Wangaratta South flood & bushfire risk
Of Wangaratta South’s 275 mapped properties, 3.3% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Wangaratta South’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 Wangaratta South
Flood and bushfire areas across Wangaratta South. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Wangaratta South
Wangaratta South 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 Wangaratta South
Wangaratta South is mostly rural. The most common zones:
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE
Rural residential — acreage-style homes on large lots; semi-rural living.
Zone: RURAL LIVING ZONE - SCHEDULE 2
Rural residential — acreage-style homes on large lots; semi-rural living.
Zone: RURAL LIVING ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
School catchments in Wangaratta South
Wangaratta South can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Wangaratta South
At the 2021 Census, 7.5% of Wangaratta South’s 550 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 Wangaratta South
Wangaratta council approved 164 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Wangaratta council area (not just Wangaratta South). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 27 Kalinya Road, Wangaratta South VIC 3678
- 401 Lindner Road, Wangaratta South VIC 3678
- 48 Aminya Road, Wangaratta South VIC 3678
- 369 Shanley Street, Wangaratta South VIC 3678
- 67 Snow Road, Wangaratta South VIC 3678
- 78 Taminick Gap Road, Wangaratta South VIC 3678
- 69 Jarrott Road, Wangaratta South VIC 3678
- 26 Yarrahill Court, Wangaratta South VIC 3678
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.