Median house price
$635k
+12% change
VIC · Wodonga Council
Wodonga, 3690
Est. population · Jun 2025
21,062
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.4%
Median age
39
Median income
$1,364/wk
Employment rate
57.1%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$635,000
Languages at home
10%non-English
Most common: Nepali, Vietnamese, Punjabi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Café precinct
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Away from the major hubs, Wodonga is a established suburb in Wodonga Council with its own quieter rhythm. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. Families have many nearby school and early-learning options to choose from.
A practical retail strip keeps errands local: groceries and daily services without a long trip. Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach.
Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
Desirability rates excellent overall, led by growth momentum, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities, while community and employment land closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.
At a glance
Wodonga snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$500/wk
Population (ERP)
21,062
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.3%
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
#2
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
83rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
65th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
31st
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
- 74.6/100 — Excellent
- State standing
- Top 2% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 68th in Australia
- State rank
- 24th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #2 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #2 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $500
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $635,000
- Median price change
- +12.4%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
21,062(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +2.4% over 5 years · 65th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +2.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +183
- Change in 5 years
- +501
- Growth rank in VIC
- 65th 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 (~22,450), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 20,259
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,364
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 645 of 8,814
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,387
- Employment rate
- 57.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 7,050 / 981 / 104 (+ 18 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)
- 2,824
- Against the person
- 392
- Against property
- 1,493
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 134.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 52 residents
- State safety percentile
- 83th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -11.8%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage232
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle228
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store176
- B49 Other Theft258
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order368
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 8
- Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
- 963.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 31th
School list
- Wodonga Senior Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 943 · 22th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 1,348 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Wodonga West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 932 · 19th percentile · LBOTE 22% · 289 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Indie School WodongaSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 946 · 23th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 1,617 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- St Augustine's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1041 · 65th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 318 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- St Monica's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1040 · 64th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 511 students · Top SEA quarter 18% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Wodonga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 981 · 38th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 869 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Wodonga Middle Years CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 939 · 21th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 996 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Catholic College WodongaSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1054 · 70th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 1,229 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
