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VIC · Wangaratta Council

Whitfield (Vic.), VIC, 3733

Current weather

11.3°CRain showers

96% humidity · 15.9 km/h wind · 13.7° / 9.9° today · 37.1 mm rain

Desirability index

82.5/100

#88 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Whitfield (Vic.) is a small locality in the Wangaratta area, home to around 220 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 8 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+60%), roughly 36.4 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 some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
220
Median age
53
Median household income / week
$1,137
Dwelling vacancy
17.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
21 of 120
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Employment rate
61.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
8 / 0 / 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)
8
Against the person
2
Against property
4
Rate per 1,000 residents
36.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 110 residents
State safety percentile
31.9th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+60%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault1
  • A232 Non-Fv Common Assault1
  • B19 Other Fire Related Offences1
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary1
  • B49 Other Theft1

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,040
  • Whitfield District Primary SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Valley View Dr/Wangaratta - Whitfield Rd

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Planning & development

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

5 planning-related records

2021· 4 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Variation of Liquor License to `General License¿ and Increase in Red Line Area
    4905 WANGARATTA-WHITFIELD ROAD WHITFIELD 3733Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Use and Development of Land for Group Accommodation
    4861 Wangaratta-Whitfield RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Removal of Native Vegetation
    62 Peipers LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Creation of an Access to a Road in a Road Zone Category 1
    6149 Mansfield-Whitfield RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 1 proposal

  • March 2020

  • Variation to Liquor Licence (Licensed Area) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    4861 Wangaratta-Whitfield 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 · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

13 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Bicycle Repair Station
  • Bus stop
  • Hobbledehoy CaféCafe

    4905 Wangaratta - Whitfield Road

  • Whitfield General StoreConvenience store
  • King Valley Fine FoodDeli
  • Whitfield GaragePetrol station
  • Whitfield Police StationPolice
  • Australia PostPost office

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
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)
10
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
82.5/100
Cohort rank
#88 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

  • Creation of an Access to a Road in a Road Zone Category 1planning6149 Mansfield-Whitfield RoadLodged 14 Jan 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Native Vegetationplanning62 Peipers LaneLodged 12 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of Land for Group Accommodationplanning4861 Wangaratta-Whitfield RoadLodged 17 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation of Liquor License to `General License¿ and Increase in Red Line Areaplanning4905 WANGARATTA-WHITFIELD ROAD WHITFIELD 3733Lodged 07 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation to Liquor Licence (Licensed Area) in accordance with the endorsed plansplanning4861 Wangaratta-Whitfield RoadLodged 03 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Valley View Dr/Wangaratta - Whitfield Rdtransport
  • Whitfield District Primary SchoolschoolsPrimary
  • A211 Fv Serious Assaultcrime1
  • A232 Non-Fv Common Assaultcrime1
  • B19 Other Fire Related Offencescrime1

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