Rural City of Wangaratta

Wangaratta West

VIC3677

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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Day to day

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

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

19,214

Median age: 44

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

16

Transit Score

70

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 West.

Local schools for Wangaratta West

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Government School Catchment

Wangaratta West Primary School

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Wangaratta High School

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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.

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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