Estella
NSW 2650 · Wagga Wagga
2,541 (2021) → 2,819 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Wagga Wagga local government area (est. 68,720 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Estella is a high growth suburb in Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, about 378km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $683K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 266km inland. Estella has an overall score of 30/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2650 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (2.91%), England (1.14%), Fiji (1.1%), Philippines (1.02%), China (0.87%)
Top languages: Malayalam (2.44%), Mandarin (0.83%), Nepali (0.79%), Sinhal (0.67%), Arabic (0.63%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 967 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Estella Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1019
- Aspect Riverina School, Wagga CampusCombined · Independent · 1.4km
- The Riverina Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1104
- North Wagga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 999
- Indie School Wagga - KincaidSecondary · Independent · 3.6km
- Indie School Wagga - FitzmauriceSecondary · Independent · 3.6km
- Wagga Wagga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1008
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1050
- South Wagga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1027
- Kildare Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.4kmICSEA 1028
- The Bidgee SchoolCombined · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 896
- Wagga Wagga High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 960
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Estella
Is Estella safe?
Estella has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,266 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Estella?
In Estella, the median house price is $683K. Median weekly house rent is $565.
How far is Estella from Sydney CBD?
Estella is about 377.9 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Estella?
Estella has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Estella?
Estella has a transport score of 0/100.