It started as a customs post facing Albury and grew once the first bridge over the Murray opened in 1860. The local Waywurru name, Wordonga, refers to an edible plant or nut found in the lagoons. In 2010 the railway was moved out of the town centre to a new line and station to the north.
At the 2021 Census Wodonga had 8,169 occupied homes, the most of any area Tomo covers, and 37% were rented. Electrical work here falls under Victoria's rules, and Tomo works under them through automatic mutual recognition of his NSW licence.
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8,169homes (2021 Census)
37%of homes rented
Common jobs
Jobs that come up in Wodonga
Two-yearly rental safety checks
From 13 October 2026, every Victorian rental needs gas and electrical safety checks every two years, whenever the lease started. Tomo does the electrical check to the Australian standard and writes up the report.
In Victoria a new main switchboard is prescribed work. An independent licensed electrical inspector checks it before it's turned on, and Tomo arranges that.
AusNet runs the poles and wires on the Victorian side. Report outages and faults on 13 17 99.
Can a NSW electrician work in Wodonga?
Yes, once they have notified Energy Safe Victoria under automatic mutual recognition. Tomo lives in NSW and works in Victoria that way, which lets him lodge Victorian certificates.
What certificate do I get in Victoria?
A Certificate of Electrical Safety. For lights, power points and other smaller work it comes within 30 days. For major work such as a switchboard, it comes within 4 days once the inspection is done.
What does a Victorian rental check cover?
All the electrical installations, fixtures and fittings, checked to section 4 of AS/NZS 3019. The rental provider keeps the record, and a renter who asks in writing must get a copy within 7 days.
Do Victorian rentals need safety switches?
Since 29 March 2023, power outlets and lighting circuits in Victorian rentals must be connected to a switchboard-type circuit breaker and a residual current device, which is a safety switch.