Warrnambool City Council

As the largest Victorian coastal city outside of Port Phillip Bay, Warrnambool offers a relaxed seaside lifestyle in a cosmopolitan setting. The Warrnambool City Council is a municipality covering 120sqkm in south-west Victoria. It is home to over 35,000 people with aims of growing to 50,000 by 2035. The city has a $3 billion economy and is the centre for healthcare, education, sport, culture and professional services for a regional population of 120,000 people. Warrnambool offers a mix of seaside location, tourism and family appeal; the fresh sea air and relaxed attitude make for an enviable, healthy lifestyle. Significant employment sectors include health and social assistance (14.9 per cent of those employed), retail (13.7 per cent), manufacturing (10.3 per cent), education and training (9.1 per cent), construction (8.8 per cent), accommodation and food services (8.8 per cent). Tourism is another major driver of the city’s economy. Each year more than 700,000 people visit Warrnambool. Tertiary education providers Deakin University and South West TAFE have campuses in Warrnambool which, along with bringing students to the city, provide local people with opportunities to pursue education and vocational training without having to leave the region. Warrnambool City Council is also a major employer and provides a range of community services and also owns and manages community assets including the aquatic centre AquaZone, Warrnambool Art Gallery, Warrnambool Stadium, the Lighthouse Theatre, Surfside Holiday Park and major tourist attraction Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village.