VIC3690· Pop. 35,051Wodonga

WEST WODONGA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

51

Liveability score

41

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$616,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

2.4%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

6.3%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

2.5%

modelled estimate

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WEST WODONGA shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$285/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.74%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+12.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$348k
2021
$440k
2022
$520k
2023
$545k
2025
$616k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

WEST WODONGA is a VIC suburb offering lower rental yield and strong price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Rental yield 2.4% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 6.3%
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,400/wk

$45k taxable p.a.

Renters

35.4%

61.3% owner-occupier

Median age

39.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.1%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

77%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

21.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.3%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

251.7 km

Regional

Days on market

59 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

44.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

21 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

249.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

68/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 3690

🏫4 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚2 Combined2 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

St Augustine's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1041(65%)
318 students15:1 student–teacher50% girls17% top SEA quarter

St Monica's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1040(64%)
511 students13:1 student–teacher46% girls18% top SEA quarter

Wodonga South Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 937(20%)
416 students12:1 student–teacher51% girls4% top SEA quarter

Melrose Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 877(7%)
338 students11:1 student–teacher52% girls3% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Catholic College Wodonga

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1054(70%)
1,229 students12:1 student–teacher52% girls21% top SEA quarter

Wodonga Senior Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 943(22%)
1,348 students11:1 student–teacher52% girls6% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

Victory Lutheran College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1070(75%)
906 students14:1 student–teacher53% girls27% top SEA quarter

Wodonga Middle Years College

Government · Yrs 3-9 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 939(21%)
996 students13:1 student–teacher49% girls6% top SEA quarter

Special (2)

Indie School Wodonga

Independent · Yrs 9-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 946(23%)
1,617 students10:1 student–teacher58% girls5% top SEA quarter

Belvoir School

Government · Yrs U · Inner Regional

ICSEA 934(19%)
158 students5:1 student–teacher25% girls5% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
86/ 100

4.2 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average
978ICSEA · national avg 1000

10 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
9/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 4 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

12

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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