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Wodonga

VIC 3690 • Rest of VIC

20,259
Population (2021)
$39,416
Median Income
37.09 km²
Area
$280/wk
Median Rent
Border CityRegional CentreMurray RiverAffordable Living

About Wodonga

Wodonga is a thriving border city of 20,300 on the Murray River, 252 kilometres northeast of Melbourne, twinned with Albury across the NSW border. Together they form a regional centre of over 90,000, offering city-grade amenities with country lifestyle. V/Line and NSW TrainLink provide rail connections, while the Hume Highway provides road access.

The city centre offers solid shopping and dining, while the Murray River provides recreation and beautiful landscapes. La Trobe University's Albury-Wodonga campus and the hospital serve the region. Wodonga attracts tree-changers, defence personnel from nearby Bandiana, and families seeking affordable regional living with genuine career opportunities in the thriving border region.

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
Victoria
Postcode
3690
Urban Area
Wodonga
LGA / Council
Wodonga
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Benambra (Northern Victoria)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.13°, 146.88°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
37.09 km²
Elevation
169m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Wodonga Plaza Shopping CentreCnr Elgin Street & Watson Street Wodonga 3690 VIC
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Victoria Cross Parade & Kelliher Avenue Wodonga 3690 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$280
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,387
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
6.4%

487 state housing + 33 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
18,948
Census 2021
20,259
▲ 6.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,656
Income 2021
$39,416
▲ 20.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 16,355
Born Overseas 2,792

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 365
  • 2. India 304
  • 3. New Zealand 180
  • 4. Germany 158
  • 5. Philippines 153
  • 6. Vietnam 134
  • 7. Nepal 80
  • 8. Scotland 75
  • 9. Croatia 68
  • 10. Netherlands 62

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 8,052
English 7,847
Irish 2,399
Scottish 2,089
German 1,387
Australian Aboriginal 653
Italian 593
Dutch 391
Indian 366
Filipino 213

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

13,669
Both parents born in Australia
3,593
Both parents born overseas
1,860
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
45.6%
No Religion
43.1%
Hinduism
1.9%
Buddhism
1.0%
Islam
0.6%
Sikhism
0.6%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,254 (6.2%)
5-14 years
2,622 (12.9%)
15-19 years
1,218 (6.0%)
20-24 years
1,149 (5.7%)
25-34 years
2,790 (13.8%)
35-44 years
2,540 (12.5%)
45-54 years
2,422 (12.0%)
55-64 years
2,418 (11.9%)
65-74 years
2,230 (11.0%)
75-84 years
1,244 (6.1%)
85+ years
367 (1.8%)

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