9 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Belgarde Avenue Pre-Schoolkindergarten
- Koori First Step Preschoolchildcare
- Wodonga Homestead Early Learningchildcare
- childcarechildcare
- childcareStanely Streetchildcare
- childcarechildcare
- childcarechildcare
- childcarechildcare
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
76 public transport stops in this suburb
- Opal Ct/Melrose Dr
- Wodonga CBD/Elgin Bvd
- Wodonga Railway Station
- Wodonga Station
- Wodonga Station/Moloney Dr
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
696 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
12 restaurants · 12 cafes · 5 pubs · 5 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 21 fast food · 2 bakeries · 1 libraries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 52 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 67 parks mapped in suburb, 23 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 76 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 9 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 84 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.59
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.57
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.31
Food & drink(52)
- Henri'sBakery
- ValentinesBakery
- Andiamo Street KitchenCafe
- BeanStation CafeCafe
- Blind Freddy's CafeCafe
- Boost JuiceCafe
- Cafe
- Close Collective CafeCafe
198A High Street, Wodonga
- Common GroundsCafe
- DelibeanCafe
- Junction CafeCafe
23 Elgin Boulevard
- Piccolo PodCafe
- Platinum BrewCafe
- PloughmansCafe
- Ali Baba Kebab & PizzeriaFast food
- Bowl and RollFast food
- Burger UrgeFast food
130 High Street, Wodonga
- Charcoal ChickenFast food
- Chicken StopFast food
- Donut KingFast food
- Gino's Pizzas WodongaFast food
- Grey's TakeawayFast food
- Junction Kebab & FriesFast food
87-89 High Street, Wodonga
- Junction Pissa WodongaFast food
104 High Street, Wodonga
- KerabFast food
- KFCFast food
- Nicks TakeawayFast food
- Noodle BarFast food
- Oishi Oishi WodongaFast food
- Red RoosterFast food
- Smokin' Joe's Pizza & GrillFast food
53 High Street, Wodonga
- SubwayFast food
- Sushi FrenzyFast food
- Wilson Street StoreFast food
- ZambreroFast food
- Carrier ArmsPub
- Cheeky Peak BreweryPub
- Elgin HotelPub
- Goods Shed Craft Beer CafePub
Unit 2 71 Church Street, Wodonga
- Huon HillPub
- Broad GaugeRestaurant
- Chao ThaiRestaurant
- Gum Tree PieRestaurant
- Indian TandooriRestaurant
- King of CurriesRestaurant
- Lee Corner ChineseRestaurant
- Real Thai Kitchen RestaurantRestaurant
- Real Thai Kitchen RestaurantRestaurant
71 High Street, Wodonga
- Restaurant
- Rock n Roll RoastRestaurant
- Southside CucinaRestaurant
- The Vietnamese Guy Albury WodongaRestaurant
112-114 High Street
Shopping(11)
- Butcher on RiseButcher
- Convenience store
- EG AustraliaConvenience store
- FoodaryConvenience store
- African GroceriesSupermarket
- AldiSupermarket
72 Elgin Boulevard
- ColesSupermarket
- ColesSupermarket
1-13 South Street
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(12)
- Childcare
24 Stanely Street, Wodonga
- Childcare (2)
- Koori First Step PreschoolChildcare
- Scout HallCommunity centre
- Upper Murray Regional Library - WodongaLibrary
- Indie School WodongaSchool
63-67 South Street, Wodonga
- St Monica's Primary SchoolSchool
137 Brockley Street
- Wodonga Middle Years College Huon CampusSchool
22-24 Mitchell Street
- Wodonga Primary SchoolSchool
33 Mitchell Street
- Wodonga Senior Secondary CollegeSchool
80 Brockley Street
- Wodonga West Primary SchoolSchool
230 Lawrence Street
Health & services(14)
- Dentist (2)
- Wodonga Family DentistsDentist
- Wodonga Regional Health ServiceHospital
- Central Medical GroupMedical clinic
- Dorevitch PathologyMedical clinic
137 High Street, Wodonga
- Lifebridge Medical CentreMedical clinic
8 Nilmar Avenue
- Marina RadiologistMedical clinic
- Medical clinic
- Wodonga Medical CentreMedical clinic
- Wodonga West Medical ClinicMedical clinic
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
Unit 1 180 High Street, Wodonga
- TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy
- Veterinary
Sport & outdoors(110)
- Dog park (2)
- Club Lime ExpressGym
- F45 TrainingGym
Unit 2 71 Church Street, Wodonga
- Green Room Yoga & WellnessGym
81 High Street, Wodonga
- Belvoir ParkPark
- Brian Callanan ParkPark
- Carl Fietz FrontagePark
- Dr Bill Grant ParkPark
- Dr John Schlink ParkPark
- Ernest Condon CorridorPark
- Felix Grundy ParkPark
- Gerard Moylan ParkPark
- Henry Hine ReservePark
114 Lawrence Street
- Jack Eames FrontagePark
- Jenny Elford ParkPark
- Jim Costelloe ParkPark
