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Cartwrights Hill vs North Wagga Wagga

The verdict

North Wagga Wagga is more affordable, with a median house price of $447K versus $748K in Cartwrights Hill. North Wagga Wagga rates higher for liveability (62 vs 19).

Scores

Cartwrights HillNorth Wagga Wagga
Cartwrights HillNorth Wagga Wagga
Overall1745
Transport035
Education3438
Liveability1962

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Cartwrights HillNorth Wagga Wagga
Population169679
Median age4744
Median household income (wk)$1,833$1,494
Bachelor degree or higher16.9%21.1%
Born in Australia79.3%85.9%
Avg household size2.62.5

Growth: Cartwrights Hill High Growth · North Wagga Wagga High Growth

Property

Cartwrights HillNorth Wagga Wagga
Median house price$748K$447K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$550$550
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available35

Median price history

Safety

Cartwrights HillNorth Wagga Wagga
Residential safety score5
Break & enter dwelling /100k0589
Motor vehicle theft /100k0736
Domestic assault /100k1,1831,325
Total incidents /100k (all)4,14219,146

Total incidents over time

Schools

Cartwrights HillNorth Wagga Wagga
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available998

See the full school list on each profile: Cartwrights Hill · North Wagga Wagga

Transport

Cartwrights HillNorth Wagga Wagga
Transport score035
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)5.5 km3.1 km

Liveability

Cartwrights HillNorth Wagga Wagga
Summer max temp31.5°C31.5°C
Winter max temp13.0°C13.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)570570
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants01
Parks02
PlaygroundsData not available2
Swimming poolsData not available2
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)262.3 km262.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)374.3 km375.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)5.8 km3.6 km

Population & growth

Cartwrights HillNorth Wagga Wagga
Population (2021)169679
Estimated 2025188753
Projected 2041244980
Annual growth rate2.70%2.62%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Cartwrights Hill or North Wagga Wagga?

North Wagga Wagga is more affordable, with a median house price of $447K versus $748K.

Which has better public transport, Cartwrights Hill or North Wagga Wagga?

North Wagga Wagga has the higher transport score (Cartwrights Hill 0/100 vs North Wagga Wagga 35/100).

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Data sources

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