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VIC · Wodonga Council

West Wodonga, 3690

Est. population · Jun 2025

14,888

Growth (1 yr)

+0.3%

Growth (5 yr)

+0.8%

Median age

39

Median income

$1,452/wk

Employment rate

57.9%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$640,500

Languages at home

5.4%non-English

Most common: Punjabi, Vietnamese, Filipino

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

62.4/100
Good

Top 20% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
  • National parks
  • Education hub
What West Wodonga is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, High desirability, National parks, Education hub

Suburb profile

West Wodonga is a regional established suburb in Wodonga Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Melbourne. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away.

Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.

Reported crime has been falling recently. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

Desirability rates good overall, led by growth momentum, plus schools and education, while community and employment land closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

West Wodonga snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$641k

+17% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

14,888

+0.3% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

5.4%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#21

among Country & regional · Established

Safety

64th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

47th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

2/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

19th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
62.4/100 — Good
State standing
Top 20% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
783rd in Australia
State rank
252nd in VIC
Peer rank
#21 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#34 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$640,500
Median price change
+17%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

14,888(June 2025)

+0.3% annual · +0.8% over 5 years · 47th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.3%
5-year growth
+0.8%
Change in 1 year
+37
Change in 5 years
+125
Growth rank in VIC
47th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~15,150), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
14,794
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$1,452
Dwelling vacancy
5.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
324 of 6,017
Median monthly mortgage
$1,365
Employment rate
57.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
5,021 / 454 / 179 (+ 29 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
1,066
Against the person
195
Against property
540
Rate per 1,000 residents
71.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 76 residents
State safety percentile
63.6th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-19.4%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage101
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary52
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle87
  • B49 Other Theft79
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order174

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
934
Median ICSEA percentile
19th
School list
  • Belvoir SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 934 · 19th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 158 students · Top SEA quarter 5%View on My School →
  • Melrose Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 877 · 7th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 338 students · Top SEA quarter 3%View on My School →
  • Victory Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1070 · 75th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 906 students · Top SEA quarter 27%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

7 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Cool Frogs Wodongachildcare
  • Felltimber Child Carekindergarten
  • K - Child Carekindergarten
  • Moorefield Child Carechildcare
  • childcarechildcare
  • childcarechildcare
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

28 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Buckland Ct/Mayfair Dr
  • La Trobe University/University Dr
  • The Border Mail Offices/McKoy St
  • Wodonga TAFE/87 McKoy St
  • Wodonga TAFE/87 McKoy St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

24 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 cafes · 15 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 58 parks mapped in suburb
  • Well connected by public transport — 28 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 16 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
32/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.07
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.07
Parks per 1,000 residents
3.92
Food & drink(1)
  • Pie FaceCafe
Shopping(1)
  • UnitedConvenience store
Sport & outdoors(16)
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (15)
Other(6)
  • Bench
  • Parking
  • UnitedPetrol station
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter
  • Waste Transfer Station

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

44 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Alan Goyne ParkPark
  • Albert Terrill ReservePark
  • Alma Rogers ParkPark
  • Bill Black ParkPark
  • Bill Buckpitt ParkPark
  • Bill Orr ParkPark
  • Bob Crosby ParkPark
  • Brian Esler ParkPark
  • Charles Ryan ParkPark
  • Coyle ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
129
Parks (OSM)
58

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
5
Nearest hospital
Wodonga Regional Health Service (5.7 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Chemist WarehousePharmacy
  • Daintree Medical CentreDoctor
  • DentistDentist
  • Federation ClinicForde CourtDoctor
  • TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
792
Participants per 1,000 residents
53.2

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
29° / 15°
Rainfall
153 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
22° / 9°
Rainfall
178 mm · ~22 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 4°
Rainfall
254 mm · ~32 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
20° / 8°
Rainfall
206 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

