Wangaratta is located in the heart of North East Victoria, a bustling provincial centre in a region of breathtaking beauty. This is Victoria's most geographically diverse and scenic region, offering a blend of city life and welcoming villages, native bushland, pastoral landscapes and snow capped peaks.

There are 27,000 residents living in the municipality, of whom 18,000 live in urban Wangaratta. The rich agricultural land surrounding Wangaratta yields gourmet produce and world class wines, a paradise for wine and food lovers. The nearby alpine ranges are a playground for skiers in winter, while in summer fishing, bushwalking and cycling are popular pursuits.

No wonder 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. Read the Wangaratta - Make it Happen in Provincial Victoria brochure and learn how others have made the switch to living, working and investing in Wangaratta. Be inspired! Make it Happen in Wangaratta.