Mount Austin
NSW 2650 · Wagga Wagga
4,035 (2021) → 4,135 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Wagga Wagga local government area (est. 68,720 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mount Austin is a moderate growth suburb in Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, about 380km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $476K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 46/100, and is about 264km inland. Mount Austin has an overall score of 55/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 8/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Iraq (3.84%), England (1.16%), Myanmar (0.84%), Malaysia (0.57%), New Zealand (0.47%)
Top languages: Arabic (0.55%), Mandarin (0.55%), Samoan (0.25%), Tagalog (0.2%), Spanish (0.17%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 974 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mount Austin Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 820
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mount Austin High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.5kmICSEA 815
- Henschke Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.7kmICSEA 1032
- Turvey Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 935
- Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges LimitedCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1083
- Shepherds Park SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 850
- Red Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 827
- OneSchool Global NSW - Wagga WaggaCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 988
- The Bidgee SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 888
- Wagga Wagga High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 969
- Kildare Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1030
- Aspect Riverina School, Wagga Wagga CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.8km
- Sacred Heart Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1040
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Austin
Is Mount Austin safe?
Mount Austin has a residential safety score of 8/100, 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 18,835 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mount Austin?
In Mount Austin, the median house price is $476K and the median unit price is $322K. Median weekly house rent is $550.
How far is Mount Austin from Sydney CBD?
Mount Austin is about 379.8 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Mount Austin?
Mount Austin has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 820 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mount Austin?
Mount Austin has a transport score of 46/100.