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North Wangaratta VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for North Wangaratta, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of North Wangaratta VIC is 282 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in North Wangaratta is $789 per week ($41,028 per year). Median rent in North Wangaratta is $175 per week ($758 per month). North Wangaratta has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. North Wangaratta has a population density of 9.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in North Wangaratta is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Wangaratta is $1,663.

There were 14 recorded offences in North Wangaratta in 2025-25, a rate of 50 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (9 offences).

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North Wangaratta Population

residents (Census 2021)

North Wangaratta Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$789/wk

$41,028 per year

#3765 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$175/wk

$758 per month

#7967 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,663/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

North Wangaratta Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (154) Female 46.5% (134)

Population Density

9.6

people per km²

282 people · 29.3 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,812

Family income/wk

North Wangaratta Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

North Wangaratta Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.1% 55 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.9% 35 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

North Wangaratta Country of Birth

Australia

96.4%

England

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

North Wangaratta Religion

No Religion

46.6%

Catholic

25.6%

Anglican

13.4%

Not stated

4.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.2%

Uniting Church

3.2%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Othr Protestnt

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

North Wangaratta Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

North Wangaratta Employment

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Employed full-time

43.1% 94 people

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Employed part-time

24.8% 54 people

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Unemployed

1.4% 3 people

🏠

Not in labour force

30.7% 67 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

North Wangaratta Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

32.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

29.2%

Bachelor Degree

16.8%

Postgraduate Degree

11.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

North Wangaratta Occupation

Professionals

23.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.4%

Community & Personal Service

16.3%

Managers

10.2%

Labourers

10.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.2%

Clerical & Administrative

6.1%

Sales Workers

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

North Wangaratta Field of Study

Health

19.8%

Society & Culture

17.7%

Management & Commerce

16.7%

Education

13.5%

Engineering

11.5%

Architecture & Building

11.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.2%

Agriculture & Environment

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

North Wangaratta Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

North Wangaratta Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

7.4%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.5%

$4,000+/wk

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

North Wangaratta Marital Status

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Married

49.8% 124

↔️

Separated

2.4% 6

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Divorced

9.2% 23

🕊️

Widowed

4.4% 11

👤

Never married

34.1% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

North Wangaratta Ancestry

English

35.9%

Australian

29.0%

Scottish

9.9%

Irish

9.4%

Italian

5.3%

Other

3.8%

German

3.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.3%

French

1.3%

Welsh

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

North Wangaratta School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

26.8%

Primary — Catholic

17.1%

Pre-school

12.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

12.2%

Secondary — Government

12.2%

Primary — Government

12.2%

Vocational Education

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

North Wangaratta Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.3% 18

✅

No need for assistance

96.7% 532

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

North Wangaratta Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.7% 44

—

Not a volunteer

81.3% 191

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

North Wangaratta Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

11.4%

$800-$999/mo

8.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

North Wangaratta How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.6%

Did not go to work

16.4%

Car (passenger)

7.1%

Walked only

3.6%

Truck

2.1%

Bicycle

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

North Wangaratta Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.7%

2 vehicles

40.0%

3 vehicles

20.0%

4+ vehicles

17.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

North Wangaratta Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.0%

2 bedrooms

9.1%

3 bedrooms

28.2%

4 bedrooms

46.4%

5 bedrooms

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

North Wangaratta Population Mobility

18.6%

moved in the last year

32.8%

moved in the last 5 years

3.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

North Wangaratta Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

537

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

North Wangaratta Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Heart disease

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

North Wangaratta Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.3%

$1-$149/wk

6.8%

$150-$299/wk

3.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

13.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

$3,500+/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

North Wangaratta Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.3%

Couple — children under 15

31.8%

Couple — no children under 15

18.5%

One parent — no children under 15

7.6%

One parent — children under 15

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

North Wangaratta Military Service

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Previously served

5.0% 12

👤

Never served

95.0% 230

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

North Wangaratta Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.8% 35

—

Did not provide

85.2% 202

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

North Wangaratta Children Ever Born

No children

35.8%

1 child

4.2%

2 children

33.7%

3 children

23.2%

4 children

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

North Wangaratta When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

North Wangaratta Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.5%

5–14 hours

30.1%

15–29 hours

13.4%

30+ hours

10.9%

Did not do domestic work

30.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

North Wangaratta Household Size

1 person

27.7%

2 persons

41.1%

3 persons

12.5%

4 persons

9.8%

5 persons

2.7%

6+ persons

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

North Wangaratta Where Residents Moved From

Same address

215

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

North Wangaratta Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.4%

Step family — no other children

15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

North Wangaratta Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 14 total

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Assault

Break & Enter

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

North Wangaratta Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,531/wk

Median Rent $175/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in North Wangaratta

Your weekly income

≈ $6,634/month

Median rent $175/wk

Left after rent $1,356/wk

Rent share 11.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

St Helena

Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $12/wk

North Wangaratta vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Alvie

Pop: 141 Income: $691/wk Rent: $250/wk

Barjarg

Pop: 141 Income: $1,017/wk Rent: $253/wk

French Island

Pop: 141 Income: $441/wk Rent: $346/wk

Gooram

Pop: 141 Income: $697/wk Rent: $165/wk

Leongatha North

Pop: 141 Income: $852/wk Rent: $245/wk

Rosewhite

Pop: 141 Income: $782/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About North Wangaratta

What is the population of North Wangaratta VIC?

The population of North Wangaratta VIC is 282 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.6 people per km².North Wangaratta is ranked #6,151 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in North Wangaratta?

The median personal income in North Wangaratta VIC is $789 per week, or $41,028 per year.The median household income is $1,531 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.North Wangaratta is ranked #3,765 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in North Wangaratta?

Median rent in North Wangaratta VIC is $175 per week ($758 per month).Rent represents 11.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.North Wangaratta ranks #7,967 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in North Wangaratta?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Wangaratta VIC is $1,663. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in North Wangaratta?

The median age in North Wangaratta VIC is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is North Wangaratta a good suburb to live in?

North Wangaratta is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 282.The median income is $789/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21968. All dollar figures in AUD.