Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Wangaratta

58 km²

Wangaratta is characterised by a larger-than-average population and low household incomes.

It's also marked by a somewhat older age profile and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 Wangaratta, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population19,882▲ +12.4%since 2011 Median age44 yrs▲ +7.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.2%People aged 65 and over24.7%Children under 1517.2%People in a de facto relationship11.8%▲ +45.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 25%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (23%).

Seniors (65+)24.7%

Older adults (45–64)24.5%

Young adults (25–44)22.6%

Children (0–14)17.2%

Youth (15–24)10.9%

Marital status

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Married at 43%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (10%).

Married43%
Never married34%
Divorced10%
Widowed8%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

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

Australia84.3%

England1.7%

Italy1.1%

Philippines0.8%

India0.7%

New Zealand0.6%

Nepal0.3%

South Africa0.3%

China0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

Ancestry

In Wangaratta, the largest group is English at 34%, followed by Australian (32%) and Irish (12%).

English42.6%

Australian39.3%

Irish14.2%

Scottish11.6%

Italian7.1%

German4.4%

Dutch1.7%

Filipino0.9%

Chinese0.9%

Indian0.7%

Language

People using another language at home6.0%

Language used at home

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

English only88.5%

Italian1.5%

Punjabi0.4%

Mandarin0.3%

Tagalog0.2%

Vietnamese0.1%

Greek0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Religion

People with no religion41.3%

Religious affiliation

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Christianity at 53%, followed by No religion (44%) and Hinduism (1%).

Christianity53%
No religion44%
Hinduism1%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1243.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher16.7%

Highest year of school

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Year 12 at 47%, followed by Year 10 (21%) and Year 11 (17%).

Year 1243.2%

Year 1019.4%

Year 1115.9%

Year 9 or below13.7%

Highest qualification level

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 42%, followed by Bachelor degree (24%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV34.4%

Bachelor degree19.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.7%

Postgraduate degree4.7%

Certificate I / II2.2%

Field of qualification

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Health at 19%, followed by Management & commerce (15%) and Engineering & related (15%).

Health15.9%

Management & commerce12.9%

Engineering & related12.3%

Society & culture12.0%

Education9.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.5%

Architecture & building6.2%

Agriculture & environment2.6%

Creative arts2.1%

Natural & physical sciences1.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$708▲ +44.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,242▲ +43.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,732▲ +52.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.6%

Household income distribution

In Wangaratta, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (24%).

$650–$1,49932.1%

$1,500–$2,99927.3%

Under $65022.2%

$3,000–$3,9996.6%

$4,000 or more5.0%

Personal income distribution

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Under $650 at 46%, followed by $650–$1,499 (37%) and $1,500–$2,999 (14%).

Under $65042.7%

$650–$1,49934.2%

$1,500–$2,99913.1%

$3,000 or more1.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition37.2%People with a mental health condition12.0%People needing help with daily activities8.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Wangaratta, the largest group is None at 59%, followed by One condition (26%) and Two conditions (9%).

None54.6%

One condition23.8%

Two conditions8.6%

Three or more4.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Asthma (18%).

Arthritis12.3%

Mental health12.0%

Asthma11.9%

Other condition9.3%

Heart disease5.6%

Diabetes5.5%

Cancer3.8%

Lung condition2.7%

Stroke1.4%

Dementia1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.2%People providing unpaid care14.7%People caring for children unpaid25.7%People who served in the Defence Force3.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework21.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -4.3%since 2011 One-parent families18.3%People living alone34.5%▲ +2.6%since 2011

Family composition

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (31%) and One-parent families (18%).

Couples with children50%
Couples without children31%
One-parent families18%
Other families1%

Household size

In Wangaratta, the largest group is 1 person at 35%, followed by 2 people (34%) and 3 people (12%).

1 person34.5%

2 people34.4%

3 people12.5%

4 people11.3%

5 people5.4%

6 or more1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$260▲ +44.4%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300→ 0.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting27.8%Homes owned outright37.3%Separate (detached) houses85.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms76.7%▲ +3.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Owned outright at 39%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (29%).

Owned outright39%
Owned with a mortgage31%
Rented29%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Separate house at 86%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (14%) and Other dwelling (0%).

Separate house86%
Townhouse / semi-detached14%
Other dwelling0%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In Wangaratta, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms48.3%

4 bedrooms25.2%

2 bedrooms16.4%

1 bedroom3.3%

5 or more3.2%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Wangaratta, the largest group is $200–$349 at 55%, followed by Under $200 (23%) and $350–$549 (21%).

$200–$34952.9%

Under $20022.2%

$350–$54920.0%

$550–$7490.4%

$750 or more0.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Wangaratta, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 49%, followed by Under $1,000 (28%) and $1,800–$2,999 (18%).

$1,000–$1,79946.3%

Under $1,00025.9%

$1,800–$2,99916.6%

$3,000 or more4.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle7.0%▼ -23.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Wangaratta, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 39%, followed by 2 vehicles (38%) and 3 vehicles (11%).

1 vehicle39.5%

2 vehicles37.6%

3 vehicles10.5%

No vehicle7.0%

4 or more5.5%

How people get to work

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Car (driver) at 77%, followed by Worked at home (9%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)66.0%

Worked at home8.1%

Car (passenger)6.1%

Walked3.7%

Bicycle1.7%

Bus0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years37.0%Recent arrivals from overseas14.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.4%Labour-force participation56.2%Employed full-time55.8%

Industries people work in

In Wangaratta, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 22%, followed by Retail trade (11%) and Manufacturing (10%).

Health care & social assistance21.5%

Retail trade10.9%

Manufacturing9.2%

Construction8.6%

Education & training8.5%

Accommodation & food8.2%

Public administration & safety5.7%

Transport & warehousing4.0%

Other services3.8%

Administrative & support3.7%

Occupations people work in

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

Professionals19.0%

Community & personal service14.6%

Technicians & trades13.9%

Labourers12.7%

Clerical & administrative10.7%

Managers10.6%

Sales workers9.9%

Machinery operators & drivers6.9%

Areas within Wangaratta

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Nearby areas

Benalla Surrounds Wangaratta Surrounds Rutherglen Corowa Chiltern - Indigo Valley Benalla Beechworth Yarrawonga

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