Waranga at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,605
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Waranga.
The postcode for Waranga is 3616 (VIC).
Waranga (3616) sits in the Greater Shepparton region of Victoria.
Waranga has roughly 5,605 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.
Waranga 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 6 government primary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Waranga's population at 5,605, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
5,605
Median age
44
Family households
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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)
$245/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$208/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
5,605
Median age: 44
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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.
Local schools for Waranga
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Government School Catchment
Harston Primary School
Stanhope Primary School
Rushworth P-12 College
© 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.
- What is the Waranga postcode?
- Waranga is in the 3616 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Shepparton region.
- Where is Waranga?
- Waranga is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3616, in the City of Greater Shepparton region.
- What is the average rent in Waranga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $245, for units it's $208.
- What schools are in Waranga?
- There are 10 schools serving Waranga on this page, including Harston Primary School, Stanhope Primary School, Rushworth P-12 College.
- How walkable is Waranga?
- Waranga has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Waranga?
- Waranga is close to Stanhope South, Harston, Waranga Shores, Waranga, Girgarre East.
- What is the population of Waranga?
- The population of Waranga is approximately 5,605 (2021 Census). 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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