Wodonga
VIC 3690 · Wodonga
20,259 (2021) → 19,709 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Wodonga is a high growth suburb in Wodonga, VIC 3690, about 254km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $503K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 9 schools, a transport score of 72/100, and is about 218km inland. Wodonga has an overall score of 68/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 52/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.8%), India (1.5%), New Zealand (0.89%), Germany (0.78%), Philippines (0.76%)
Top languages: Nepali (0.87%), Vietnamese (0.74%), Punjabi (0.6%), Hindi (0.36%), Mandarin (0.35%)
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 978 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Augustine's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1046
- St Monica's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1044
- Wodonga Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 984
- Wodonga Middle Years CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 953
- Indie School WodongaSecondary · IndependentICSEA 943
- Wodonga Senior Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 942
- Wodonga South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 933
- Wodonga West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 923
- Blackburn English Language School-Wodonga CampusCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wodonga Middle Years College-Felltimber CampusCombined · Government · 1.8km
- Wodonga Middle Years College-Flying Fruit Fly Circus SchoolCombined · Government · 1.8km
- Catholic College WodongaSecondary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1060
- Wodonga Senior Secondary College-Wodonga Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Government · 1.9km
- Melrose Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 881
- Belvoir Wodonga Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 928
- Victory Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 1071
- Grace Christian College WodongaCombined · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1040
- Wodonga Middle Years College-HighWater CampusCombined · Government · 3.9km
- Indie School AlburySecondary · Independent · 4.7kmICSEA 911
- Albury West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 931
- St Patrick's Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 1065
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Wodonga
Is Wodonga safe?
Wodonga has a residential safety score of 52/100, 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 9,161 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wodonga?
In Wodonga, the .
How far is Wodonga from Melbourne CBD?
Wodonga is about 253.7 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Wodonga?
Wodonga has 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 971 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wodonga?
Wodonga has a transport score of 72/100, including 1 train station and 74 bus stops.