West Wodonga

VIC 3690 • Rest of VIC

14,794
Population (2021)
$39,364
Median Income
44.09 km²
Area
$290/wk
Median Rent
RegionalGrowth SuburbBorder TownAffordable

About West Wodonga

West Wodonga is a growing suburb of nearly 15,000 residents in regional Victoria's twin-city of Wodonga, on the Murray River border with NSW. The suburb has developed westward with family housing serving the regional centre. The Hume Freeway connects to Melbourne and Sydney.

Life here offers regional centre convenience with affordable housing—new estates provide modern homes, while established areas offer character. The community values the border region lifestyle with access to both states. West Wodonga attracts families seeking affordable regional living in a growing twin-city with quality services.

West Wodonga falls under postcode 3690 and is governed by Wodonga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Benambra (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3690
Urban Area
Wodonga
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.10°, 146.82°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
44.09 km²
Elevation
159m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$290
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,365
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
6.7%

348 state housing + 32 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
14,576
Census 2021
14,794
1.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,684
Income 2021
$39,364
13.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 12,545
Born Overseas 1,462

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 281
  • 2. New Zealand 149
  • 3. Philippines 117
  • 4. Germany 93
  • 5. India 74
  • 6. Vietnam 51
  • 7. Netherlands 50
  • 8. Scotland 42
  • 9. Croatia 39
  • 10. China 28

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 6,302
English 6,010
Irish 1,660
Scottish 1,508
German 1,059
Australian Aboriginal 536
Italian 452
Dutch 303
Filipino 140
Chinese 118

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

10,589
Both parents born in Australia
1,916
Both parents born overseas
1,444
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.1%
No Religion
45.0%
Buddhism
0.7%
Hinduism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.3%
Islam
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
825 (5.6%)
5-14 years
2,018 (13.6%)
15-19 years
996 (6.7%)
20-24 years
870 (5.9%)
25-34 years
1,831 (12.4%)
35-44 years
1,758 (11.9%)
45-54 years
1,895 (12.8%)
55-64 years
1,878 (12.7%)
65-74 years
1,638 (11.1%)
75-84 years
781 (5.3%)
85+ years
298 (2.0%)

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