North Wagga Wagga
NSW 2650 · Wagga Wagga
679 (2021) → 753 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.
North Wagga Wagga is a high growth suburb in Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, about 376km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $509K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 35/100, and is about 262km inland. North Wagga Wagga has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2650 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Afghanistan (0.59%), China (0.59%), Germany (0.59%), Myanmar (0.59%), England (0.44%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.44%), Nepali (0.44%)
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.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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 972 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- North Wagga Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 999
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1050
- Indie School Wagga - FitzmauriceSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
- Indie School Wagga - KincaidSecondary · Independent · 1.9km
- Wagga Wagga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1008
- South Wagga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1027
- The Riverina Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1104
- Kildare Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1028
- The Bidgee SchoolCombined · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 896
- Wagga Wagga High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 960
- Willans Hill SchoolCombined · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 929
- Aspect Riverina School, Wagga CampusCombined · Independent · 4.1km
- Estella Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1019
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
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
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 North Wagga Wagga
Is North Wagga Wagga safe?
North Wagga Wagga has a residential safety score of 5/100, 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 16,937 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in North Wagga Wagga?
In North Wagga Wagga, the median house price is $509K. Median weekly house rent is $565.
How far is North Wagga Wagga from Sydney CBD?
North Wagga Wagga is about 375.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in North Wagga Wagga?
North Wagga Wagga has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 999 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in North Wagga Wagga?
North Wagga Wagga has a transport score of 35/100.