Wangaratta, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Wangaratta, in the Wangaratta Rural City local government area.
| Locality | Wangaratta |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Wangaratta Rural City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.36537 |
| Longitude | 146.31212 |
| Population | 29,808 |
| Density | 633.9 /km² |
| Area | 47.0 km² |
| Elevation | 151 m |
| Postcode | 3677 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 201 km northeast |
Wangaratta is a locality in the Wangaratta Rural City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 29,808. The locality covers an area of 47.0 km², giving a population density of about 633.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 151 m above sea level. It lies approximately 201 km northeast of Melbourne. Wangaratta is located at 36.3654°S, 146.3121°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3677. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Wangaratta rests on the broad, fertile plains where the Ovens River meets the Broken Creek, a landscape sculpted by the patient work of water and wind. It lies 58.5 km west-south-west of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 243°T), and is situated 13.3 km north-east of Glenrowan. The land here unfolds in a gentle sweep, a patchwork of emerald pastures and golden fields under a sky that often holds a particular, crystalline clarity, especially as the sun begins its descent, painting the clouds in hues of apricot and rose. The air carries the faint, sweet scent of drying grasses and the distant lowing of cattle, a constant, quiet hum that underpins the town's character. Mature river red gums stand sentinel along the waterways, their rough bark a testament to seasons past, offering shade and a sense of enduring presence to the surrounding terrain.
The history of Wangaratta is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural bounty of the North East, a legacy that continues to shape its local economy. For generations, this region has thrived on sheep grazing and cereal cropping, the land yielding its gifts through the diligent efforts of its inhabitants. This pastoral heritage is evident in the sturdy woolsheds and the sprawling stations that dot the neighbouring countryside, a direct line connecting the present to the pioneering spirit of its founders. More recently, the emergence of the wine industry, particularly with the celebrated King Valley nearby, has added another layer to Wangaratta's economic fabric, drawing travellers and enthusiasts alike to sample its sophisticated offerings. The town itself serves as a vital hub, its streets alive with the commerce of local produce, the steady flow of goods and people a quiet testament to its enduring role as a centre of regional importance.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wangaratta, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Wangaratta, in the Wangaratta Rural City local government area.
Detailed location data for Wangaratta includes the postcode (3677), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Wangaratta Rural City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Wangaratta is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |