Bandiana vs Wodonga
The verdict
Wodonga is more affordable, with a median house price of $503K versus $599K in Bandiana. Wodonga rates higher for transport (72 vs 0). Bandiana is closer to the coast (214.6 km vs 217.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bandiana rates higher (100 vs 52/100 in Wodonga).
Scores
| Bandiana | Wodonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 68 |
| Transport | 0 | 72 |
| Education | 40 | 43 |
| Liveability | 21 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bandiana | Wodonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 855 | 20,259 |
| Median age | 23 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,017 | $1,364 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.2% | 26.7% |
| Born in Australia | 89.6% | 80.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bandiana High Growth · Wodonga High Growth
Property
| Bandiana | Wodonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $599K | $503K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $339K |
| House price YoY | 22.2% | -11.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bandiana | Wodonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 52 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 117 | 582 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 234 | 444 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 117 | 508 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,041 | 9,161 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bandiana | Wodonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 9 |
| Government | 1 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | 971 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bandiana · Wodonga
Transport
| Bandiana | Wodonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 74 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.8 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Bandiana | Wodonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.0°C | 31.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 700 | 700 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 7 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 27 |
| Parks | 5 | 67 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 40 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 267 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 10 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 214.6 km | 217.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 255.5 km | 253.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.5 km | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Bandiana | Wodonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 855 | 20,259 |
| Estimated 2025 | 975 | 19,709 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,136 | 26,921 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.34% | -0.69% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bandiana or Wodonga?
Bandiana has the higher residential safety score (Bandiana 100/100 vs Wodonga 52/100).
Which is more affordable, Bandiana or Wodonga?
Wodonga is more affordable, with a median house price of $503K versus $599K.
Which has better schools, Bandiana or Wodonga?
Bandiana has a higher average school ICSEA (Bandiana 991 vs Wodonga 971; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bandiana or Wodonga?
Wodonga has the higher transport score (Bandiana 0/100 vs Wodonga 72/100).
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