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Wahgunyah, VIC, 3687

Current weather

12.7°CModerate rain showers

95% humidity · 26.5 km/h wind · 15.9° / 10.2° today · 22.7 mm rain

Desirability index

40/100

#314 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Last updated 1 July 2026 at 10:11 pm AEST

Suburb snapshot

Wahgunyah is a small locality in the Indigo area, home to around 1,061 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 41 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-16%), roughly 38.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population: 1,061
Median age: 49
Median household income / week: $1,280
Dwelling vacancy: 9.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 45 of 473
Median monthly mortgage: $1,473
Employment rate: 53.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 35 / 42 / 0

Data sources & freshness

2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026): 41
Against the person: 9
Against property: 17
Rate per 1,000 residents: 38.6
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 118 residents
State safety percentile: 34.5th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change: -16.3%

Most common offence types

B21 Criminal Damage4
B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary3
B49 Other Theft6
D11 Firearms Offences3
D23 Offensive Conduct4

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 6:15 pm AEST · Year ending March release

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools: 1
Median school ICSEA: 989

Wahgunyah Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:19 pm AEST · Annual ACARA release
School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:19 pm AEST · Annual ACARA release

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

Blanche St/Foord St
Blanche St/Foord St
Blanche St/Foord St
Blanche St/Foord St

Data sources & freshness

GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:20 pm AEST · GTFS static feed

Planning & development

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

28 planning-related records

2021· 11 proposals

August 2021
Include demolition of the existing Tennis Shelter to the West side of the proposed Tennis Courts and the construction of a new Tennis Shelter in its place.27 Aug 2021
60 RESERVE ROAD WAHGUNYAH 3687Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Convert existing outbuilding into a dwelling and construct an adjacent garage.13 Aug 2021
263 BURROWS ROAD WAHGUNYAH 3687Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
Maintenance to front of dwelling21 Jul 2021
10 FOORD STREET WAHGUNYAH 3687No permit required
June 2021
Chiller Plant Room04 Jun 2021
13 Talbot RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Extension to dwelling02 Jun 2021
48 Morley DriveWithdrawn
April 2021
Dwelling and shed20 Apr 2021
52 Foord StreetNo permit required
March 2021
Addition of verandah22 Mar 2021
60 RESERVE ROAD WAHGUNYAH 3687Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Relocatable Dwelling16 Mar 2021
87 Victoria StreetLapsed
Amended Plans11 Mar 2021
14 Victoria StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Place of Assembly & Temporary Accommodation10 Mar 2021
315 All Saints RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
Verandah25 Jan 2021
60 Reserve RoadWithdrawn

2020· 17 proposals

December 2020
Shade Sail01 Dec 2020
41 to 47 Elizabeth StreetNo permit required
November 2020
Tennis Court Upgrades23 Nov 2020
60 Reserve RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Alterations & Additions to Extend Winery18 Nov 2020
315 All Saints RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Shed05 Nov 2020
30 Traton StreetWithdrawn
October 2020
Dwelling and shed16 Oct 2020
28 Traton StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
Signage - Uncle Toby's21 Sep 2020
All Saints RoadWithdrawn
Shed18 Sep 2020
14 to 16 Foord StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Store (self storage units and boat & caravan storage)16 Sep 2020
92 to 94 Victoria StreetLapsed
August 2020
Construct Two Dwellings26 Aug 2020
14 Victoria StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Water Tank & Pump Shed24 Aug 2020
193 Distillery RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
Winery, Carparking and Three Sheds30 Jul 2020
193 Distillery RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
Shed30 Jun 2020
Reserve RoadNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
Utility installation29 Jun 2020
193 Distillery RoadNo permit required
May 2020
Certification of a Plan13 May 2020
167 Distillery RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
Amend Plans (shed size)19 Mar 2020
40 to 66 Barkly StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
Fence - Artwork Screens29 Jan 2020
1 Foord StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Place of Assembly & Temporary Accommodation15 Jan 2020
315 All Saints RoadPermit 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 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · 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

Valhalla WinesWine
163 All Saints Road, Wahgunyah

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 1 July 2026 at 5:15 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

Carlyle H8A Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:32 pm AEST

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021): 3/10
IRSD decile (2021): 4/10

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

Data sources & freshness

SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 SEIFA release

Heritage

2 state heritage places

ALL SAINTS WINERYNH0333
RESIDENCE CUSTOMS HOUSENH0332

Data sources & freshness

State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:33 pm AEST

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

Country Buddies WahgunyahVictoria Streetchildcare

Data sources & freshness

Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 6:14 pm AEST

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 1 July 2026 at 6:14 pm AEST

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM): 15
Parks (OSM): 2

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 1 July 2026 at 5:16 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score: 40.0/100
Cohort rank: #314 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 10:11 pm AEST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

Country Buddies WahgunyahchildcareVictoria Streetchildcare
ALL SAINTS WINERYheritageNH0333
RESIDENCE CUSTOMS HOUSEheritageNH0332
Carlyle H8A Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
Addition of verandahplanning60 RESERVE ROAD WAHGUNYAH 3687Lodged 22 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Alterations & Additions to Extend Wineryplanning315 All Saints RoadLodged 18 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Amend Plans (shed size)planning40 to 66 Barkly StreetLodged 19 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Amended Plansplanning14 Victoria StreetLodged 11 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Certification of a Planplanning167 Distillery RoadLodged 13 May 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Chiller Plant Roomplanning13 Talbot RoadLodged 04 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 6:14 pm AEST
Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:32 pm AEST
State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:33 pm AEST
PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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