Life in Wangaratta
Life in Wangaratta
Welcome to Wangaratta. We know you are going to love living in Wangaratta and have a great time if you are passing through.

Life in Wangaratta
Is Wangaratta a good place to live?
Yes, Wangaratta is a great place to live or visit. Below our guide to Wangaratta will give you all the information you need to make moving here easier or make your trip a more informed and enjoyable one.
Visas required to live in Wangaratta
If you happen to be a citizen from a country other than Australia and are looking to move to Wangaratta, you are going to need a visa to do so. Australia has many visas on offer that could allow you to live and work in Wangaratta. Due to there being many different visas, each with it’s own rights and obligations, it is best to take our Free Visa Assessment so we can provide accurate advice on the visa options available to you in your specific circumstances.
If you are moving to Wangaratta and want to find a job in Wangaratta we have a guide specifically on how to find and apply for jobs in Wangaratta for new arrivals. Always make sure you have secured a visa that allows you to work before starting your new job.
Map of Wangaratta
Weather in Wangaratta
Wangaratta
Wangaratta is a city in the northeast of Victoria, Australia, 236 km (147 mi) from Melbourne along the Hume Highway. The city had an estimated urban population of 19,318 at June 2018. Wangaratta has recorded a population growth rate of almost 1% annually from 2016 to 2018 which is the second highest of all cities in North-Eastern Victoria.
The city is located at the junction of the Ovens and King rivers, which drain the northwestern slopes of the Victorian Alps. Wangaratta is the administrative centre and the most populous city in the Rural City of Wangaratta local government area.
Hotels and Accommodation in Wangaratta
There are all types of accommodation available in Wangaratta. The best place to find Hotels, serviced apartments or holiday lets is via Book Direct and Save Bookdirectandsave.com
This website lists the exact same properties as Airbnb and booking.com but does not charge the high commissions so their nightly accommodation rates are cheaper.
Or contact any of these great local hotels, apartments or holiday accommodation businesses.
Wangaratta is full of great businesses and helpful services. Below are a selection of our best.
Accountants in Wangaratta
Banks in Wangaratta
Cafes in Wangaratta
Carpet Cleaners in Wangaratta
Dentists in Wangaratta
Doctors and Medical clinics in Wangaratta
You can make an appointment at any of these local doctors or clinics.
Contact one of the Wangaratta Electricians below
Hospitals in Wangaratta
Mechanics in Wangaratta
Newspapers in Wangaratta
Pest Control in Wangaratta
Plumbers in Wangaratta
Real Estate Agents in Wangaratta
Restaurants in Wangaratta
Schools in Wangaratta
Solicitors in Wangaratta
Supermarkets in Wangaratta
Vets in Wangaratta
For all information on living in towns and cities across Australia visit our Living in Australia index page where you will find 160 guides on areas right across the country.
To live and work in Australia you might be eligible for an Australian Work Visa or a Permanent Residency visa as a skilled worker. Find out more and move to Australia to live and work and start you new life.