Overall score
Bonegilla
50.4/100
Wodonga
74.6/100
Bonegilla for retirees and families; Wodonga for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bonegilla
50.4/100
Wodonga
74.6/100
Crime rate
Bonegilla
25.8 / 1k
Wodonga
134.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bonegilla
22
Wodonga
696
Population
Bonegilla
610
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 | Bonegilla | Wodonga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.4/100 | 74.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 80.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.8 / 1k | 134.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 58 |
| Public transport stops | — | 76 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 22 | 696 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 95 |
| Population | 610 | 20,259 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 3/10 |
Put side by side, Bonegilla is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Wodonga is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Bonegilla pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Wodonga is the better pick for parks and reserves and walkability. Bonegilla generally means more sought-after housing, while Wodonga leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Bonegilla suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Wodonga is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.