VIC3690· Pop. 35,051Wodonga

WODONGA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

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

$616,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

3.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

6.3%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.2%

modelled estimate

AI insights for WODONGA

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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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

$448/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+0.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.98%

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

48 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.1%

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

WODONGA is a VIC suburb offering moderate 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 3.8% 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

5.6%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

84%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

26.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.4 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.8%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

251.7 km

Regional

Days on market

69 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

44.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

26 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

249.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

53/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 3690

🏫4 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚2 Combined⭐2 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

St Augustine's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1041

St Monica's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1040

Wodonga South Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 937

Melrose Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 877

🎓Secondary (2)

Catholic College Wodonga

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1054

Wodonga Senior Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 943

📚Combined (2)

Victory Lutheran College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1070

Wodonga Middle Years College

Government · Yrs 3-9

ICSEA 939

⭐Special (2)

Indie School Wodonga

Independent · Yrs 9-12

ICSEA 946

Belvoir School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 934

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

Moderate

78/ 100

6.7 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

13/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 4 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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