Rural City of Wangaratta
Wangaratta
Wangaratta at a glance
Median house
$516,300
Median unit
$320,000
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
19.2k
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Wangaratta.
Wangaratta (3677) sits in the Wangaratta region of Victoria. The median house here is $516,300, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Wangaratta has roughly 19,214 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 scores 6/100 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's population at 19,214, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
19,214
Median age
44
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $516,300 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $320,000, roughly 38% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $103,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Wangaratta on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$516,300
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $320,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$516,300
$320,000
19,214
Median age: 44
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.62% (median rent $260/wk against a $516,300 price tag). Units yield 3.59% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.62%
Based on $516,300 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.59%
Based on $320,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,711
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wangaratta.
Local schools for Wangaratta
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Yarrunga Primary School
Wangaratta Primary School
Wangaratta West Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Wangaratta.
- What is the median house price in Wangaratta?
- The median house price in Wangaratta, VIC 3677 is $516,300. The median unit price is $320,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Wangaratta postcode?
- Wangaratta is in the 3677 postcode, in VIC, in the Rural City of Wangaratta region.
- What is the average rent in Wangaratta?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
- What schools are in Wangaratta?
- There are 13 schools serving Wangaratta on this page, including Our Lady's School, Yarrunga Primary School, St Patrick's School.
- How walkable is Wangaratta?
- Wangaratta has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wangaratta?
- Wangaratta is close to Yarrunga, Wangaratta Forward, Wangaratta West, Appin Park, East Wangaratta.
- What is the population of Wangaratta?
- Wangaratta has approximately 19,214 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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