West Wodonga, VIC 3690 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

West Wodonga is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3690, home to 14,794 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wodonga local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 252 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$290 /wk
Population14,794
Median age39
Area44.1 km²
To CBD252 km
LGAWodonga

Demographics

Population
14,794
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$1,452 /week
Median personal income
$757 /week
Median family income
$1,885 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Wodonga
Statistical region (SA4)
Hume
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Indi
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$290 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,365
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Belvoir Wodonga Special Developmental School Special · Government
  • Victory Lutheran College Other · Independent
  • Melrose Primary School Primary · Government
  • Catholic College Wodonga Secondary · Catholic
  • St Monica's School Primary · Catholic

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 9 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 63 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Parkers Rd Before Marshall St bus · 253 m
  • Ware Av After Hales Ct bus · 290 m
  • Gayview Dr/Marshall St bus · 293 m
  • Emerald Av/Marshall St bus · 600 m
  • Emerald Ave/Marshall St bus · 600 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 8 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 121 parks and reserves
  • 12 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 supermarket
  • 41 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 58.9% of the 7,389 resolvable premises in West Wodonga. 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: 40.3%
  • Fibre to the Node: 58.9%
  • Fixed Wireless: 0.8%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%

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: 3,981 across postcode 3690 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 2,006 property offences, 627 violent offences, 195 drug offences.
  • Wider Wodonga LGA: 9,334 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of West Wodonga?

West Wodonga (VIC 3690) had 14,794 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Wodonga local government area.

What is the median rent in West Wodonga?

The median advertised rent in West Wodonga is $290/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in West Wodonga?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near West Wodonga covering government, independent, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Belvoir Wodonga Special Developmental School (0.6 km), Victory Lutheran College (1 km), Melrose Primary School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in West Wodonga?

West Wodonga is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (58.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is West Wodonga?

Across postcode 3690, 3,981 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (2,006), violent (627), drug offences (195). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What public transport options are in West Wodonga?

63 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the West Wodonga centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 9 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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