Waldara flood & bushfire risk
Of Waldara’s 466 mapped properties, 0.6% are in a mapped flood area and 62.4% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Waldara’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Waldara
Flood and bushfire areas across Waldara. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Waldara
Waldara sits in the Wangaratta council area, which recorded 1,992 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 1,992 total. Figures are for the whole Wangaratta council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Waldara
Waldara is mostly residential. The most common zones:
Low density residential — mostly detached houses on standard suburban blocks.
Zone: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 2
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Low density residential — mostly detached houses on standard suburban blocks.
Zone: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 3
School catchments in Waldara
Waldara can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Waldara
At the 2021 Census, 10% of Waldara’s 677 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Waldara
Wangaratta council approved 164 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Wangaratta council area (not just Waldara). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.