Whitfield, VIC 3733 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Whitfield is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3733, home to 220 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Wangaratta local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 164 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 220
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $1,137 /week
- Median personal income
- $669 /week
- Median family income
- $1,625 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Wangaratta
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hume
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Indi
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Whitfield District Primary School
- Myrrhee Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Valley View Dr/Wangaratta - Whitfield Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 pub or bar
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 49 resolvable premises in Whitfield. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4 across postcode 3733 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 2 property offences.
- Wider Wangaratta LGA: 9,523 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Whitfield?
Whitfield (VIC 3733) had 220 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Wangaratta local government area.
What is the median rent in Whitfield?
The median advertised rent in Whitfield is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Whitfield?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Whitfield covering government sectors. Nearest include: Whitfield District Primary School (0.2 km), Myrrhee Primary School (9.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Whitfield?
Whitfield is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Whitfield?
Across postcode 3733, 4 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (2). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Whitfield?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Whitfield centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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