Moira
Wangaratta Forward
Wangaratta Forward at a glance
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
6,568
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Wangaratta Forward.
Wangaratta Forward (3678) sits in the Moira region of Victoria.
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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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.
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
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
6,568
Median age: 48
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Getting around
Walkability.
16
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wangaratta Forward.
Local schools for Wangaratta Forward
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Government School Catchment
Yarrunga Primary School
Wangaratta Primary School
Wangaratta West Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Wangaratta Forward.
- 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.
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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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