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A Place to Call Home
Wangaratta is located in the heart of North East Victoria, a bustling provincial centre in a region of breathtaking beauty. This is Victoria's most geographically diverse and scenic region, offering a blend of city life and welcoming villages, native bushland, pastoral landscapes and snow capped peaks.
There are in excess of 28,000 residents living in the municipality, of whom approximately 18,000 live in urban Wangaratta. The rich agricultural land surrounding Wangaratta yields gourmet produce and world class wines, a paradise for wine and food lovers. The nearby alpine ranges are a playground for skiers in winter, while in summer fishing, bushwalking and cycling are popular pursuits.
No wonder Wangaratta is widely recognised as offering a premier provincial lifestyle. The regional economy is exceptionally diverse. Wangaratta is home to major manufacturing, transport and distribution activities and is the regional headquarters for several state government agencies. Milawa in the King Valley is a hub for industries such as viticulture, cheese making and tourism. The incredibly successful Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues is an annual highlight. As expected, Wangaratta has significant shopping, educational, health and recreation facilities.
Here you can live life at the perfect pace, balancing family and career aspirations in a vibrant, safe, progressive and caring community.
Arts & Culture
Wangaratta is proud of its artistic and cultural activities providing the community with a cultural edge and sophistication.
Case Studies
Lifestyle and business.
Community
The comment that so many residents make about Wangaratta is how 'community minded' it is.
Education
There is an impressive range of educational opportunities serving the city and surrounding region.
Employment
Wangaratta is a major commercial and manufacturing centre for North East Victoria.
Healthy Living
Wangaratta's medical and welfare facilities are structured to meet the demands of a growing community.
Housing
Housing options vary from city living, inner CBD terraces, to welcoming villages, to lifestyle properties on the fringe of town.
Recreation
Whatever your taste in sport or relaxation, you're sure to find it here.