Overall score
West Wodonga
45.3/100
Wodonga
51.0/100
West Wodonga vs Wodonga, VIC Suburb Comparison
West Wodonga for value; Wodonga for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
West WodongaWodonga
Crime rate
West Wodonga
74.3 / 1k
Wodonga
131.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
West Wodonga
25
Wodonga
696
Population
West Wodonga
14,794
Wodonga
20,259
Metric leadWest Wodonga 4Wodonga 81 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesWodonga
- Best for best valueWest Wodonga
- Best for best schoolsWodonga
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 | West Wodonga | Wodonga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.3/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.3/100 | 68.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 74.3 / 1k | 131.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 44 | 58 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 76 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 696 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 95 |
| Green cover | 11.5% | 11.1% |
| Population | 14,794 | 20,259 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, West Wodonga is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Wodonga is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, West Wodonga 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.
Retirees may find West Wodonga the better fit, while 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.