Mount Austin
NSW 2650 • Rest of NSW
About Mount Austin
Mount Austin is a western residential suburb of Wagga Wagga, situated approximately 4 kilometres from the city centre at an elevation of 224 metres within the City of Wagga Wagga local government area. With a population of 4,035, it is one of the more established and socioeconomically diverse suburbs in the Wagga Wagga urban area, characterised by a mix of housing types and a broad demographic spread. The suburb has a notable Indigenous Australian presence (around 9% of residents), and a significant proportion of households live in social or community housing (18.2%), reflecting its role as a key affordable-housing area within the region.
Mount Austin offers affordable living with median weekly rents of 50, making it one of the more accessible suburbs for renters in the Riverina region. The suburb is primarily served by Busabout Wagga's local bus network and is within reasonable driving distance of Wagga Wagga's main commercial precinct on Baylis and Fitzmaurice Streets. Families are served by nearby schools, and the suburb's position on the western edge of the city provides access to open recreational space. Despite its modest income profile, Mount Austin benefits from Wagga Wagga's growing regional services and healthcare infrastructure, including the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.
Mount Austin falls under postcode 2650 and is governed by Wagga Wagga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Busabout Wagga Route 1, 4 — Wagga Wagga City Centre 10-15 min
Commute to Wagga Wagga City Centre
🛣️ Car is primary transport mode; Sydney is approximately 460 km away via Hume and Sturt Highways
Most daily errands require a car; limited walking infrastructure and few local amenities within easy walking distance
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Urana St
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56 Estella Road
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Morella Circuit
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Kooringal High School ICSEA 959Ziegler Ave
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Lake Albert Road
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Lake Albert Public School ICSEA 963Main St
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Mount Austin Public School ICSEA 824Bourke St
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Ashmont Public School ICSEA 766Bardia St
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103 Fernleigh Road
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13 Bardia Street
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Coleman Street
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Kooringal Public School ICSEA 933Lake Albert Rd
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328 Gregadoo Road
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Mount Austin High School ICSEA 822Leavenworth Drive
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North Wagga Public School ICSEA 999Hampden Ave
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Farrer Road
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20 Hely Ave
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South Wagga Public School ICSEA 1027140 Edward St
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Corner Johnston & Tarcutta Streets
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Sturt Public School ICSEA 966White Ave
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The Bidgee School ICSEA 89621 Mitchelmore Street
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Hawkes Place
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Mount Austin by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Mount Austin Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Mount Austin" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
233 state housing + 52 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Iraq 155
- 2. England 47
- 3. Myanmar 34
- 4. Malaysia 23
- 5. New Zealand 19
- 6. Philippines 19
- 7. China 14
- 8. Iran 13
- 9. Afghanistan 11
- 10. India 11
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)