East Wagga Wagga vs Lake Albert
The verdict
East Wagga Wagga is more affordable, with a median house price of $625K versus $680K in Lake Albert. East Wagga Wagga rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Lake Albert rates higher for education (46 vs 35).
Scores
| East Wagga Wagga | Lake Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 32 |
| Transport | 35 | 0 |
| Education | 35 | 46 |
| Liveability | 53 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Wagga Wagga | Lake Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 213 | 6,291 |
| Median age | 40 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,452 | $1,891 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.5% | 31.0% |
| Born in Australia | 82.2% | 90.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: East Wagga Wagga Stable · Lake Albert Stable
Property
| East Wagga Wagga | Lake Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $625K | $680K |
| Median unit price | $387K | $508K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 6.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $565 | $565 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| East Wagga Wagga | Lake Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 939 | 461 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 469 | 32 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 3,286 | 175 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 74,178 | 3,275 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Wagga Wagga | Lake Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,033 | 1,029 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Wagga Wagga · Lake Albert
Transport
| East Wagga Wagga | Lake Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 5.8 km |
Liveability
| East Wagga Wagga | Lake Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 2 |
| Parks | 2 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 183 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 259.7 km | 259.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 375.5 km | 377.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| East Wagga Wagga | Lake Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 213 | 6,291 |
| Estimated 2025 | 214 | 6,331 |
| Projected 2041 | 222 | 6,568 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.12% | 0.16% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, East Wagga Wagga or Lake Albert?
East Wagga Wagga is more affordable, with a median house price of $625K versus $680K.
Which has better schools, East Wagga Wagga or Lake Albert?
East Wagga Wagga has a higher average school ICSEA (East Wagga Wagga 1033 vs Lake Albert 1029; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, East Wagga Wagga or Lake Albert?
East Wagga Wagga has the higher transport score (East Wagga Wagga 35/100 vs Lake Albert 0/100).
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