West Wodonga vs Wodonga
The verdict
Wodonga is more affordable, with a median house price of $503K versus $523K in West Wodonga. Wodonga rates higher for transport (72 vs 41). Wodonga is closer to the coast (217.7 km vs 221.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, West Wodonga rates higher (68 vs 52/100 in Wodonga).
Scores
| West Wodonga | Wodonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 68 |
| Transport | 41 | 72 |
| Education | 42 | 43 |
| Liveability | 57 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| West Wodonga | Wodonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,794 | 20,259 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,452 | $1,364 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.6% | 26.7% |
| Born in Australia | 84.8% | 80.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: West Wodonga High Growth · Wodonga High Growth
Property
| West Wodonga | Wodonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $523K | $503K |
| Median unit price | $345K | $339K |
| House price YoY | -2.8% | -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
| West Wodonga | Wodonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 52 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 412 | 582 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 243 | 444 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 500 | 508 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,131 | 9,161 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| West Wodonga | Wodonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 9 |
| Government | 5 | 6 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 971 |
See the full school list on each profile: West Wodonga · Wodonga
Transport
| West Wodonga | Wodonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 41 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 74 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.5 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| West Wodonga | 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 | 1 | 7 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 27 |
| Parks | 58 | 67 |
| Playgrounds | 20 | 40 |
| Swimming pools | 75 | 267 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 10 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 221.2 km | 217.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 251.2 km | 253.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| West Wodonga | Wodonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,794 | 20,259 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,920 | 19,709 |
| Projected 2041 | 19,659 | 26,921 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.21% | -0.69% |
Common questions
Which is safer, West Wodonga or Wodonga?
West Wodonga has the higher residential safety score (West Wodonga 68/100 vs Wodonga 52/100).
Which is more affordable, West Wodonga or Wodonga?
Wodonga is more affordable, with a median house price of $503K versus $523K.
Which has better schools, West Wodonga or Wodonga?
West Wodonga has a higher average school ICSEA (West Wodonga 985 vs Wodonga 971; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, West Wodonga or Wodonga?
Wodonga has the higher transport score (West Wodonga 41/100 vs Wodonga 72/100).
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