# Demographics & Identity — Wangaratta

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Area: Wangaratta (Council (LGA))

An older population defines the feel of Wangaratta, where the typical resident is 45. The community has grown by 11% since 2011, now reaching nearly 30,000 people, with a notably high proportion of seniors compared to the rest of the state.

The population grew by about 2,993 people since 2011 to reach 29,808. Residents are noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 45, which is 7 years older than the Victorian average.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 1.9% of the population, which is about the same as the state average. Nearly half of residents are married, while those in de facto relationships rose to 11.6% since 2011.

Seniors make up 24.1% of the area, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. This older profile is clear in the structure, as older adults and seniors together make up over half the population.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 29,808 | +11.2% since 2011 |
| Median age | 45 yrs | +4.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.9% | +94.2% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 24.1% | +25.4% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 17.5% | -7.7% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 11.6% | +37.5% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 26.8%, Seniors (65+) 24.1%, Young adults (25–44) 21.3%, Children (0–14) 17.5%, Youth (15–24) 10.3%

**Marital status** — Married 47.6%, Never married 31.8%, Divorced 10.0%, Widowed 7.0%, Separated 3.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA26700/wangaratta/topic/demographics-identity