Wodonga City Council
West Wodonga
West Wodonga at a glance
Median house
$610,000
Median unit
$381,500
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
14.8k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about West Wodonga.
West Wodonga (3690) sits in the Wodonga region of Victoria. The median house here is $610,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
West Wodonga has roughly 14,794 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
West Wodonga scores 32/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West Wodonga's population at 14,794, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
14,794
Median age
39
Family households
68%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $610,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $381,500, roughly 37% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $122,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps West Wodonga on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$610,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $381,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$610,000
$381,500
14,794
Median age: 39
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.43% (median rent $285/wk against a $610,000 price tag). Units yield 3.95% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 32% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.43%
Based on $610,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.95%
Based on $381,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
918
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
32
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Wodonga.
Local schools for West Wodonga
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Belvoir School
Melrose Primary School
Wodonga West Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About West Wodonga.
- What is the median house price in West Wodonga?
- The median house price in West Wodonga, VIC 3690 is $610,000. The median unit price is $381,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the West Wodonga postcode?
- West Wodonga is in the 3690 postcode, in VIC, in the Wodonga City Council region.
- What is the average rent in West Wodonga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $290.
- What schools are in West Wodonga?
- There are 20 schools serving West Wodonga on this page, including Belvoir School, Catholic College Wodonga, Melrose Primary School.
- How walkable is West Wodonga?
- West Wodonga has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near West Wodonga?
- West Wodonga is close to Wodonga, Wodonga Forward, Wodonga Plaza, Gateway Island, Huon Creek.
- What is the population of West Wodonga?
- West Wodonga has approximately 14,794 residents. The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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