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West Wodonga

VIC 3690 · Wodonga

14,794 (2021) → 14,920 est. (2025) · High Growth

47
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

14,794
Population
$523K
Median house (2024)
68
Safety score
41
Transport score

West Wodonga is a high growth suburb in Wodonga, VIC 3690, about 251km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $523K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 41/100, and is about 221km inland. West Wodonga has an overall score of 47/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.

251.2 km
To Melbourne CBD
221.2 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
4.5 km
To nearest station

Demographics

14,794
Population
39
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,452
vs NSW median-21.5%
Bachelor degree or higher23.6%
Born in Australia84.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse5,021 / 179 / 454

Top countries of birth: England (1.9%), New Zealand (1.01%), Philippines (0.79%), Germany (0.63%), India (0.5%)

Top languages: Punjabi (0.36%), Vietnamese (0.36%), Tagalog (0.35%), Mandarin (0.33%), Croatian (0.28%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$523K-2.8%
Median house (2024)
$345K+2.8%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

68
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

61
Break & enter dwelling412/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
36
Motor vehicle theft243/100k
74
Domestic assault500/100k
5
Robbery34/100k
53
Non-domestic assault358/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 759 (all categories, latest year)5,131 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

45

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

25
Within 10km7 in suburb
5
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 985 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Victory Lutheran CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1071
  • Catholic College WodongaSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1060
  • Belvoir Wodonga Special Developmental SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 928
  • Melrose Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 881
  • Wodonga Middle Years College-Flying Fruit Fly Circus SchoolCombined · Government
  • Wodonga Middle Years College-Felltimber CampusCombined · Government
  • Wodonga Senior Secondary College-Wodonga Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Monica's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.9kmICSEA 1044
  • Wodonga West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 923
  • Wodonga Senior Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 942
  • Indie School WodongaSecondary · Independent · 6.1kmICSEA 943
  • St Augustine's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.1kmICSEA 1046
  • Wodonga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 984
  • Blackburn English Language School-Wodonga CampusCombined · Government · 6.5km
  • Wodonga Middle Years CollegeCombined · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 953
  • Wodonga South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 933
  • Albury West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.6kmICSEA 931
  • Wodonga Middle Years College-HighWater CampusCombined · Government · 7.6km
  • Grace Christian College WodongaCombined · Independent · 7.8kmICSEA 1040

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

41
27Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationWodonga Railway (4.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

31.0°C
Summer max
13.0°C
Winter max
700mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
66 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5858 in suburbParks
2020 in suburbPlaygrounds
7575 in suburbPools
55 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
22 in suburbGPs
22 in suburbPharmacies
77 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
3030 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalWodonga Regional Health Service (5.7 km)
Nearest vet3.4 km
Nearest airportAlbury (13.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

9

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

5
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
30
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

37

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

58
Parks
1
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

2

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.07

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

22

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

4
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services8
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 8 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.54

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate0.21%
Projected population 204119,659
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Wodonga

Huon CreekData not available0transportWodonga$485K72transportCastle CreekData not available0transportGateway IslandData not available49transportBarnawartha NorthData not available0transportLeneva$650K5transport

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Frequently asked questions about West Wodonga

Is West Wodonga safe?

West Wodonga has a residential safety score of 68/100, 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 5,131 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in West Wodonga?

In West Wodonga, the .

How far is West Wodonga from Melbourne CBD?

West Wodonga is about 251.2 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in West Wodonga?

West Wodonga has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 985 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in West Wodonga?

West Wodonga has a transport score of 41/100 and 27 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.