Overall score
Leneva
49.3/100
Wodonga
51.0/100
Leneva for families and value; Wodonga for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Leneva
49.3/100
Wodonga
51.0/100
Crime rate
Leneva
19.6 / 1k
Wodonga
131.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Leneva
2
Wodonga
696
Population
Leneva
1,317
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 | Leneva | Wodonga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.3/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 68.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.6 / 1k | 131.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 58 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 76 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 696 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 95 |
| Green cover | 4.9% | 11.1% |
| Population | 1,317 | 20,259 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 3/10 |
Leneva reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Wodonga is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Leneva is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook; Wodonga answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access. On housing, Leneva sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Wodonga.
Leneva suits retirees more clearly, whereas Wodonga is the stronger match for 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.