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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.