Wangaratta
VIC 3677 · Wangaratta
19,214 (2021) → 19,344 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Wangaratta is a moderate growth suburb in Wangaratta, VIC 3677, about 200km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $522K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 13 schools, a transport score of 76/100, and is about 204km inland. Wangaratta has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 80/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3677 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.75%), Italy (1.01%), Philippines (0.81%), India (0.77%), New Zealand (0.62%)
Top languages: Italian (1.44%), Punjabi (0.38%), Nepali (0.37%), Filipino (0.31%), Mandarin (0.3%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 992 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Cathedral College WangarattaCombined · IndependentICSEA 1084
- St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1045
- St Bernard's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1042
- Galen Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1035
- Wangaratta Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1018
- Wangaratta West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1017
- Appin Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 981
- Borinya, Wangaratta Community PartnershipSecondary · CatholicICSEA 975
- Wangaratta High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 957
- Our Lady's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 956
- Wangaratta District Specialist SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 922
- Yarrunga Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 913
- Cathedral College Wangaratta - The Close CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Oxley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9kmICSEA 1007
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
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
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Wangaratta
Is Wangaratta safe?
Wangaratta has a residential safety score of 80/100, 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 7,089 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wangaratta?
In Wangaratta, the .
How far is Wangaratta from Melbourne CBD?
Wangaratta is about 200.5 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Wangaratta?
Wangaratta has 13 schools, with an average ICSEA of 995 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wangaratta?
Wangaratta has a transport score of 76/100, including 1 train station and 116 bus stops.