Baranduda
VIC 3691 · Wodonga
3,041 (2021) → 3,466 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Baranduda is a high growth suburb in Wodonga, VIC 3691, about 254km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $630K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 18/100, and is about 209km inland. Baranduda has an overall score of 31/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3691 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.24%), New Zealand (0.99%), Germany (0.72%), Netherlands (0.53%), India (0.46%)
Top languages: French (0.33%), Punjabi (0.26%), Spanish (0.26%), German (0.2%), Italian (0.2%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 987 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Francis of Assisi Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1048
- Baranduda Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 974
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bandiana Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1000
- Grace Christian College WodongaCombined · Independent · 7.2kmICSEA 1036
- Wodonga South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 937
- Wodonga Middle Years CollegeCombined · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 939
- Blackburn English Language School-Wodonga CampusCombined · Government · 8.6km
- Wodonga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.7kmICSEA 981
- Wodonga Senior Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 943
- Indie School WodongaSecondary · Independent · 9.7kmICSEA 946
- St Augustine's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.8kmICSEA 1041
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Baranduda
Is Baranduda safe?
Baranduda has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,414 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Baranduda?
In Baranduda, the .
How far is Baranduda from Melbourne CBD?
Baranduda is about 253.7 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Baranduda?
Baranduda has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1011 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Baranduda?
Baranduda has a transport score of 18/100 and 8 bus stops.