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Wagga Wagga

NSW 2650 • Rest of NSW

7,198
Population (2021)
$42,588
Median Income
8.85 km²
Area
182m
Elevation
Regional CentreUniversity TownAgricultural HubMilitary TownAffordable Living

About Wagga Wagga

Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city in New South Wales, serving as the major regional centre for the Riverina. The central suburb (postcode 2650) has a population of around 7,200, while the broader city area is home to over 67,000 residents. Located 452 kilometres south-west of Sydney on the Murrumbidgee River, it's a key hub for agriculture, military (Kapooka Army base), healthcare, and education with Charles Sturt University campus.

The city centre offers a surprisingly cosmopolitan lifestyle for a regional area — Baylis Street and Fitzmaurice Street provide solid dining and retail, while Victoria Park Lake, the Botanic Gardens, and Wollundry Lagoon offer green spaces. The predominant age group is 20-29, reflecting the university and military populations. Wagga attracts young professionals, defence personnel, university students, and families drawn to affordable housing, strong employment, and genuine community character.

Wagga Wagga falls under postcode 2650 and is governed by Wagga Wagga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2650
Urban Area
Wagga Wagga - North
LGA
Wagga Wagga
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Wagga Wagga
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.11°, 147.36°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
8.85 km²
Elevation
182m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wagga Wagga
1 km
12 min

Bus Services

  • Busabout 1-9 — Lake Albert, Estella, University, Bourkelands, Glenfield Park 10-25 min
  • NSW TrainLink Coach — Canberra, Albury, Melbourne 3-7 hours

Commute to Sydney

Distance
452 km
By Train
5h - 5h 30min
By Car (Peak)
5h 30min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5h

🛣️ Daily NSW TrainLink XPT service to Sydney; Wagga functions as its own regional CBD

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

CBD area walkable with good footpaths; car essential for outer suburbs and surrounding areas

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Kooringal Mall Shop 41- 51 Lake Albert Road Wagga Wagga 2650 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Wagga Wagga, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Wagga Wagga Railway Station and yard group
Main Southern railway Wagga Wagga • SHR #01279

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$295
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
1.9 people
Median Age
38 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,104
Census 2021
7,198
▲ 1.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,024
Income 2021
$42,588
▲ 15.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,563
Born Overseas 1,184

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 163
  • 2. Iraq 137
  • 3. England 110
  • 4. Nepal 57
  • 5. China 52
  • 6. New Zealand 45
  • 7. Philippines 39
  • 8. Pakistan 36
  • 9. Sri Lanka 35
  • 10. Fiji 33
  • 11. Germany 29
  • 12. Thailand 29
  • 13. Vietnam 27
  • 14. South Africa 23
  • 15. United States 20

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,813
Australian 2,488
Irish 1,143
Scottish 833
German 390
Australian Aboriginal 272
Indian 174
Italian 149
Chinese 132
Dutch 69

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,841
Both parents born in Australia
1,402
Both parents born overseas
521
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
52.2%
No Religion
32.0%
Hinduism
2.3%
Islam
1.9%
Buddhism
1.3%
Sikhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
349 (4.8%)
5-14 years
533 (7.4%)
15-19 years
333 (4.6%)
20-24 years
626 (8.7%)
25-34 years
1,367 (19.0%)
35-44 years
845 (11.7%)
45-54 years
705 (9.8%)
55-64 years
849 (11.8%)
65-74 years
724 (10.1%)
75-84 years
534 (7.4%)
85+ years
335 (4.7%)

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