- Les Stone ParkPark
- Max Gray ParkPark
- Merle Mason ParkPark
- Pam Stone ParkPark
- Park (3)
- Phill Locke Adams ParkPark
- Richardson ParkPark
- Robert Prentice ParkPark
- Russell Conhrane ParkPark
4 Pettiford Court, Wodonga
- Tooley ParkPark
- Willow ParkPark
- Woodland GrovePark
- Playground (23)
- Kelly ParkSports centre
- Martin ParkSports centre
- Wodonga Bowls ClubSports centre
- Wodonga Tennis CentreSports centre
- CricketSports field
- Oval 1 John Flower OvalSports field
- Oval 2 - Les Cheesley OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (48)
Entertainment(1)
- The CubeTheatre
Transport(35)
35 bus stops
Other(98)
- Alcohol (3)
- BWSAlcohol
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
180*184 High Street, Wodonga
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Pre Mix KingsAlcohol
- Artwork (9)
- ANZBank
- Bendigo BankBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
- Hume BankBank
- WestpacBank
- Bbq
- Bench (89)
- Washo's Bike ShopBicycle
Unit 4 39 Hovell Street
- Bicycle Parking (18)
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Book TowerBooks
- Baker HyundaiCar
42-44 High Street, Wodonga
- Car World WodongaCar
- RepcoCar Parts
68 Elgin Boulevard, Wodonga
- MycarCar repair
- Lifeline ShopCharity
61 High Street
- VinniesCharity
74 High Street
- Albury Wodonga Community CollegeCollege
63-67 High Street, Wodonga
- Court ComplexCourthouse
- KmartDepartment Store
- TargetDepartment Store
- Drinking water (4)
- Wonder CleanDry Cleaning
- Erotic NightsErotic
73 High Street, Wodonga
- Evie NetworksEV charging
- Tesla SuperchargerEV charging
5-13 Havelock Street, Wodonga
- Fitness Station (2)
- Thistle & FernFlorist
- Finer FramesFrame
- Lester & SonFuneral Directors
- Art Space WodongaGallery
- Garden (3)
- Border BarberHairdresser
- InfinikiHairdresser
- Hardware
- Quest ApartmentsHotel
- Tempting Acai and Ice CreamIce Cream
158 High Street, Wodonga
- Information
- Laundry
- Wodonga TattslottoLottery
- Wodonga PlazaMall
71 Elgin Boulevard, Wodonga
- OptusMobile Phone
- TelstraMobile Phone
21 Elgin Boulevard
- Motel 24Motel
- Motel Wellington WodongaMotel
- Twin City Motor InnMotel
- Warrina Motor InnMotel
- Mahony's NewsagencyNewsagent
174 High Street, Wodonga
- Michael Smith OptometryOptometrist
68 Elgin Boulevard, Wodonga
- Snow Trek & TravelOutdoor
- Parking (124)
- Parking Entrance (5)
- Cash ConvertersPawnbroker
129A High Street, Wodonga
- PetstockPet
68 Elgin Boulevard, Wodonga
- 7-ElevenPetrol station
53 High Street, Wodonga
- AmpolPetrol station
- CaltexPetrol station
- EG AustraliaPetrol station
- ShellPetrol station
- Healthfocus PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
Unit 2 107-119 High Street, Wodonga
- Picnic Table (33)
- Grace Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
59 Mitchell Street, Wodonga
- New Life Community Church of ChristPlace of worship
30a Brockley Street
- Place of worship (2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
- Serbian Orthodox Church of Saints Peter and PaulPlace of worship
- St Augustine's Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
- St. John's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
221 Beechworth Road, Wodonga
- St. Stephen's Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
177 Beechworth Road, Wodonga
- The Salvation Army Wodonga CorpsPlace of worship
- Wodonga Slavic Seventh-day Adventist ChurchPlace of worship
- Plant Nursery
- Wodonga Police ComplexPolice
100 Hovell Street, Wodonga
- Australia PostPost office
196 High Street, Wodonga
- Public Building
- Wodonga Senior Citizens HallPublic Building
- Public toilets
- Recycling (14)
- Shelter (52)
- Zumii ShoesShoes
81 High Street
- Paul's Ski ShopSki
- Tattoo
- Telephone
- First Choice TobacconistTobacco
- HelloworldTravel Agency
Unit 1 135 High Street, Wodonga
- Wodonga TravelTravel Agency
86 High Street, Wodonga
- BeaurepairesTyres
- TyrepowerTyres
- Wodonga TAFEUniversity
2
- Waste Basket (21)
- Cash Savers WodongaYes
133 High Street, Wodonga
- Gateway HealthYes
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
58 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Alan Cracknell ParkPark
- Arthur Dunstan ParkPark
- Belvoir ParkPark
- Bernie Cox ParkPark
- Bradbury ParkPark
- Branko Palavestra ParkPark
- Brian Callanan ParkPark
- Carl Fietz FrontagePark
- Castle Heights ParkPark
- Clyde Cameron ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 122
- Parks (OSM)
- 67
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
11 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Grace Presbyterian Church
59 Mitchell Street, Wodonga
- New Life Community Church of Christ
30a Brockley Street
- Place of worship (2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church
- Serbian Orthodox Church of Saints Peter and Paul
- St Augustine's Catholic Church
