Mount Austin vs Wagga Wagga
The verdict
Mount Austin is more affordable, with a median house price of $520K versus $784K in Wagga Wagga. Wagga Wagga rates higher for education (54 vs 34).
Scores
| Mount Austin | Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 64 |
| Transport | 46 | 54 |
| Education | 34 | 54 |
| Liveability | 83 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Austin | Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,035 | 7,198 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,124 | $1,355 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.9% | 41.1% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 1.9 |
Growth: Mount Austin Moderate Growth · Wagga Wagga Stable
Property
| Mount Austin | Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $520K | $784K |
| Median unit price | $380K | $446K |
| House price YoY | 21.6% | 12.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $565 | $565 |
| Rental yield (house) | 5.4% | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mount Austin | Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 8 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 644 | 1,084 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 223 | 528 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,338 | 986 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,019 | 27,966 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Austin | Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 824 | 1,028 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Austin · Wagga Wagga
Transport
| Mount Austin | Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 54 |
| 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) | 2.1 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Mount Austin | 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 | 0 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 19 |
| Parks | 5 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 107 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 11 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 263.6 km | 264.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 379.8 km | 378.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 1.2 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Austin | Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,035 | 7,198 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,135 | 6,941 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,492 | 7,491 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.61% | -0.90% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Austin or Wagga Wagga?
Mount Austin has the higher residential safety score (Mount Austin 8/100 vs Wagga Wagga 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Mount Austin or Wagga Wagga?
Mount Austin is more affordable, with a median house price of $520K versus $784K.
Which has better schools, Mount Austin or Wagga Wagga?
Wagga Wagga has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Austin 824 vs Wagga Wagga 1028; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Austin or Wagga Wagga?
Wagga Wagga has the higher transport score (Mount Austin 46/100 vs Wagga Wagga 54/100).
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