• Population: 43,253 people, 17% born overseas
• Education providers: La Trobe University
• Distance from Melbourne: 322km

Key institutions

LaTrobe University offers the best of both worlds – a leading university and a close-knit, supportive campus.  La Trobe University offers a range of courses including teaching, nursing, agriculture and sciences right in the heart of Wodonga.

Liveability

With its relaxed lifestyle and fantastic amenities, Wodonga ranks highly across various liveability criteria. Located on the border between Victoria and New South Wales, Wodonga is Victoria’s fastest growing regional city, offering beautiful weather, great sporting facilities, a rich calendar of events and activities and a tranquil lifestyle.

Wodonga’s public transport system is well-serviced by both PTV and Dyson’s bus lines. Wodonga is also accessible from nearby regions. From Melbourne or Canberra, it takes around three and a half hours to get there by car. Alternatively, you can catch a bus or train through V/Line or fly to the nearby Albury Airport.

Key sectors

Health care

Health care and social assistance is by far the biggest employment sector in Wodonga, accounting for 17.6% of the workforce. Many residents work for the local public health service, Albury-Wodonga Health, with other roles available in private clinics and allied health professions.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing is another large employer in Wodonga, with over 2,000 locals working in the manufacturing industry.

It’s home to many major manufacturing companies, including Visy, Asahi and Mars Petcare. These companies benefit from Wodonga’s strong workforce and location, which allows their goods to reach most of Australia within 24 hours.

Education and training

With so many great educational institutes, schools and training facilities, it’s easy to see why education and training is a key sector for Wodonga. Over 4,000 locals are currently employed in the industry, covering all levels of education from primary to post-graduate.

Innovations and opportunities

Wodonga TAFE Logical Innovation Precinct

Wodonga is poised to become a city at the cutting-edge, with places like Wodonga TAFE’s Logical Innovation Precinct providing training and investment in vital areas for the future.

This means you can expect significant growth and increased opportunities for international graduates in booming local industries, such as heavy vehicle transport, logistics, civil construction, defence and robotics.

Clinical Learning Units

If you’re considering a future in the health care sector, studying at La Trobe University in Wodonga is an excellent first step. On this campus you’ll find modern laboratories that are set up like real-life hospitals. Here you can practise your care skills in a simulated atmosphere before transitioning to a real workplace.

Regional Rewards Program

To help you get more from your degree, La Trobe University offers students on regional campuses access to the Regional Rewards Program.

This allows students of all degrees the opportunity to participate in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) during their studies, giving them invaluable experience in a real-world work environment.