Milawa
VIC 3678 · Wangaratta
588 (2021) → 600 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Milawa is a moderate growth suburb in Wangaratta, VIC 3678, about 200km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Milawa are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 9/100, and is about 203km inland. Milawa has an overall score of 23/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3678 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.91%), New Zealand (1.02%), Philippines (0.51%), South Africa (0.51%)
Top languages: Samoan (0.68%), French (0.51%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 972 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Milawa Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1040
Nearby (within 10km)
- Oxley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 1007
- Everton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 931
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Milawa
Is Milawa safe?
Milawa has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,701 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Milawa from Melbourne CBD?
Milawa is about 199.9 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Milawa?
Milawa has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1040 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Milawa?
Milawa has a transport score of 9/100 and 2 bus stops.