dash of the park command clear price premiums.

3

Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village

376 votes

Restored lighthouse, sound-and-light shows and shipwreck relics draw year-round crowds to this high-clifftop museum. Tourism foot-traffic energises surrounding cafés and Airbnb cottages, while residents enjoy discounted entry and harbour-view sunset strolls on their doorstep.

4

Warrnambool Base Hospital

351 votes

The South-West’s 24/7 trauma centre anchors hundreds of medical jobs and peace-of-mind care. Ongoing expansion funding underpins rental demand from clinicians and bolsters confidence in long-term regional growth for investors and home-buyers alike.

5

Gateway Plaza Shopping Centre

319 votes

Kmart, supermarkets and more than 60 specialty stores sit minutes from East Warrnambool estates. Late-night groceries, kids’ entertainment and click-and-collect parking lift daily convenience, making surrounding cul-de-sacs highly prized by busy families.

6

Logans Beach Whale-Watching Platform

297 votes

From June to September, southern right whales calve within binocular reach of this timber viewing deck. Locals sneak pre-work sightings, a magical lifestyle perk that fuels buyer interest in nearby sand-dune subdivisions and coastal rentals.

7

Deakin University — Warrnambool Campus

264 votes

Marine-science labs, nursing suites and riverside student villages create a vibrant academic hub beside the Hopkins estuary. Undergraduate influx sustains café culture and steady demand for modern share houses across East Warrnambool and Dennington.

8

Warrnambool Railway Station

233 votes

Three daily V/Line trains and refurbished carriages whisk commuters to Geelong and Southern Cross in comfort. Wi-Fi seats tempt city workers to trade rent for sea air, underpinning strong occupancy for low-maintenance units walking-distance to the platform.

9

Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve

222 votes

Inside an ancient volcanic crater, emus strut past wetlands boardwalks ringed by koala-packed gums. Ranger tours and picnic circuits offer effortless nature immersion only 15 minutes west, enhancing Warrnambool’s “city-next-to-wilderness” allure for new residents.

10

Hopkins River Foreshore & Boat Ramp

207 votes

Bream anglers, wake-boarders and riverside diners share this sheltered estuary reach. Waterfront blocks enjoy jetty rights and sunset deck views, lifestyle factors that consistently translate to top-quartile sale prices and brisk demand.

11

South West TAFE

196 votes

Automotive workshops, hair-and-beauty salons and digital media labs deliver hands-on training paths right in the CBD. Student and staff presence boosts lunchtime trade and supports healthy tenant churn in compact inner-city apartments.

12

Warrnambool Botanic Gardens

183 votes

Guilfoyle-designed lakes, rotundas and grazing resident ducks create a serene lunchtime escape. Weekend yoga and bridal photos add gentle buzz, while properties edging the heritage gardens tout tranquil outlooks and prized green-space proximity.

13

Merri River Shared Trail

172 votes

Sealed paths follow the Merri from CBD to coast, linking playgrounds, wetlands lookouts and dog parks. Cyclists and joggers enjoy car-free commutes, a post-pandemic wellbeing asset that resonates strongly with lifestyle-focused buyers.

14

Emmanuel College

166 votes

This Catholic co-ed’s strong ATAR results, rowing sheds and performing-arts centre place it high on family short-lists. Zoning pushes fierce competition for four-bedroom homes within the coveted morning drop-off loop.

15

Reid Oval & Sports Precinct

159 votes

$10 million upgrades delivered AFL-standard lighting, netball courts and cricket practice nets, turning Reid Oval into a bustling sport hub. Weekend carnivals and night fixtures drive kiosk trade and energise adjacent food outlets.

16

Thunder Point Coastal Reserve

147 votes

Wave-lashed cliffs, rock-pool rambles and sunset lookouts sit only five minutes from Liebig Street. Locals soak up sea-spray views on evening dog-walks, a daily ritual underscoring Warrnambool’s treasured blend of urban amenity and untamed coastline.

17

Warrnambool Golf Club

141 votes

Native moonah trees line tight fairways overlooking the Southern Ocean. Affordable memberships, pro-shop lessons and twilight comps foster community spirit; fairway-edge homes enjoy sweeping green vistas and a perennial price premium.

18

East Warrnambool Primary School

138 votes

Flexible learning hubs, kitchen-garden programs and on-site after-care make this modern campus a magnet for young families. Catchment boundaries drive brisk turnover for three-bedroom brick homes on generous corner blocks nearby.

19

Hoon Hill Lookout

132 votes

A short bush track rewards with 360-degree views across Port Fairy wetlands, Hopkins estuary and rolling dairy paddocks. Locals bring visitors for instant orientation, reinforcing the region’s blend of coast, river and fertile hinterland.

20

Princes Highway (A1) Access

127 votes

Dual-lane highway links Warrnambool to Geelong, the Shipwreck Coast and South Australia. Freight efficiency supports dairy and timber exports, while commuters reach city jobs or Avalon flights in under two hours, boosting regional-lifestyle appeal.

Area Hotlist — Warrnambool VIC