Wangaratta, VIC 3747
Regional Victoria living — space, quiet and a genuine community feel.
- Regional lifestyle
- $260/wk Median
- 27.8% Renters
Wangaratta Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 19.9k
- Median age
- 44
- Median weekly rent
- $260
- To the CBD
- 201km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 9
ABS 2021 Census
Wangaratta Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Signature Spotlight
Community & Space
For renters after more room without the capital-city price tag, Wangaratta is a regular choice in regional Victoria. It's a solidly-sized community of 19,882 people, 27.8% of whom rent, at a median weekly rent of $260.
Around Wangaratta
Wangaratta Main Street
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Wangaratta Memorial Park
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Available Rental Properties in Wangaratta
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Wangaratta
Real questions renters ask before moving to Wangaratta.
What's the community like in Wangaratta?
Locals describe Wangaratta as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 19,882, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How much does it cost to rent in Wangaratta?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Wangaratta is $260. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $260 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Wangaratta family-friendly for renters?
Wangaratta has around 9 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $260/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Regional VIC.
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