Killara vs Wodonga, VIC suburb comparison

Killara for retirees and families; Wodonga for investment and value.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

KillaraWodonga

Overall score

Killara

48.8/100

Wodonga

74.6/100

Crime rate

Killara

Wodonga

134.1 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Killara

17

Wodonga

696

Population

Killara

1,485

Wodonga

20,259

Metric leadKillara 3Wodonga 5across 8 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.

CategoryKillaraWodonga
Overall score48.8/10074.6/100
Housing (desirability)91.7/10080.6/100
Crime rate134.1 / 1k
Schools & preschools8
Parks & reserves258
Public transport stops76
Walkability0.0/100100.0/100
Nearby amenities17696
Planning activity295
Population1,48520,259
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)8/103/10

Comparison summary

Killara reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Wodonga is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.

Killara tends to lead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, while Wodonga stands out for parks and reserves and walkability. Killara generally means more mid-market housing value, while Wodonga leans toward more approachable housing costs.

Choose Killara if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Wodonga for investors and value-focused buyers.

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