Bandiana, VIC 3691 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Bandiana is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3691, home to 855 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Albury local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 256 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$380 /wk
Population855
Median age23
Area18.5 km²
To CBD256 km
LGAWodonga

Demographics

Population
855
Median age
23 years
Median household income
$2,017 /week
Median personal income
$1,054 /week
Median family income
$2,040 /week
Average household size
3.1
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Wodonga
Statistical region (SA4)
Hume
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Farrer
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$380 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Rent share of household income
19%

Schools

  • Bandiana Primary School Primary · Government
  • Wodonga South Primary School Primary · Government
  • St Francis of Assisi Primary School, Wodonga Primary · Catholic
  • Grace Christian College Wodonga Other · Independent
  • Wodonga Middle Years College Other · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 6 restaurants
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 44 parks and reserves
  • 6 gyms and fitness centres
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 16 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 53.9% of the 219 resolvable premises in Bandiana. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 43.4%
  • Fibre to the Building: 0.5%
  • Fibre to the Node: 53.9%
  • Fixed Wireless: 2.3%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 370 across postcode 3691 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 186 property offences, 101 violent offences, 23 public order offences.
  • Wider Wodonga LGA: 9,334 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Bandiana?

Bandiana (VIC 3691) had 855 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 23. It sits within the Wodonga local government area.

What is the median rent in Bandiana?

The median advertised rent in Bandiana is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Bandiana?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Bandiana covering government, catholic, independent sectors. Nearest include: Bandiana Primary School (0.7 km), Wodonga South Primary School (2.8 km), St Francis of Assisi Primary School, Wodonga (3.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Bandiana?

Bandiana is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (53.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Bandiana?

Across postcode 3691, 370 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (186), violent (101), public order (23). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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