Wangaratta Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Wangaratta Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Wangaratta Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Wangaratta Schools
Suburbs Near WANGARATTA
No nearby suburb data available
📍 About Wangaratta
WANGARATTA is situated in Other Regional Victoria and home to 19,214 residents across a density of 394 people per square kilometre, according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local housing market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $0.5M, representing impressive growth of 107% over the past decade. Units have also performed well, with a median price of $0.3M reflecting 60% growth over the same 10-year period.
Education: Educational options include both public and private schools, with VCAA 2025 VCE results showing Wangaratta High School ranked #177 among public schools and Cathedral College Wangaratta positioned at #140 among private institutions.
Safety: Crime statistics from the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) indicate a rate of 8967 per 100,000 residents, which is 1.32 times the Victorian average of 6810, placing safety levels close to the state average.
Demographics: The area has a smaller Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 0.90% of the population, representing approximately 172 people.
Transport: Located approximately 251.5km from the CBD, Wangaratta requires about 160 minutes by car to reach Melbourne. The area does not have a train station, making road transport the primary connection to the capital.