Council (LGA) · Area profile

Wangaratta

3,645 km²

Wangaratta is characterised by somewhat more graduates than the norm and a slightly older population.

It's also marked by somewhat more residents than usual and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

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📍 Wangaratta, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population29,808▲ +11.2%since 2011 Median age45 yrs▲ +4.7%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.9%People aged 65 and over24.1%Children under 1517.5%People in a de facto relationship11.6%▲ +37.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Seniors (65+) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)26.8%

Seniors (65+)24.1%

Young adults (25–44)21.3%

Children (0–14)17.5%

Youth (15–24)10.3%

Marital status

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (10%).

Married48%
Never married32%
Divorced10%
Widowed7%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (2%) and Italy (1%).

Australia84.6%

England1.9%

Italy1.0%

New Zealand0.7%

Philippines0.6%

India0.5%

Nepal0.2%

South Africa0.2%

China0.1%

Vietnam0.1%

Ancestry

In Wangaratta, the largest group is English at 34%, followed by Australian (32%) and Irish (11%).

English42.6%

Australian40.1%

Irish14.3%

Scottish12.1%

Italian6.9%

German4.6%

Dutch1.7%

Chinese0.7%

Filipino0.7%

Indian0.6%

Language

People using another language at home5.2%

Language used at home

In Wangaratta, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Italian (2%) and Punjabi (0%).

English only89.0%

Italian1.4%

Punjabi0.3%

Mandarin0.2%

Tagalog0.2%

Greek0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Arabic0.0%

Religion

People with no religion42.0%

Religious affiliation

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Christianity at 52%, followed by No religion (45%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity52%
No religion45%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism1%
Other religions0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1244.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher17.3%

Highest year of school

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Year 12 at 48%, followed by Year 10 (21%) and Year 11 (18%).

Year 1244.1%

Year 1019.3%

Year 1116.3%

Year 9 or below12.8%

Highest qualification level

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 42%, followed by Bachelor degree (24%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV34.5%

Bachelor degree19.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.8%

Postgraduate degree4.6%

Certificate I / II2.1%

Field of qualification

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Health at 18%, followed by Engineering & related (16%) and Management & commerce (14%).

Health14.8%

Engineering & related13.3%

Management & commerce12.1%

Society & culture11.5%

Education10.3%

Architecture & building6.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.8%

Agriculture & environment4.3%

Creative arts2.3%

Natural & physical sciences2.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$727▲ +46.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,326▲ +45.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,771▲ +51.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.0%

Household income distribution

In Wangaratta, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and Under $650 (22%).

$650–$1,49931.5%

$1,500–$2,99928.1%

Under $65020.0%

$3,000–$3,9997.3%

$4,000 or more5.7%

Personal income distribution

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Under $650 at 45%, followed by $650–$1,499 (37%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65041.9%

$650–$1,49934.5%

$1,500–$2,99913.7%

$3,000 or more2.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition35.3%People with a mental health condition10.7%People needing help with daily activities7.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Wangaratta, the largest group is None at 61%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (9%).

None56.4%

One condition23.0%

Two conditions8.0%

Three or more4.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Mental health (17%).

Arthritis12.1%

Asthma11.1%

Mental health10.7%

Other condition8.7%

Heart disease5.4%

Diabetes5.1%

Cancer3.8%

Lung condition2.5%

Stroke1.4%

Dementia0.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers18.6%People providing unpaid care15.3%People caring for children unpaid26.1%People who served in the Defence Force3.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -4.2%since 2011 One-parent families14.7%People living alone30.8%▲ +3.9%since 2011

Family composition

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Couples with children at 52%, followed by Couples without children (33%) and One-parent families (15%).

Couples with children52%
Couples without children33%
One-parent families15%
Other families1%

Household size

In Wangaratta, the largest group is 2 people at 37%, followed by 1 person (31%) and 3 people (13%).

2 people36.8%

1 person30.8%

3 people12.6%

4 people11.9%

5 people5.7%

6 or more2.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$260▲ +48.6%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,350▲ +3.8%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting22.2%Homes owned outright41.1%Separate (detached) houses89.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms79.2%▲ +2.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Owned outright at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (23%).

Owned outright42%
Owned with a mortgage33%
Rented23%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Separate house at 90%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (10%) and Other dwelling (0%).

Separate house90%
Townhouse / semi-detached10%
Other dwelling0%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In Wangaratta, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 4 bedrooms (28%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms47.2%

4 bedrooms27.5%

2 bedrooms14.7%

5 or more4.4%

1 bedroom3.0%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Wangaratta, the largest group is $200–$349 at 55%, followed by Under $200 (24%) and $350–$549 (20%).

$200–$34952.2%

Under $20022.5%

$350–$54919.3%

$550–$7490.5%

$750 or more0.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Wangaratta, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 47%, followed by Under $1,000 (27%) and $1,800–$2,999 (20%).

$1,000–$1,79943.7%

Under $1,00025.0%

$1,800–$2,99918.9%

$3,000 or more6.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.1%▼ -23.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Wangaratta, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 1 vehicle (33%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles39.0%

1 vehicle32.9%

3 vehicles13.9%

4 or more9.1%

No vehicle5.1%

How people get to work

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Car (driver) at 74%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)63.4%

Worked at home11.9%

Car (passenger)5.1%

Walked3.8%

Bicycle1.2%

Bus0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years33.3%Recent arrivals from overseas12.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.9%Labour-force participation58.8%Employed full-time56.3%

Industries people work in

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 20%, followed by Retail trade (10%) and Manufacturing (10%).

Health care & social assistance18.9%

Retail trade9.5%

Manufacturing9.3%

Construction8.6%

Education & training8.4%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing7.4%

Accommodation & food7.2%

Public administration & safety5.9%

Transport & warehousing3.7%

Other services3.7%

Occupations people work in

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Professionals at 19%, followed by Managers (15%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Professionals18.3%

Managers14.8%

Technicians & trades14.0%

Community & personal service13.2%

Labourers12.5%

Clerical & administrative10.2%

Sales workers8.8%

Machinery operators & drivers6.6%

Areas within Wangaratta

Wangaratta Wangaratta Surrounds

Nearby areas

Benalla Indigo Alpine Wodonga Mansfield Albury Federation Strathbogie

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