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Wangandary

VIC 3678 • Victoria

217
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
42.98 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralAgriculturalPeacefulHigh Country
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About Wangandary

Wangandary is a rural locality in north-eastern Victoria, situated within the Rural City of Wangaratta local government area approximately 40 kilometres south-east of Wangaratta. Covering around 43 square kilometres of farming country, the locality is characterised by grazing land and open countryside typical of the upper King River valley region. With a population of around 217 residents spread across a large area, Wangandary is a quiet semi-rural locality with a close connection to the land and the outdoor lifestyle of Victoria's high country foothills.

Residents are within reasonable driving distance of Wangaratta, which offers full urban services including hospitals, schools, supermarkets, and a railway station on the Melbourne–Sydney main line. The King Valley wine region lies nearby, adding to the area's appeal for those who enjoy fine food, cycling, and the natural scenery of the Victorian Alps foothills. Wangandary is best suited to those seeking rural acreage living with access to Wangaratta's services, in a region that is gaining popularity for its high country lifestyle and proximity to skiing, bushwalking, and the Ovens and King river valleys.

Wangandary falls under postcode 3678 and is governed by the Wangaratta Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3678
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wangaratta
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.69°, 146.48°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
42.98 km²
Population Density
5 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3678

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3678 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$51,966
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,461

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3678; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wangaratta
40 km
N/A (car required)

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Wangaratta 45-60 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
245 km
By Train
Drive to Wangaratta (~40 km) then V/Line Albury train to Melbourne (~2 hrs 45 min)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 45 min - 3 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 30 min - 3 hr

🛣️ Access via the Ovens Highway; Wangaratta is the main regional hub with full services and rail access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Spread-out rural locality with no local services; a car is essential for all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
217
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Wangaratta Local Government Area, which contains Wangandary. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
260.4 / 100k
2yr Down 21.1% 10yr Up 26.2%
Motor vehicle theft
131.8 / 100k
2yr Up 36.4% 10yr Up 98.4%
Non-FV assault
280.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 16.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
3.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
286.8 / 100k
2yr Down 25.2% 10yr Down 29.3%
View all offence subgroups for Wangaratta →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wangandary known for? +

Wangandary is known as a peaceful rural locality in north-eastern Victoria's high country foothills, near the King Valley wine region and the picturesque Ovens and King river valleys.

How far is Wangandary from Melbourne? +

Wangandary is approximately 245 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, roughly a 2.5 to 3 hour drive via the Hume Freeway and Ovens Highway.

Does Wangandary have public transport? +

Wangandary has no direct public transport service. The nearest rail access is at Wangaratta (approximately 40 km away), which has V/Line services to Melbourne; a car is essential for daily travel.

What is the population of Wangandary? +

Wangandary has a population of approximately 217 residents, spread across a rural area of around 43 square kilometres within the Rural City of Wangaratta.

Is Wangandary a good place to live? +

Wangandary suits those seeking a genuine rural lifestyle in Victoria's high country, with the benefits of nearby Wangaratta's services and the natural beauty of the King Valley and Victorian Alps within easy reach.

What is the postcode for Wangandary? +

The postcode for Wangandary is 3678, shared with Wangaratta and surrounding localities in north-eastern Victoria.

Is Wangandary a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Wangandary is part of the Wangaratta LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.