Rural City of Wangaratta
Wangaratta West
Wangaratta West at a glance
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
19.2k
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Wangaratta West.
Wangaratta West (3677) sits in the Wangaratta region of Victoria.
Wangaratta West 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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What it’s like to live here.
Wangaratta West scores 16/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wangaratta West'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
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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)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
19,214
Median age: 44
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Getting around
Walkability.
16
70
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wangaratta West.
Local schools for Wangaratta West
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Government School Catchment
Wangaratta West Primary School
Wangaratta High School
Wangaratta District Specialist School
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Frequently asked
About Wangaratta West.
- What is the Wangaratta West postcode?
- Wangaratta West is in the 3677 postcode, in VIC, in the Rural City of Wangaratta region.
- What is the average rent in Wangaratta West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
- What schools are in Wangaratta West?
- There are 12 schools serving Wangaratta West on this page, including Wangaratta West Primary School, St Bernard's School, Wangaratta High School.
- How walkable is Wangaratta West?
- Wangaratta West has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 70, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wangaratta West?
- Wangaratta West is close to Appin Park, Wangaratta Forward, Yarrunga, Wangaratta, Waldara.
- What is the population of Wangaratta West?
- Wangaratta West 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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