Leneva vs Wodonga
The verdict
Wodonga is more affordable, with a median house price of $503K versus $650K in Leneva. Leneva rates higher for education (50 vs 43). Wodonga rates higher for liveability (84 vs 11). Leneva is closer to the coast (209.6 km vs 217.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Leneva rates higher (69 vs 52/100 in Wodonga).
Scores
| Leneva | Wodonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 68 |
| Transport | 5 | 72 |
| Education | 50 | 43 |
| Liveability | 11 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Leneva | Wodonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,317 | 20,259 |
| Median age | 33 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,305 | $1,364 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.3% | 26.7% |
| Born in Australia | 85.3% | 80.7% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Leneva High Growth · Wodonga High Growth
Property
| Leneva | Wodonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $650K | $503K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $339K |
| House price YoY | -5.1% | -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
| Leneva | Wodonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 52 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 380 | 582 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 444 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 228 | 508 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,050 | 9,161 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Leneva | Wodonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 9 |
| Government | 0 | 6 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,040 | 971 |
Transport
| Leneva | Wodonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 5 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 74 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.4 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Leneva | 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 | 7 | 67 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 40 |
| Swimming pools | 14 | 267 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 10 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 209.6 km | 217.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 245.9 km | 253.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.5 km | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Leneva | Wodonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,317 | 20,259 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,501 | 19,709 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,750 | 26,921 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.32% | -0.69% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Leneva or Wodonga?
Leneva has the higher residential safety score (Leneva 69/100 vs Wodonga 52/100).
Which is more affordable, Leneva or Wodonga?
Wodonga is more affordable, with a median house price of $503K versus $650K.
Which has better schools, Leneva or Wodonga?
Leneva has a higher average school ICSEA (Leneva 1040 vs Wodonga 971; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Leneva or Wodonga?
Wodonga has the higher transport score (Leneva 5/100 vs Wodonga 72/100).
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