West Wodonga VIC 3690
West Wodonga is a suburb in Victoria, 315 km from Melbourne CBD, around 3 hours 20 minutes by car. Population is 14,794; the median age is 39 and the median household income is $75,504 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. Population grew 1.5% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $290 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,365. The area shows high flood risk and high bushfire risk. 7 schools sit within the suburb boundary, and walkability is low.
Is West Wodonga a good suburb?
West Wodonga scores a D (11/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on schools, transit, safety, and community.
Below the state average
7 schools · Bottom 15% in VIC
Car-dependent
Walkability 0/100 · 314.7 km · 199 min drive to Melbourne
Around the state median
Median $620K
High bushfire risk
Fire 76/100 · Crime 68/100 · Flood 85/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 2/10 · median age 39 · 14,794 residents
Liveability Rating
11 / 100 · Ranked #867 in VICEach bar is West Wodonga's rank among VIC suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better).
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Our score
11 / 100
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Median House Price
Public listings dataWest Wodonga's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $620,000, roughly 16% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$620,000
Based on 83 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 28 days — median across 44 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 50 sales $602K
- 4 bed 22 sales $762K
- 5 bed 5 sales $1.15M
Units
$415,000
Based on 24 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 60 days — median across 8 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 19 sales $415K
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in West Wodonga are currently listed at around $675,000 on average. Based on 41 houses listed in the past six months.
Houses
$675K
41 houses listed in the last 6 months.
Units
$469K
5 units listed in the last 6 months.
46 of the suburb's 5,693 dwellings (0.8%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in West Wodonga rent for around $570 a week on average, based on 67 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
Houses
$570/wk
67 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
Units
$450/wk
7 units advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
74 rentals advertised against an estimated 1,936 rented homes (3.8%) in the last 6 months.
Rental affordability
June quarter 202596 Unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 31% of its income on the median rent in postcode 3690.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$570/week ($30,000 a year) on a $675,000 median
$450/week ($23,000 a year) on a $469,000 median
Based on a small sample (5 listings) — indicative only.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is West Wodonga safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in West Wodonga sits in the moderate band, with 877 incidents recorded in 2026 — down about 2% on the prior year.
877 offences
1.9% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–202528 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 2 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Seven schools serve West Wodonga, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 2,631 students across 4 schools (avg 658)
- • Sectors: 5 Government, 1 Catholic, 1 Independent
- • ICSEA 877-1070, median 994 (around the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Catholic College Wodonga (1,229 students)
Primary
Secondary
Combined
Walkability
West Wodonga is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car. Within the suburb there are 1 supermarket, 46 parks and 6 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside West Wodonga.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 26.2 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 21.2 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 10.2 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 12.4 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in West Wodonga.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 49%
- Premises covered
- 6,759
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Wodonga: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 36 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 9 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
West Wodonga is home to about 14,800 residents, with a median age of 39, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $76,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.4%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
14,794
Median Age
39
Median Household Income
$75,504/yr
Census Median Rent
$290/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,365/mo
Avg Household Size
2.4
Median Personal Income
$39,364/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
Unoccupied Dwellings
5.7%
Total Dwellings
5,693
Owner-Occupier Rate
66.0%
Houses
88.2%
Rental Stress
20.0%
Mortgage Stress
21.7%
Work From Home
9.7%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
348 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 32 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 1,848 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 84.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 89.6%
- Employment Rate
- 57.9%
- Completed Year 12
- 33.1%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
220 residents (1.5%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
5.6% of residents (782) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Melbourne (434).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 13,969 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
1% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (37 of 6,922).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 4,822 people work here; 6,922 employed residents live here.
Roughly as many jobs as working residents (0.7 per resident). At least 28% of employed residents must work outside the suburb.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,188 a year through Wodonga based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 43%
- Residential 18%
- Parks and recreation 13%
- Environmental 12%
- Infrastructure and transport 8%
- Industrial 3%
- Other and special use 2%
- Zones under 1% 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Wodonga
In the year to August 2026, 423 new dwellings were approved across Wodonga. That mix is 402 houses and 21 units. Approvals are up 2.7% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
No Registered Aboriginal Party is appointed for this area. About an eighth of Victoria, mostly in the north-east, has no appointment; that is a fact about the register rather than about the Country.
Climate & Setting
from Wodonga, 7.6 kmModerate rainfall.
- Elevation
- 189 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Annual rainfall
- 700 mm
- 80 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
8 facilities within 5 km- 0.7 kmCorrugated Paperboard and Paperboard Container ManufacturingTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Carbon monoxide
- 1.5 kmGravel and Sand QuarryingTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Carbon monoxide
- 1.6 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Total Nitrogen · Ammonia (total) · Total Phosphorus
- 3.0 kmOther Petroleum and Coal Product ManufacturingTop reported: Manganese & compounds · Fluoride compounds · Mercury & compounds
- 3.5 kmPolymer Film and Sheet Packaging Material ManufacturingTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Total Volatile Organic Compounds
EV adoption
In postcode 3690, 120 of 33,843 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.2% (729 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.5%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3690, 6,742 rooftop-solar systems totalling 45.6 MW have been installed since 2001, against 14,831 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 381 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
19 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3690 in 2025-26, rank 53 of 298 Victorian postcodes. The most was 404, in 2001-02.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Mortgage repayments
2 mortgage brokers are registered in this suburb, 9 across postcode 3690.
Land transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with State Revenue Office Victoria
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with State Revenue Office Victoria.
At $620,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with State Revenue Office Victoria.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Helen Haines Independent
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Helen Haines | 43.3% | 56.7% | -1.4 |
| 2022 | Helen Haines | 44.7% | 55.3% | -7.5 |
| 2019 | Helen Haines | 37.3% | 62.7% | +7.7 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Bill Tilley Liberal
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Bill Tilley LP | 50.9% | 36.7% | 63.3% |
| 2018 | Bill Tilley LP | 52.5% | 41.1% | 58.9% |
| 2014 | Bill Tilley LP | 54.6% | 40.3% | 59.7% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
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Common questions about West Wodonga
Is West Wodonga a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in West Wodonga is moderate (68/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect West Wodonga?
West Wodonga has a high recorded bushfire history (76/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a high share of it (85/100). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is West Wodonga a good place to live?
West Wodonga has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (11/100), ranked against other VIC suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of West Wodonga?
West Wodonga, VIC had a population of 14,794 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for West Wodonga, VIC?
The postcode for West Wodonga, VIC is 3690.
How far is West Wodonga from Melbourne?
West Wodonga is 315 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 199 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in West Wodonga?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in West Wodonga was $75,504 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in West Wodonga?
The median advertised rent in West Wodonga is $570 a week for houses (67 listings) and $450 a week for units (7 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in West Wodonga?
The median age of residents in West Wodonga was 39 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is West Wodonga at risk of bushfire?
West Wodonga has a high recorded bushfire history (76/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in West Wodonga?
There are 7 schools inside the West Wodonga boundary: 2 at and 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
What is the weather like in West Wodonga?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to West Wodonga, Wodonga (7.6 km away), 700 mm of rain a year over 80 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in West Wodonga?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does West Wodonga belong to?
West Wodonga sits within the Wodonga local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in West Wodonga?
The average residential rates bill through Wodonga is $2,188 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near West Wodonga?
Across Wodonga, 423 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 2.7% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is West Wodonga in?
West Wodonga sits within the federal Division of Indi, currently held by Helen Haines (Independent).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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