Albury vs Wodonga Suburb Comparison (NSW vs VIC)

Albury for retirees and schools; Wodonga for investment and value.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

AlburyWodonga

Overall score

Albury

57.2/100

Wodonga

51.0/100

Crime rate

Albury

138.3 / 1k

Wodonga

131.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Albury

390

Wodonga

696

Population

Albury

4,955

Wodonga

20,259

Metric leadAlbury 5Wodonga 53 tiedacross 13 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.

CategoryAlburyWodonga
Overall score57.2/10051.0/100
Housing (desirability)61.5/10068.8/100
Crime rate138.3 / 1k131.0 / 1k
Schools & preschools88
Weather (desirability)23.4/10023.4/100
Parks & reserves458
Public transport stops17276
Walkability100.0/100100.0/100
Nearby amenities390696
Planning activity6495
Green cover19.7%11.1%
Population4,95520,259
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)8/103/10

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 public transport access, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Wodonga answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. Albury generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Wodonga leans toward more approachable housing costs.

Albury suits retirees more clearly, whereas Wodonga is the stronger match for families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.

Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.

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