Strathbogie Shire Council
Waranga Shores
Waranga Shores at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
314
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Waranga Shores.
Waranga Shores (3612) sits in the Strathbogie region of Victoria.
Waranga Shores has roughly 314 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Waranga Shores scores 0/100 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.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Waranga Shores's population at 314, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
314
Median age
54
Family households
76%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$195/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
314
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
36
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Waranga Shores.
Local schools for Waranga Shores
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Government School Catchment
Rushworth P-12 College
Harston Primary School
Non-Government Schools
St Mary's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Waranga Shores.
- What is the Waranga Shores postcode?
- Waranga Shores is in the 3612 postcode, in VIC, in the Strathbogie Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Waranga Shores?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $195, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Waranga Shores?
- There are 3 schools serving Waranga Shores on this page, including Rushworth P-12 College, St Mary's School, Harston Primary School.
- How walkable is Waranga Shores?
- Waranga Shores has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Waranga Shores?
- Waranga Shores is close to Waranga, Waranga, Stanhope South, Harston, Girgarre East.
- What is the population of Waranga Shores?
- Waranga Shores has approximately 314 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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