Leneva
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Leneva, VIC 3691.
About Leneva
Welcome to Leneva
Leneva sits on the edge of Wodonga, in Victoria's north-east, close to the New South Wales border and about a three-hour drive from Melbourne. It's a growth-corridor suburb rather than an established one, built largely around new housing estates that have sprung up to meet demand from families and first-home buyers wanting space without leaving the Wodonga-Albury region.
With a population of just over 1,300 and a median age of 33, Leneva has the feel of a young, developing community. It suits buyers after a newer home, a bit of land, and easy access to the services of Wodonga next door, rather than those chasing period character or an established café strip.
Housing & architecture
Leneva's housing stock is overwhelmingly modern, reflecting its status as one of Wodonga's key growth areas. Current listings show houses make up 86% of the market, with the remaining 14% vacant land, underlining just how much building activity is still underway here. Most homes are contemporary brick-veneer and rendered designs on generous suburban blocks, built over the last decade or so as the estates around Leneva have been progressively released.
For buyers, this means less renovation work and more choice in floor plans, but also a fairly uniform streetscape compared with older Wodonga suburbs. Land purchases remain a genuine option for those wanting to build to their own specifications, which isn't the case in many more established parts of the region.
The property market
Leneva's median house price sits at $745,000, having climbed 9.6% recently, a pace of growth that points to strong ongoing demand for this part of the Wodonga fringe. Median rent of $645 a week suggests the suburb is attracting tenants as well as owner-occupiers, likely a mix of families and workers servicing the broader Wodonga-Albury job market.
With land still available alongside established houses, Leneva offers entry points for both buy-and-build purchasers and those wanting a turnkey home. The growth figures suggest early movers into the estate have done well, and the suburb's trajectory will largely track the continued expansion of Wodonga's population and infrastructure.
Getting around
Leneva borders Bandiana and Wodonga, giving residents quick access to the Hume Freeway and the full range of services in Wodonga's town centre, including retail, medical facilities and employment. Wodonga's train station connects to Melbourne and Sydney via the regional rail network, making it a practical base for those needing occasional capital-city travel without a daily commute.
Most day-to-day trips from Leneva are by car, given its outer-suburban, newer-estate layout, but the short run into Wodonga proper means shopping, schools and services are all within easy reach rather than a long haul.
Schools & families
Families in Leneva have access to Kerribana Primary School close by, along with Grace Christian College Wodonga for those wanting a P-12 independent option nearby. The suburb's young median age of 33 points to plenty of families with children, and the newer housing stock with its larger blocks and modern layouts tends to appeal particularly to this demographic.
Proximity to Wodonga also opens up the wider network of schooling, sport and childcare options that a larger regional centre offers, without residents having to live amid the busier, more built-up parts of town.
Lifestyle & dining
Leneva itself is still primarily residential, so day-to-day lifestyle here revolves around home life and the neighbourhood, with cafés, restaurants and larger shopping trips handled just down the road in Wodonga. That town centre brings a solid spread of dining options, from casual cafés to pubs and takeaway, along with the region's larger retail and entertainment offerings.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Wodonga and Bandiana area more broadly offers river frontage along the Murray and access to the region's wineries and rural scenery, making it easy to balance a quiet home base with weekend exploring.
Market snapshot
Leneva property market
Median sale price
$745k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$645
per week
Gross rental yield
4.5%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$602k
Median
$745k
Premium
$915k
Days on market
71
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
54
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +4.6% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Leneva by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Leneva, VIC 3691.
Population
1,317
residents (2021)
Median age
33
years
Household income
$2,305
median, per week
Median rent
$390
per week
Median mortgage
$1,733
per month
Mortgage / income
17%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Leneva
Government school catchment
Kerribana Primary School
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Leneva
$748k
18 Edgar Road
Sold ~July 2026
$268k
Lot 175/8 Ferndale Road
Sold ~July 2026
$745k
20 Hampshire Boulevard
Sold ~July 2026
$725k
15 Fivefields Road
Sold ~July 2026
$850k
11 Dempster Place
Sold ~July 2026
$740k
21 Hampshire Boulevard
Sold ~July 2026
$765k
43 Craig Circuit
Sold ~July 2026
$835k
22 Kite Place
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Leneva
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Common questions
Leneva suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Leneva?
The median house price in Leneva, VIC is $745k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 9.6%.
How much is rent in Leneva?
The median weekly rent in Leneva is around $645 per week.
Is Leneva a good place to live?
Leneva is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 1,317 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Leneva?
Leneva has a population of 1,317 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 33.
What schools are in Leneva?
There are 2 schools in or near Leneva, including Grace Christian College Wodonga and Kerribana Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Leneva?
Properties in Leneva take around 71 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Leneva?
Entry-level properties in Leneva start around $602k, while premium homes reach $915k.
What suburbs are near Leneva?
Suburbs near Leneva include Bandiana and Wodonga.
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