Wodonga is by far the largest centre within the AlpValleys study area. Wodonga has a population of 32,456 (ABS 2001) in a shire area of 433 square kilometres. This also gives the City the distinction of being the most densely populated in the north east at 75 persons per square kilometre. The projected growth rate of 1.7% average per annum is well above the Victorian average.

Wodonga is a major growth centre, which serves the whole north east region for jobs and services. Value adding is a key component of the manufacturing sector, and significant value is added to the timber, beef, dairy, fruit, vegetables, viticulture and crops of the AlpValleys region.