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VIC · Wangaratta Council

North Wangaratta, VIC, 3678

Current weather

12.4°CModerate rain showers

94% humidity · 29.7 km/h wind · 15.5° / 10.3° today · 21.2 mm rain

Desirability index

51.9/100

#246 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

North Wangaratta is a small locality in the Wangaratta area, home to around 282 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 14 offences in 2026, roughly 49.6 offences per 1,000 residents, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
282
Median age
48
Median household income / week
$1,531
Dwelling vacancy
6.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
8 of 121
Median monthly mortgage
$1,663
Employment rate
66.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
6 / 5 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
14
Against the person
3
Against property
3
Rate per 1,000 residents
49.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 94 residents
State safety percentile
46.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault1
  • A231 Fv Common Assault1
  • E13 Resist Or Hinder Officer2
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order4
  • E22 Breach Intervention Order2

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 13/04/2026 and 15/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME IN-GREAT ALPINE RAMP OF12 Apr 2026 – 14 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

16 planning-related records

2021· 6 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Development of a Dwelling
    GROSSMAN DRIVE NORTH WANGARATTA 3678Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Extension to Existing Dwelling
    24 Detour RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Construction of an Outdoor Entertainment Area
    Vine HotelPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Storage Sheds
    146 Bourke RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development of Storage Sheds
    146 Bourke RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Industrial Building and Reduction in Car Parking Requirements
    20 Buckler RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 10 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Development of a Dwelling
    Grossman DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three Lot Industrial Subdivision
    20 Buckler RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Disabled Bathroom
    Vine HotelPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Use of Industry (materials recycling)
    Detour LodgePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a shed
    6 Morrison CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Buildings and Works (External Kitchen) associated with an Existing Building (Hotel)
    Vine HotelPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Industrial Building
    42 Buckler RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Development of an outbuilding
    117 Grossman DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Development of a Carport
    28 Detour RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Native Vegetation Removal
    Sewerage PlantPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • The Vine HotelPub

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Carraragarmungee B.R.Nature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
6
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
51.9/100
Cohort rank
#246 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Carraragarmungee B.R.governmentnature_reserve
  • Buildings and Works (External Kitchen) associated with an Existing Building (Hotel)planningVine HotelLodged 29 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Disabled BathroomplanningVine HotelLodged 23 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an Outdoor Entertainment AreaplanningVine HotelLodged 15 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Storage Shedsplanning146 Bourke RoadLodged 13 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Storage Shedsplanning146 Bourke RoadLodged 22 Feb 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Carportplanning28 Detour RoadLodged 29 Jan 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a DwellingplanningGROSSMAN DRIVE NORTH WANGARATTA 3678Lodged 24 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a DwellingplanningGrossman DriveLodged 30 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a shedplanning6 Morrison CourtLodged 13 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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