Overall score
Bandiana
44.5/100
Wodonga
51.0/100
Bandiana vs Wodonga, VIC Suburb Comparison
Bandiana for retirees and families; Wodonga for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BandianaWodonga
Crime rate
Bandiana
34.8 / 1k
Wodonga
131.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bandiana
55
Wodonga
696
Population
Bandiana
855
Wodonga
20,259
Metric leadBandiana 4Wodonga 71 tiedacross 12 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 | Bandiana | Wodonga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.5/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.1/100 | 68.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.8 / 1k | 131.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 58 |
| Public transport stops | — | 76 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 696 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 95 |
| Green cover | 12.4% | 11.1% |
| Population | 855 | 20,259 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bandiana is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Wodonga is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Bandiana is stronger for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Wodonga answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves. On housing, Bandiana sits in a approachable band, compared with a affordable feel in Wodonga.
Retirees may find Bandiana the better fit, while families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wodonga.
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.