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VIC · Indigo Council

Wahgunyah, 3687

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,073

Growth (1 yr)

+0.3%

Growth (5 yr)

+2.3%

Median age

49

Median income

$1,280/wk

Employment rate

53.2%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$457,500

Languages at home

1.7%non-English

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

39.1/100
Below average

787th in VIC

Verified 96% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
What Wahgunyah is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Education hub, Heritage area

Suburb profile

In Indigo Council, Wahgunyah keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.

Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.

Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.

The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Wahgunyah snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$458k

-15% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

1,073

+0.3% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

9.5%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#139

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

35th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

48th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

3/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

42nd

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
39.1/100 — Below average
National rank
3936th in Australia
State rank
787th in VIC
Peer rank
#139 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#327 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
96%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$457,500
Median price change
-15.3%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

1,073(June 2025)

+0.3% annual · +2.3% over 5 years · 48th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.3%
5-year growth
+2.3%
Change in 1 year
+3
Change in 5 years
+24
Growth rank in VIC
48th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,100), extrapolated at +0.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

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)
384 / 42 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
41
Against the person
9
Against property
17
Rate per 1,000 residents
38.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 118 residents
State safety percentile
35.1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-16.3%

Most common offence types

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

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
989
Median ICSEA percentile
42th
School list
  • Wahgunyah Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 989 · 42th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 92 students · Top SEA quarter 5%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Country Buddies WahgunyahVictoria Streetchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

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

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

12 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
Walkability proxy
6/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.89
Other(5)
  • Garden (2)
  • Bus ParkParking
  • Parking (7)
  • Truck ParkingParking
  • Valhalla WinesWine

    163 All Saints Road, Wahgunyah

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Carlyle H8A Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

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

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

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Corowa Hospital (3.6 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
41
Participants per 1,000 residents
38.2

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
31° / 15°
Rainfall
115 mm · ~14 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
23° / 9°
Rainfall
129 mm · ~16 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 4°
Rainfall
167 mm · ~21 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
21° / 8°
Rainfall
144 mm · ~18 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

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.
    60 RESERVE ROAD WAHGUNYAH 3687Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Convert existing outbuilding into a dwelling and construct an adjacent garage.
    263 BURROWS ROAD WAHGUNYAH 3687Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Maintenance to front of dwelling
    10 FOORD STREET WAHGUNYAH 3687No permit required

  • June 2021

  • Chiller Plant Room
    13 Talbot RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to dwelling
    48 Morley DriveWithdrawn

  • April 2021

  • Dwelling and shed
    52 Foord StreetNo permit required

  • March 2021

  • Addition of verandah
    60 RESERVE ROAD WAHGUNYAH 3687Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Relocatable Dwelling
    87 Victoria StreetLapsed
  • Amended Plans
    14 Victoria StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Place of Assembly & Temporary Accommodation
    315 All Saints RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Verandah
    60 Reserve RoadWithdrawn
2020· 17 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Shade Sail
    41 to 47 Elizabeth StreetNo permit required

  • November 2020

  • Tennis Court Upgrades
    60 Reserve RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations & Additions to Extend Winery
    315 All Saints RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Shed
    30 Traton StreetWithdrawn

  • October 2020

  • Dwelling and shed
    28 Traton StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Signage - Uncle Toby's
    All Saints RoadWithdrawn
  • Shed
    14 to 16 Foord StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Store (self storage units and boat & caravan storage)
    92 to 94 Victoria StreetLapsed

  • August 2020

  • Construct Two Dwellings
    14 Victoria StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Water Tank & Pump Shed
    193 Distillery RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Winery, Carparking and Three Sheds
    193 Distillery RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Shed
    Reserve RoadNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Utility installation
    193 Distillery RoadNo permit required

  • May 2020

  • Certification of a Plan
    167 Distillery RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Amend Plans (shed size)
    40 to 66 Barkly StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Fence - Artwork Screens
    1 Foord StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Place of Assembly & Temporary Accommodation
    315 All Saints RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 heritage places

  • ALL SAINTS WINERYNH0333
  • RESIDENCE CUSTOMS HOUSENH0332

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Indi
Member of Parliament
Helen HAINES (Independent)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
120,774
Turnout (2025)
92.8%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.4 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 56.7%Labor 43.3%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 39.9 km away).

Coalition 52.4%Labor 47.6%

4.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +5.9 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • WahgunyahLabor 48.8% · Coalition 51.2% TPP (2025)3.0 km away
  • RutherglenLabor 44.0% · Coalition 56.0% TPP (2025)6.6 km away
  • SpringhurstLabor 39.0% · Coalition 61.0% TPP (2025)20.5 km away
  • ChilternLabor 47.3% · Coalition 52.7% TPP (2025)23.5 km away
  • BarnawarthaLabor 34.9% · Coalition 65.1% TPP (2025)25.1 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

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

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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