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VIC · Wangaratta Council

Waldara, VIC, 3678

Current weather

12.1°CModerate rain showers

96% humidity · 28.6 km/h wind · 15.4° / 9.9° today · 22.3 mm rain

Desirability index

96.1/100

#16 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Waldara is a small locality in the Wangaratta area, home to around 677 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 6 offences in 2026, roughly 8.9 offences per 1,000 residents, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
677
Median age
47
Median household income / week
$2,456
Dwelling vacancy
6.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
15 of 242
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
66.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
10 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
6
Against the person
0
Against property
6
Rate per 1,000 residents
8.9
State safety percentile
2.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary2
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft1
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle1
  • B49 Other Theft2

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

29 planning-related records

2021· 17 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Development of Five Dwellings and Five Lot Subdivision
    8 FAIRWAY DRIVE WALDARA 3678Permit issued by the RA
  • Development of a Domestic Outbuilding
    86 WANGANDARY ROAD WALDARA 3678Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding
    OLD SCHOOL ROAD WALDARA 3678Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Development of an Outbuilding (Domestic Shed)
    485 WANGARATTA-YARRAWONGA ROAD WALDARA 3678Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Residential Subdivision and Removal of an Easement
    85 OLD SCHOOL ROAD WALDARA 3678NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Development of an Outbuilding (Domestic Shed) (35 Wonga Park Drive)
    WANGARATTA-YARRAWONGA ROAD WALDARA 3678Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Extension of Outbuilding greater than 80sqm in area
    63 OLD SCHOOL ROAD WALDARA 3678Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Development of an Outbuilding
    71 Usshers DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Lot B Old School Road Waldara - Amendment to Agreement
    OLD SCHOOL ROAD WALDARA 3678Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of an Outbuilding (Domestic Shed) greater than 80sqm
    74 Firbank DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding (Domestic Shed)
    23D OLD SCHOOL ROAD WALDARA 3678Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding (Domestic Shed)
    83 Firbank DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Removal of Native Vegetation
    Road ReservePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of an Outbuilding (Domestic Shed)
    485 Wangaratta-Yarrawonga RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Shed
    92 Wangandary RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding (Domestic Shed) Associated with a Dwelling
    3 Kookaburra CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development of a Shed
    40 Usshers DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 12 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Development of an Outbuilding (Domestic Shed) Associated with a Dwelling
    Old School RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Development of an Outbuilding (Domestic Shed)
    5 Kookaburra CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an Outbuilding (Domestic Shed) associated with a Dwelling
    573 Wangaratta-Yarrawonga RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Construction of a Shed
    84 Firbank DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Forty Two Lot Subdivision and Removal of Native Vegetation
    566 Wangaratta-Yarrawonga RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Development of Shed Greater than 80 Square Metres
    61 Firbank DriveLapsed
  • Three (3) Lot Subdivision (re-subdivision) and Partial Removal of an Easement (Drainage Easement E-2 PS344273T)
    768 Reith RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Development of an Outbuilding (Domestic Shed) associated with a Dwelling
    80 Firbank DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding (Domestic Shed) Associated with a Dwelling
    61 Old School RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Two Lot Subdivision and Removal of Native Vegetation
    774 Reith RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Use and Development of Land for a Second Dwelling
    17 MEGAN COURT WALDARA 3678Permit issued by the RA

  • February 2020

  • Two Lot Subdivision
    84 Talgai DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Parking

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Desirability index

Desirability score
96.1/100
Cohort rank
#16 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Construction of a Shedplanning84 Firbank DriveLodged 29 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an Outbuilding (Domestic Shed) associated with a Dwellingplanning573 Wangaratta-Yarrawonga RoadLodged 09 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Five Dwellings and Five Lot Subdivisionplanning8 FAIRWAY DRIVE WALDARA 3678Lodged 28 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by the RA
  • Development of Shed Greater than 80 Square Metresplanning61 Firbank DriveLodged 24 Jun 2020 · Lapsed
  • Development of a Domestic Outbuildingplanning86 WANGANDARY ROAD WALDARA 3678Lodged 28 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Shedplanning92 Wangandary RoadLodged 24 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Shedplanning40 Usshers DriveLodged 08 Feb 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an OutbuildingplanningOLD SCHOOL ROAD WALDARA 3678Lodged 17 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuildingplanning71 Usshers DriveLodged 29 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding (Domestic Shed)planning485 WANGARATTA-YARRAWONGA ROAD WALDARA 3678Lodged 26 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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