City of Greater Shepparton
Wirrate
Wirrate at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Wirrate.
Wirrate (3608) sits in the Greater Shepparton region of Victoria.
Wirrate has roughly 3 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.
Wirrate 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 10 government primary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wirrate's population at 3, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3
Median age
56
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$247/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3
Median age: 56
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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 Wirrate.
Local schools for Wirrate
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Nagambie Primary School
Rushworth P-12 College
Colbinabbin Primary 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 Wirrate.
- What is the Wirrate postcode?
- Wirrate is in the 3608 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Shepparton region.
- What is the average rent in Wirrate?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $247.
- What schools are in Wirrate?
- There are 16 schools serving Wirrate on this page, including St Joseph's School, Nagambie Primary School, St Mary's School.
- How walkable is Wirrate?
- Wirrate has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wirrate?
- Wirrate is close to Bailieston, Whroo, Mitchellstown, Graytown, Gobarup.
- What is the population of Wirrate?
- Wirrate has approximately 3 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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