Victoria location profile
Waaia VIC 3637
Waaia is a small rural township in the Shire of Moira, surrounded by dairy farms and broadacre cropping. It offers quiet country living with a close-knit community and strong local sporting traditions.
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Why families consider Waaia
Predominantly farming families and multi‑generation residents, with a mix of young families and retirees. Lifestyle is community‑oriented, laid‑back, and centred on agriculture, local sport, and nearby township services.
Amenities & services
- Local general store and community hall
- Shops and supermarkets in Numurkah (10–15 min drive)
- Shops and services in Nathalia (10–15 min drive)
- NCN Health – Numurkah hospital and clinics
- NCN Health – Nathalia hospital and urgent care
- Cafes, pubs and eateries in Numurkah and Nathalia
- Numurkah Library (Goulburn Valley Libraries), Numurkah
- Nathalia Library (Goulburn Valley Libraries), Nathalia
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train: Shepparton Station (V/Line to Melbourne)
- V/Line coach services Shepparton–Cobram via Numurkah/Nathalia
- Goulburn Valley Highway (A39)
- Murray Valley Highway (B400)
- Katunga–Picola Road
- Waaia–Bearii Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Waaia Recreation Reserve (football, netball, cricket)
- Community events at Waaia & District Hall
- Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club (nearby)
- Nathalia Sports & Recreation Reserve
- Walking and birdwatching at Kinnairds Wetlands (Numurkah)
- Waaia Recreation Reserve
- Kinnairds Wetlands (Numurkah)
- Barmah National Park (near Nathalia)
- Broken Creek parklands (Nathalia)
Education context
Limited in Waaia; long day care, kindergarten and family day care available in Numurkah and Nathalia, plus school bus services.
- La Trobe University – Shepparton Campus (Shepparton)
- University of Melbourne – Dookie Campus (Dookie)
- Monash University – Rural Health Shepparton (Shepparton)