East Wagga Wagga vs North Wagga Wagga
The verdict
North Wagga Wagga is more affordable, with a median house price of $447K versus $725K in East Wagga Wagga. North Wagga Wagga rates higher for liveability (62 vs 53). East Wagga Wagga is closer to the coast (259.7 km vs 262.3 km).
Scores
| East Wagga Wagga | North Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 45 |
| Transport | 35 | 35 |
| Education | 35 | 38 |
| Liveability | 53 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Wagga Wagga | North Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 213 | 679 |
| Median age | 40 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,452 | $1,494 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.5% | 21.1% |
| Born in Australia | 82.2% | 85.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: East Wagga Wagga Stable · North Wagga Wagga High Growth
Property
| East Wagga Wagga | North Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $725K | $447K |
| Median unit price | $386K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| East Wagga Wagga | North Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 939 | 589 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 469 | 736 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 3,286 | 1,325 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,977 | 19,146 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Wagga Wagga | North Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,037 | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Wagga Wagga · North Wagga Wagga
Transport
| East Wagga Wagga | North Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 35 |
| 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 | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| East Wagga Wagga | North Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 1 |
| Parks | 2 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 259.7 km | 262.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 375.5 km | 375.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| East Wagga Wagga | North Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 213 | 679 |
| Estimated 2025 | 214 | 753 |
| Projected 2041 | 222 | 980 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.12% | 2.62% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, East Wagga Wagga or North Wagga Wagga?
North Wagga Wagga is more affordable, with a median house price of $447K versus $725K.
Which has better schools, East Wagga Wagga or North Wagga Wagga?
East Wagga Wagga has a higher average school ICSEA (East Wagga Wagga 1037 vs North Wagga Wagga 998; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, East Wagga Wagga or North Wagga Wagga?
East Wagga Wagga and North Wagga Wagga have similar transport scores.
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