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VIC · Wodonga Council

Wodonga, 3690

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Desirability score

73/100

84th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Wodonga is a mid-sized suburb in the Wodonga area, home to around 20,259 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 2,824 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-12%), roughly 139.4 offences per 1,000 residents, 9 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 40 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

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)
711 / 981 / 104

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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
2,824
Against the person
392
Against property
1,493
Rate per 1,000 residents
139.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 52 residents
State safety percentile
84.1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-11.8%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

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

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
9
Median school ICSEA (9 schools)
946
  • Catholic College WodongaSecondary
  • Indie School WodongaSpecial
  • St Augustine's SchoolPrimary
  • St Monica's SchoolPrimary
  • Wodonga Middle Years CollegeCombined
  • Wodonga Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Wodonga Senior Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Wodonga South Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Wodonga West Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

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

Roadworks & transport

40 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 · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

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 & PO
    67 HIGH STREET WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works in the C2Z
    3/87 THOMAS MITCHELL DRIVE WODONGA 3690Withdrawn
  • Development of two dwellings on a lot in GRZ1
    22 DALGLEISH STREET WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of two dwellings on a lot in the GRZ1
    20 DALGLEISH STREET WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a shed & car parking waiver in the INDZ1
    2/14-16 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 GRZ1
    47 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 GRZ1
    326 BEECHWORTH ROAD WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for an Indoor Recreation Facility (Gym) in the IN1Z
    7 BRADFORD STREET WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a single dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm
    2/29 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 spaces
    1/4353 ANZAC PARADE WODONGA 3690Lapsed
  • Use of land for a medical centre (psychological services); reduction in car parking requirements
    18 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 Zone
    1 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 FO
    176 VICTORIA CROSS PARADE WODONGA 3690Withdrawn
  • Subdivide the land into three lots and Buildings and Works to construct three units in the GRZ
    14 CHARLES STREET WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (extension to existing medical centre) in the ACZ1
    10 NILMAR AVENUE WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land in to four lots in the GRZ1
    97 HUONS HILL ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2- lot subdivision and Use and development for two dwellings in the GRZ1
    13 NOEL STREET WODONGA 3690Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct two dwellings on a lot in the GRZ1
    50 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 DPO1
    CASTLE 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 Zone
    14 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 Zone
    14 CHARLES STREETNo permit required
  • To use the land as an indoor recreation facility (dance studio) in the ACZ1
    1-3/14-16 SOUTH STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works in the INZ1 Zone
    13 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 liquor
    21A OSBURN STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of two units on a lot in the GRZ1
    43 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 GRZ1
    1/5 WARSAW CRESCENTPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings on a lot in the GRZ1
    1/5 ATHENS STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two lots in the GRZ1
    18 THOMAS MITCHELL DRIVEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to erect shade sail in the ACZ1 & PO1
    69 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) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

351 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Alcohol (2)
  • BWSAlcohol
  • Dan Murphy'sAlcohol

    180*184 High Street, Wodonga

  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • Pre Mix KingsAlcohol
  • Henri'sBakery
  • ValentinesBakery
  • ANZBank
  • Bendigo BankBank
  • Commonwealth BankBank

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
19
Emergency department
On site
  • Alpha Medical Centredoctor
  • Central Medical Groupdoctor
  • Chemist WarehouseHigh Streetpharmacy
  • Dentistdentist
  • DentistPark View Closedentist
  • Dorevitch PathologyHigh Streetdoctor
  • Elmwood Medical CentreMcFarland Roaddoctor
  • Gateway Healthyes
  • Good Price Pharmacy Warehousepharmacy
  • Healthfocus PhysiotherapyHigh Streetphysiotherapist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

3 state heritage places

  • CAMBOURNE PARK HOMESTEADNH0233
  • CLYDE CAMERON COLLEGENH2192
  • DE KERRILLEAU HOMESTEADNH0381

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

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 · Period: current · Updated on site

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 · Period: current · Updated on site

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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
73.0/100
National rank
84th in Australia
State rank
21st in VIC
Peer rank
#2 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#2 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime232
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime228
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime176
  • B49 Other Theftcrime258
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime368
  • Belgarde Avenue Pre-Schoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Koori First Step Preschoolchildcarechildcare
  • Wodonga Homestead Early Learningchildcarechildcare
  • childcarechildcarechildcare
  • childcarechildcareStanely Streetchildcare

Data sources & freshness

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