Wanalta at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,801
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Wanalta.
The postcode for Wanalta is 3612 (VIC).
Wanalta (3612) sits in the Strathbogie region of Victoria.
Wanalta has roughly 1,801 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wanalta scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wanalta's population at 1,801, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,801
Median age
55
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$195/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$166/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,801
Median age: 55
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wanalta.
Local schools for Wanalta
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Government School Catchment
Rushworth P-12 College
Non-Government Schools
St Mary's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Wanalta.
- What is the Wanalta postcode?
- Wanalta is in the 3612 postcode, in VIC, in the Strathbogie Shire Council region.
- Where is Wanalta?
- Wanalta is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3612, in the Strathbogie Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wanalta?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $195, for units it's $166.
- What schools are in Wanalta?
- There are 2 schools serving Wanalta on this page, including St Mary's School, Rushworth P-12 College.
- How walkable is Wanalta?
- Wanalta has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wanalta?
- Wanalta is close to Moora, Gobarup, Lyndale, Rushworth, Colbinabbin.
- What is the population of Wanalta?
- The population of Wanalta is approximately 1,801 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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