Moira

Wangaratta Forward

VIC3678

Wangaratta Forward at a glance

Median house

$352,000

Median unit

$253,440

Walk score

16

Very car dependent

Population

6,568

Median age 48

About

Welcome to Wangaratta Forward.

Wangaratta Forward (3678) sits in the Moira region of Victoria. The median house here is $352,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.

Wangaratta Forward has roughly 6,568 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Houses change hands at $352,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $253,440, roughly 28% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $70,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Wangaratta Forward on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$352,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $253,440.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$250/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$213/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

$352,000

Median Unit PriceSource: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

$253,440

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

6,568

Median age: 48

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.69% (median rent $250/wk against a $352,000 price tag). Units yield 4.37% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

3.69%

Based on $352,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

4.37%

Based on $253,440 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Wangaratta Forward's population at 6,568, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

6,568

Median age

48

Family households

Lone person

Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Wangaratta Forward scores 16/100 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.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

16

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Wangaratta Forward.

Local schools for Wangaratta Forward

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Yarrunga Primary School

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Wangaratta Primary School

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Wangaratta West Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Wangaratta Forward.

What is the median house price in Wangaratta Forward?
The median house price in Wangaratta Forward, VIC 3678 is $352,000. The median unit price is $253,440. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Wangaratta Forward postcode?
Wangaratta Forward is in the 3678 postcode, in VIC, in the Moira region.
What is the average rent in Wangaratta Forward?
The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
What schools are in Wangaratta Forward?
There are 13 schools serving Wangaratta Forward on this page, including Yarrunga Primary School, Our Lady's School, St Patrick's School.
How walkable is Wangaratta Forward?
Wangaratta Forward has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Wangaratta Forward?
Wangaratta Forward is close to Yarrunga, Wangaratta, Wangaratta West, Appin Park, Wangaratta South.
What is the population of Wangaratta Forward?
Wangaratta Forward has approximately 6,568 residents. The median age is 48.

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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