- St. John's Anglican Church
221 Beechworth Road, Wodonga
- St. Stephen's Uniting Church
177 Beechworth Road, Wodonga
- The Salvation Army Wodonga Corps
- Wodonga Slavic Seventh-day Adventist Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 23
- Nearest hospital
- Wodonga Regional Health Service (1.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Alpha Medical CentreDoctor
- Central Medical GroupDoctor
- Chemist WarehouseHigh StreetPharmacy
- DentistDentist
- DentistDentist
- DentistPark View CloseDentist
- DoctorDoctor
- DoctorDoctor
- Dorevitch PathologyHigh StreetSample_Collection
- Elmwood Medical CentreMcFarland RoadDoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 1,008
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 47.9
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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).
95 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
August 2021
- Buildings and works (covered walkway) in the ACZ1, HO40 & PO67 HIGH STREET WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works in the C2Z3/87 THOMAS MITCHELL DRIVE WODONGA 3690Withdrawn
- Development of two dwellings on a lot in GRZ122 DALGLEISH STREET WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of two dwellings on a lot in the GRZ120 DALGLEISH STREET WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct a shed & car parking waiver in the INDZ12/14-16 OSBURN STREET WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of land for service industry (excluding panel beating)2/12 SOUTH STREET WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of land into two lots in the GRZ147 GORDON STREET WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Building and works in the C2Z.63 HIGH STREET WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct a Restricted retail premise. Waiver of 5 car parks. To erect and display internally illuminated business identification signage.21 OSBURN STREET WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Two lot subdivision in the GRZ1326 BEECHWORTH ROAD WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of land for an Indoor Recreation Facility (Gym) in the IN1Z7 BRADFORD STREET WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct a single dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm2/29 BROCKLEY STREET WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Staged buildings and works to construct a mixed use precinct and the use of the land for a cinema-based entertainment facility in the Activity Centre Zone 1 (ACZ1), demolition in the HO10, a reduction of carparking and bicycle parking spaces and to erect and display signage at Junction Place, Elgin Boulevard, Wodonga.ELGIN BOULEVARD WODONGA 3690Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
- Buildings and works to construct 19 warehouses in the Commercial 2 Zone; reduction in car parking spaces1/4353 ANZAC PARADE WODONGA 3690Lapsed
- Use of land for a medical centre (psychological services); reduction in car parking requirements18 THOMAS MITCHELL DRIVE WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and Development of the land for a service station, four convenience restaurants, business identification signage (including one electronic sign), alteration of an access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1 and removal of native vegetation (one tree)1/4353 ANZAC PARADE WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Buildings and works (one new building and an electricity transformer) in the Industrial 1 Zone1 PETCARE PLACEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct a dwelling on a lot containing an existing dwelling in the General Residential Zone. To reduce number of car parking spaces by one (1).1/74 LAWRENCE STREET WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of two lots and creation and removal in part of easement in IN1Z, DPO3 and FO176 VICTORIA CROSS PARADE WODONGA 3690Withdrawn
- Subdivide the land into three lots and Buildings and Works to construct three units in the GRZ14 CHARLES STREET WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works (extension to existing medical centre) in the ACZ110 NILMAR AVENUE WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of the land in to four lots in the GRZ197 HUONS HILL ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2- lot subdivision and Use and development for two dwellings in the GRZ113 NOEL STREET WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct two dwellings on a lot in the GRZ150 VERMONT STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Buildings and works to construct multiple dwellings and multiple commercial tenancies in the ACZ1. Subdivision of the land into multiple lots. Reduction of 5 car parks to be provided on-site.41-43 ELGIN BOULEVARD WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works, and use of the land for a Bottle shop in the Activity Centre Zone 1. To construct and display signage. To use land to sell or consume liquor.ELGIN BOULEVARD WODONGA 3690Withdrawn
