Wodonga

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 21.0% of the population, a figure well above the state and national averages.

The community is overwhelmingly born in Australia (80.7%), meaning the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure.

English is the dominant language, with only 8.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

A large portion of the community reports having no religion (44.1%), which is well above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 14.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 41.6% completing Year 12, both far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,214, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 37.1% of people living with a long-term health condition and 14.5% reporting a mental health condition, both among the highest rates for similar areas.

Unpaid care is a common part of life, as 14.4% of people provide unpaid care. Additionally, 5.7% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state figure.

First Nations people make up 3.9% of the population. This community faces significant hardship, with a typical household income of $1,099 and an unemployment rate of 14.5%, which is much higher than most areas.

Household sizes are smaller than usual, with 36.3% of people living alone. One-parent families are also very common, making up 22.5% of households.

Renters are very common at 40.1%, which is far above the state average. However, housing is more affordable here, with typical weekly rents at $260, well below the national figure.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, as only 0.5% use public transport. Working from home is also much less common here than across the state.

While the local population has shrunk slightly since 2021, the area has seen a surge in recent overseas arrivals, which is well above the national average.

About 57.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail.

Wodonga is ranked as having low overall advantage compared to other areas, and its population growth since 2021 has been among the lowest in the region.

The area is wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 779mm, well above the Victorian figure of 510mm.

The area is very walkable, with 91.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of local amenities. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or a school.