Overall score
Albury
66.8/100
Wodonga
74.6/100
Albury vs Wodonga suburb comparison (NSW vs VIC)
Albury for retirees; Wodonga for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlburyWodonga
Crime rate
Albury
138.3 / 1k
Wodonga
134.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albury
379
Wodonga
696
Population
Albury
4,955
Wodonga
20,259
Metric leadAlbury 3Wodonga 62 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Albury | Wodonga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.8/100 | 74.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.7/100 | 80.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.3 / 1k | 134.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 58 |
| Public transport stops | 172 | 76 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 379 | 696 |
| Planning activity | 52 | 95 |
| Population | 4,955 | 20,259 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Across states, Albury is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, whereas Wodonga is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Albury is stronger for a quieter safety profile and public transport access; Wodonga answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves. Albury generally means more mid-market housing value, while Wodonga leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Albury suits retirees more clearly, whereas Wodonga is the stronger match for families and investors.