Median house price
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VIC · Indigo Council
Wooragee, 3747
Est. population · Jun 2025
341
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.6%
Median age
50
Median income
$1,924/wk
Employment rate
62.9%
Languages at home
2.4%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Wooragee is a quieter smaller community in Indigo Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Reported crime has been falling recently. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum compared with similar regional towns, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Wooragee snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
341
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.1%
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
#229
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
15th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
56th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
47th
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
- 33.3/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5006th in Australia
- State rank
- 966th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #229 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #479 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
341(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +0.6% over 5 years · 56th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +0.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +2
- Growth rank in VIC
- 56th 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 (~350), extrapolated at +1.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 342
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $1,924
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 19 of 145
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Employment rate
- 62.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 125 / 0 / 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)
- 7
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 20.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 114 residents
- State safety percentile
- 15.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -30%
Most common offence types
- A211 Fv Serious Assault2
- A89 Other Dangerous Or Negligent Acts Endangering People1
- B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary2
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle2
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,001
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 47th
School list
- Wooragee Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1001 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 65 students · Top SEA quarter 18% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Wooragee Primary School/Beechworth-Wodonga Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
9 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 2/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Community(2)
- Wooragee Primary SchoolSchool
1011 Beechworth-Wodonga Road
- Wooragee Community CentreTownhall
Sport & outdoors(2)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Transport(1)
1 bus stops
Other(4)
- Wooragee CFAFire station
- Parking
- Picnic Table
- Public toiletPublic toilets
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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Reedy Creek K18 Streamside ReserveNature reserve
- Woorragee I20 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Beechworth Health Service (8.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 9
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 26.4
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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
- 29° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 153 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 178 mm · ~22 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 254 mm · ~32 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 206 mm · ~26 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).
12 planning-related records
2021· 4 proposals
May 2021
- new dwellling, new shed, new stables135 REIDS WAY WOORAGEE 3747Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Amend PermitSECTION 4 RAIL TRAIL - WOORAGEE TO ROUNDABOUT WOORAGEE 3747Withdrawn
February 2021
- Dwelling65 Star LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Replacement Dwelling28 HONEYEATER LANE WOORAGEE 3747Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 8 proposals
October 2020
- Native Vegetation Removal - Rail Trail Section 6Section 6 - Beechworth to Yackandandah Rail Trail Magpie CreekNOD issued by a delegate
- Tennis Court UpgradesBeechworth-Wodonga RoadWithdrawn
August 2020
- Certification - Rail Trail306 Star LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Second Dwelling (Dual Occupancy)28 Honeyeater LaneLapsed
April 2020
- Extension & Shed41 Gemmell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Certification of a Plan234 Star LaneNo permit required
- Native Vegetation RemovalSection 4 Rail Trail - Wooragee to RoundaboutPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
- Development Plan plus, Two Lot Subdivision, subdivision adjacent to a category 1 road zone and alteration of access to a category 1 road zone.228 Edmondson LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Heritage
1 heritage place
- MAGPIE CREEK GOLD MINING DIVERSION SLUICENH1253
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 21.6 km away).
Coalition 49.1%Labor 50.9%
7.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -4.2 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- WoorageeLabor 50.6% · Coalition 49.4% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- YackandandahLabor 55.1% · Coalition 44.9% TPP (2025)8.7 km away
- BeechworthLabor 63.2% · Coalition 36.8% TPP (2025)9.2 km away
- StanleyLabor 67.4% · Coalition 32.6% TPP (2025)12.5 km away
- ChilternLabor 47.3% · Coalition 52.7% TPP (2025)19.6 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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