35 planning-related records

2021· 22 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend a warehouse in the Mixed Use Zone 1 and Design and Development Overlay 1. Reduction of car parking spaces.
    8 STEAD STREET WEST WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings on a lot in the GRZ1
    16 STEVENSON STREET WEST WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works, and use of the land for a contractors depot in the Industrial 1 Zone & Environmental Significance Overlay - Schedule 5.
    166 OLD BARNAWARTHA ROAD WEST WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To transfer a reserve into council ownership under provisions of section 24A of the Subdivision Act 1988.
    2C TRAFALGAR STREET WEST WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for a warehouse in the Commercial 2 Zone
    6 TRAFALGAR STREET WEST WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Two lot subdivision in MUZ and DDO1
    21 ISDELL PLACE WEST WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Construction of a shed in the MUZ & DDO1
    209 MCKOY STREET WEST WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development in relation to single dwelling to construct two sheds in the LRDZ, RCZ and ESO2.
    36 MCGAFFINS ROADWithdrawn
  • Construction of a shed in MUZ and DDO1
    4 LEWINGTON STREET WEST WODONGA 3690Withdrawn
  • Development within 100m of a waterway in RLZ2
    68 WHITESTONE PLACE WEST WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • To remove restriction T824043Q from lot 34 on PS330373S
    7 AIREY COURT WEST WODONGA 3690Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of land into three lots, creation of easement and removal of covenant in the IN1
    1/2 ROMET ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of vacant land into 4 lots in the MUZ & DDO
    207 MCKOY STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision in the IN1Z
    MCKOY STREET WEST WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct two dwellings on a lot
    1/20 STEVENSON STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into multiple lots in the MUZ & DDO1
    54 DAINTREE WAY WEST WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Use and development of land for a dwelling in the Rural Conservation Zone; Buildings and works associated with a dwelling in the BMO and ESO2
    4 KINGSWOOD WAYPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for informal recreation in the BMO, ESO2, & PCRZ.
    FELLTIMBER CREEK ROADWithdrawn

  • January 2021

  • Development of two new dwellings in the GRZ1
    1/33 RITTER ROAD WEST WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct multiple dwellings in the GRZ1
    13 MCEACHERN COURT WEST WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three dwellings on a lot
    1/6 DIAMOND DRIVE WEST WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development associated with Single Dwelling in the FZ, SLO1 and BMO.
    77 COYLES ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 13 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works within 100m of a waterway
    112 COYLES ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works, and use of the land for a cartage contractor's depot in the Mixed Use Zone and Design and Development Overlay - Schedule 1. To construct and display a Business identification sign.
    17 ELKINGTON ROAD WEST WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Subdivision of the land into 7 lots in the Low Density Residential Zone and Bushfire Management Overlay. To remove native vegetation in accordance with Clause 52.17.
    FELLTIMBER CREEK ROAD WEST WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for restricted retail (Pet supplies) in IN1Z, waiver of six (6) car parking spaces
    4 ROMET ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Building and works (shed) in the CZ2
    20 TRAFALGAR STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for development of a service station in the C2Z, display of advertising signs.
    5 MOOREFIELD PARK DRIVEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a transport terminal and rural store - Amendment to include Materials Recycling
    15 GREENHILL ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works in the GRZ1
    319 LAWRENCE STREETWithdrawn

  • August 2020

  • Building and works for the construction of two dwellings in the General Residential Zone 1
    8 HIGGINSON COURTPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Buildings and Works to construct three dwellings in the General Residential Zone 1
    9 RAPSEY COURTPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Buildings and works (storage shed) in the Commercial 2 Zone
    5 FOOTMARK COURTPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Subdivide the land into two lots
    CLUBHOUSE PLACEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to Covenant AB355772G
    4 LYTHAM COURTPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 06/12/2025 and 06/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 5:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, MELBOURNE-HUME IN RAMP ON05 Dec 2025 – 05 Dec 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Indi
Member of Parliament
Helen HAINES (Independent)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
120,774
Turnout (2025)
92.8%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.4 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 56.7%Labor 43.3%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 16.5 km away).

Coalition 52.9%Labor 47.1%

3.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -0.9 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • West Wodonga VictoryLabor 47.6% · Coalition 52.4% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
  • Wodonga CentralLabor 51.0% · Coalition 49.0% TPP (2025)5.4 km away
  • WodongaLabor 47.9% · Coalition 52.1% TPP (2025)5.7 km away
  • Wodonga SouthLabor 46.9% · Coalition 53.1% TPP (2025)7.3 km away
  • LenevaLabor 36.5% · Coalition 63.5% TPP (2025)8.2 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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