Suburb Property Profile: Wodonga, VIC 3690

Located approximately 250–254km north-east of Melbourne's CBD, Wodonga sits within the City of Wodonga, on the Murray River border with New South Wales. The city is twinned with Albury directly across the river, forming one of regional Australia's most significant border communities, and serves as a genuine hub for north-east Victoria within the Hume region. Here's our comprehensive guide to the area.

Location Demographics

The population of Wodonga sits at 20,259 according to the 2021 Census, up 6.9% from 18,948 in 2016, with the estimated 2026 population projected at around 21,660. The median age is 39, and the largest age group is 25–34, at around 14% of residents, with roughly 25% under 20 and 19% aged 65 or older. Households are primarily childless couples, and people typically work in professional occupations, with a 59.9% owner-occupier rate.

Travel & Infrastructure

The Hume Freeway runs through Wodonga, connecting the city to both Melbourne and Sydney, and giving residents a genuinely central position on one of Australia's major interstate corridors.

Shopping

Wodonga is valued for its local schools, parks and community facilities, giving residents everyday convenience as one of the largest regional centres in north-east Victoria.

Schools & Recreation

Wodonga has a range of local schools serving the city's families, reflecting its role as a well-established regional centre with genuine education infrastructure for a population of its size.

Local Amenities

Wodonga has 36 parks, covering around 9% of the suburb's total area, giving residents solid green space within the urban footprint. The city's position on the Murray River and its twin-city relationship with Albury give residents access to a genuinely broader range of amenities, services and lifestyle options than a typical regional centre of this size, spanning both sides of the Victoria-NSW border.

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