Community Services
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.
For further information on making the shift to living and working in the Rural City of Wangaratta or to download the New Residents Kits, follow the link below to the council website.
Tourist Information
The Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre provides information to visitors and residents about the Rural City of Wangaratta including the surrounding Legends, Wine and High Country Region and other parts of Victoria.
The Centre also provides information on food and wine, festivals, events and the arts, cycling, adventure, natural attractions, legends and heritage, accommodation and entertainment. Specialised information kits can be provided on request.
The Visitor Information Centre located at 104 Murphy Street, Wangaratta and operates from 9.00am to 5.00pm seven days a week.
For further information:
Freecall: 1800 801 065 or (03) 5721 5711
Email: tourism@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Housing and Real Estate
Housing options in the area vary from city living, inner CBD terraces, welcoming villages and lifestyle properties on the fringe of town. For further information on current properties to buy, rent, board or lease please contact local agents (for contact details please click on link below).
Education and Childcare
There is an impressive range of educational opportunities serving the city and surrounding region. From pre-school upwards the choices are comprehensive. For further information click on the link below.
Local Education and Childcare facilities