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 $648K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, 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
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 Q4 2025
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 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 967 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Estella Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1027
Nearby (within 10km)
- Aspect Riverina School Wagga CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.4km
- The Riverina Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 962
- North Wagga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 998
- Indie School WaggaSecondary · Independent · 3.6km
- Indie School Wagga - Senior CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.6km
- Wagga Wagga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1018
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1079
- South Wagga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1031
- Kildare Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.4kmICSEA 1030
- The Bidgee SchoolCombined · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 888
- Wagga Wagga High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 969
- Ashmont Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 788
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
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 3,660 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Estella?
In Estella, the median house price is $648K and the median unit price is $499K. Median weekly house rent is $550.
How far is Estella from Sydney CBD?
Estella is about 377.9 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Estella?
Estella has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1027 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Estella?
Estella has a transport score of 0/100.