West Wodonga
VIC 3690 · Wodonga
14,794 (2021) → 14,920 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3690 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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 985 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Victory Lutheran CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1070
- Catholic College WodongaSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1054
- Belvoir SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 934
- Melrose Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 877
- Wodonga Senior Secondary College-Wodonga Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Government
- Wodonga Middle Years College-Felltimber CampusCombined · Government
- Wodonga Middle Years College-Flying Fruit Fly Circus SchoolCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Monica's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.9kmICSEA 1040
- Wodonga West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 932
- Wodonga Senior Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 943
- Indie School WodongaSecondary · Independent · 6.1kmICSEA 946
- St Augustine's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.1kmICSEA 1041
- Wodonga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 981
- Blackburn English Language School-Wodonga CampusCombined · Government · 6.5km
- Wodonga Middle Years CollegeCombined · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 939
- Wodonga South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 937
- Albury West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.6kmICSEA 918
- Wodonga Middle Years College-HighWater CampusCombined · Government · 7.6km
- Grace Christian College WodongaCombined · Independent · 7.8kmICSEA 1036
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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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
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 984 (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.