Wodonga

Situated on the Murray River with the surrounding hills, rich agricultural valleys, adjacent wineries, fine foods and historic towns, Wodonga is well placed for tourism, lifestyle and investment. It is the north east region’s largest city.

Wodonga is in the Wodonga City Council area.

Location information

Climate

In summer (January), Wodonga's average minimum temperature is 15.3 degrees, and the average maximum is 31.2. In winter (July) average temperatures range from a minimum of 3.1 to a maximum of 12.6. The town's average annual rainfall is 714.9mm.

Population

29,710 (Source: ABS Census 2006).

Cultural diversity

Around 13 percent of people living in Wodonga were born outside Australia.

Migrants have settled in Wodonga from:

• England (2.1%)
• Germany (0.9%)
• New Zealand (0.9%)
• Netherlands (0.5%)
• Croatia (0.4%)

Around seven percent of people living in Wodonga speak a language other than English at home.

Languages spoken in Wodonga include:

• German (0.5%)
• Croatian (0.5%)
• Italian (0.4%)
• Serbian (0.2%)
• Mandarin (0.2%)

Finding a job

Key industries and employers

The top five industries by employment in Wodonga are:

Local skill shortages

Skill shortages in Wodonga occur in the following occupations:

• Bakers
• Bricklayers
• Building and engineering professionals
• Carpenters and joiners
• Civil engineers
• General electricians
• Metal fitters
• Metal machinists
• Motor mechanics
• Painters
• Pastry cooks
• Physiotherapists
• Plumbers
• Pre-primary school teachers
• Primary school teachers
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanics
• Registered nurses
• Secondary school teachers
• Sheet metal workers
• Structural steel and welding tradespeople
• Vehicle painters

Job search links

To see jobs currently available in Wodonga, visit:

• MyCareer
• Seek
• Careerone
• The Border Mail

Lifestyle information

Housing and accommodation

In the year to April 2008, the median price of houses sold in Wodonga was $235,000.

In December 2007, the median rent for a two-bedroom flat in Wodonga was $180 per week, and the median rent for a three-bedroom house was $240 per week.

For information about local hotels, motels and caravan parks, visit the Albury-Wodonga accommodation directory.

To find a local real estate agent, visit the REIV agent directory, type 'Wodonga' into the search box, select 'suburb' and then press 'search'.

Healthcare

Wodonga Regional Health Service and Murray Valley Private Hospital are the main health services in Wodonga. For information about healthcare providers in the Wodonga area, please visit the Victorian Better Health Channel's health services directory.

More information on Victoria's healthcare system can be found in the Health & Medical section.

Schools

For information on schools in Wodonga, visit the Schools Online website and search for ‘Wodonga’. More information on Victoria's education system can be found in the Education & Childcare section.

Travel

Distance and travel time

Wodonga is 300km north east of Melbourne. You can travel from Wodonga to Melbourne by:

• car (3 hours 30 minutes)
• train (4 hours)
• train & coach (4 hours)
• air (45 minutes)

Nearby towns are:

• Wangaratta (68km)
• Yarrawonga (90km)
• Benalla (110km)

Public transport

Buses operate around Wodonga, and between the town and surrounding areas. For specific routes and timetables, please visit the regional bus information on VicLink and select from the drop down list.

Places of worship

For information about where you can practice your faith, please visit your religion's Australian website. To find it, visit Google, type in the name of your religion, and select 'pages from Australia'.

Sport and recreation

For more information about sport and recreation in Wodonga, please visit the Wodonga City Council website.

Wodonga attractions

• Discover the area’s pioneer history and multicultural heritage at Bonegilla Migrant Experience Heritage Park
• Fly fish in the cool waters of the Kiewa and Mitta Mitta Rivers
• Visit Australia’s largest Military Museum
• Enjoy live theatre at the Hot House Theatre
• Carnivale (March)
• Children’s Fair (October)