Wangaratta Population 2026
Wangaratta has a population of 29,808, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Victoria. Roughly 0.1% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 189× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,808
Rank in Australia
#51
Coordinates
36.36°S, 146.32°E
~151 m elevation · Australia/Melbourne
Distance to capital (Canberra)
280 km
174 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Victoria
Cities near Wangaratta
- Wodonga38,949 people · ~57 km away
- Shepparton32,067 people · ~83 km away
- Echuca15,056 people · ~143 km away
- Wallan15,004 people · ~168 km away
- Bendigo103,034 people · ~188 km away
- Balwyn North21,302 people · ~193 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Wangaratta?
Wangaratta has a population of 29,808 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Australia.
What region is Wangaratta in?
Wangaratta is located in Victoria, Australia.
Is Wangaratta the capital of Australia?
No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 280 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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