Rural City of Happy Little Locals

"You can go to the Warby's and do some downhill" - Logan

''I love that I get to perform in front of tonnes of people at the Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre" - Dakota

"My backyard in Melbourne was little and now we have a huge one!" - Hudson

Whether you are looking for a bigger backyard for your kids or a more relaxed outdoor lifestyle for them to grow up in, Wangaratta is the place to be.

We've got the best of both worlds - a thriving CBD with world class facilities surrounded by some of the most stunning scenery in Australia. Wangaratta offers:

• Affordable properties with big backyards 
• 20 primary schools plus three high schools, all offering excellent education
• A vibrant business community with diverse career opportunities
• An outdoor lifestyle with multiple national parks, hiking, cycling, fishing, lakes and skiing on your doorstep
• Over 80 parks and reserves, including new pump track and skate park
• World class facilities including the recently refurbished Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic Centre and the Performing Arts & Convention Centre
• Supportive and inclusive community with a range of social and competitive sporting clubs and community groups

Find out why our Little Locals love Wangaratta

Discover more reasons to move to Wangaratta

Townships

Whether your after city living or a country lifestyle, you can find the perfect town in the Rural City of Wangaratta. With quality schools, employment prospects and housing options to suit all tastes and budgets, you won't regret the decision to move to Wangaratta.

Work

Looking for work or want to relocate your business? The opportunities are endless in Wangaratta.

Education

Wangaratta & the surrounding towns has a selection of pre-school/kindergarten, primary schools and high schools (both public and private) offering high quality and personalised education for your children. Where smaller towns outside of Wangaratta don't offer the institutions within the townships themselves, a reliable bus service to and from school can give you peace of mind.