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East Wagga Wagga vs Kooringal

The verdict

Kooringal is more affordable, with a median house price of $603K versus $725K in East Wagga Wagga. Kooringal rates higher for liveability (67 vs 53). East Wagga Wagga is closer to the coast (259.7 km vs 261.7 km).

Scores

East Wagga WaggaKooringal
East Wagga WaggaKooringal
Overall4154
Transport3546
Education3547
Liveability5367

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

Demographics

East Wagga WaggaKooringal
Population2137,404
Median age4035
Median household income (wk)$1,452$1,404
Bachelor degree or higher17.5%32.7%
Born in Australia82.2%83.1%
Avg household size2.32.4

Growth: East Wagga Wagga Stable · Kooringal Stable

Property

East Wagga WaggaKooringal
Median house price$725K$603K
Median unit price$386K$395K
House price YoYData not available17.7%
Median rent — house (wk)$550$550
Rental yield (house)Data not available4.3%
Days on market (house)Data not available25

Median price history

Safety

East Wagga WaggaKooringal
Residential safety score21
Break & enter dwelling /100k939635
Motor vehicle theft /100k469243
Domestic assault /100k3,286743
Total incidents /100k (all)84,97710,400

Total incidents over time

Schools

East Wagga WaggaKooringal
Total schools15
Government03
Independent11
Average ICSEA1,037978

See the full school list on each profile: East Wagga Wagga · Kooringal

Transport

East Wagga WaggaKooringal
Transport score3546
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)3.3 km2.4 km

Liveability

East Wagga WaggaKooringal
Summer max temp31.5°C31.5°C
Winter max temp13.0°C13.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)570570
Supermarkets11
Cafes & restaurants40
Parks210
Playgrounds15
Swimming pools394
Medical GPs01
Distance to coast (km)259.7 km261.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)375.5 km378.2 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)4.3 km3.0 km

Population & growth

East Wagga WaggaKooringal
Population (2021)2137,404
Estimated 20252147,451
Projected 20412227,730
Annual growth rate0.12%0.16%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, East Wagga Wagga or Kooringal?

Kooringal is more affordable, with a median house price of $603K versus $725K.

Which has better schools, East Wagga Wagga or Kooringal?

East Wagga Wagga has a higher average school ICSEA (East Wagga Wagga 1037 vs Kooringal 978; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, East Wagga Wagga or Kooringal?

Kooringal has the higher transport score (East Wagga Wagga 35/100 vs Kooringal 46/100).

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