Overall score
Albury
57.2/100
Wodonga
51.0/100
Albury for retirees and schools; Wodonga for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
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
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Albury | Wodonga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.2/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.5/100 | 68.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.3 / 1k | 131.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 58 |
| Public transport stops | 172 | 76 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 390 | 696 |
| Planning activity | 64 | 95 |
| Green cover | 19.7% | 11.1% |
| Population | 4,955 | 20,259 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 3/10 |
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.