- Subdivision of the land into 37 lots GRZ1 and DPO1CASTLE CREEK ROAD WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works in the Industrial 1 Zone. Use of the land for a Convenience Restaurant in the Industrial 1 Zone. Subdivision of the land into 2 lots. To create a carriageway easement. To construct and display advertising signage. To create access to and subdivide land adjacent to a road in a Road Zone Category 1. To waive shower and change room requirements.196 MELBOURNE ROAD WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- (Amendment to permit) Subdivide the land into three lots and Buildings and Works to construct three units in the General Residential Zone14 CHARLES STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivide the land into three lots and Buildings and Works to construct three units in the General Residential Zone14 CHARLES STREETNo permit required
- To use the land as an indoor recreation facility (dance studio) in the ACZ11-3/14-16 SOUTH STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works in the INZ1 Zone13 MICHAEL DRIVE WODONGA 3690Withdrawn
- Use and development land for a Motel, caretakers residence and food and drinks premises, reduction of car parking (1 space) and use of land to sell and consume liquor21A OSBURN STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Development of two units on a lot in the GRZ143 HEREFORD STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use the land for a retail premise (other than Food and drink premises, Gambling premises, Landscape gardening supplies, Motor vehicle, boat and caravan sales, postal agency, Shop and Trade supplies) in the ACZ1. To erect and display Business identification and Promotion Signage.180-184 HIGH STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two new dwellings on a lot in the GRZ11/5 WARSAW CRESCENTPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two dwellings on a lot in the GRZ11/5 ATHENS STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of the land into two lots in the GRZ118 THOMAS MITCHELL DRIVEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to erect shade sail in the ACZ1 & PO169 HIGH STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works in the INZ1 (SHED)26 KANE ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
31 active roadworks / incidents
- ITS Delivery activities occurring between 27/04/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME OUT-MELBOURNE RAMP OF26 Apr 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HIGH STREET, LINCOLN CAUSEWAY05 May 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BANDIANA LINK ROAD, HIGH STREET05 May 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BANDIANA LINK ROAD, BANDIANA LINK-HUME OUT RAMP ON05 May 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BANDIANA LINK ROAD, HUME IN-BANDIANA LINK RAMP OF05 May 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME OUT-HIGH RAMP OF, LINCOLN CAUSEWAY05 May 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, BANDIANA LINK-HUME OUT RAMP ON05 May 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be exit ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HUME FREEWAY, BANDIANA LINK-HUME OUT RAMP ON05 May 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be exit ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BANDIANA LINK ROAD, HUME IN-BANDIANA LINK RAMP OF05 May 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be exit ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BANDIANA LINK ROAD, HIGH STREET05 May 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
3 heritage places
- CAMBOURNE PARK HOMESTEADNH0233
- CLYDE CAMERON COLLEGENH2192
- DE KERRILLEAU HOMESTEADNH0381
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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 18.4 km away).
Coalition 51.8%Labor 48.2%
4.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -2.6 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- WodongaLabor 47.9% · Coalition 52.1% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Wodonga CentralLabor 51.0% · Coalition 49.0% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Wodonga SouthLabor 46.9% · Coalition 53.1% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- LenevaLabor 36.5% · Coalition 63.5% TPP (2025)3.6 km away
- West Wodonga VictoryLabor 47.6% · Coalition 52.4% TPP (2025)4.3 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
This suburb ranks highly for
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
More in Wodonga Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.