Wagga Wagga
NSW 2650 · Wagga Wagga
7,198 (2021) → 6,941 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Wagga Wagga local government area (est. 68,720 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Wagga Wagga is a stable suburb in Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, about 378km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $784K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 54/100, and is about 264km inland. Wagga Wagga has an overall score of 64/100, 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: India (2.26%), Iraq (1.9%), England (1.53%), Nepal (0.79%), China (0.72%)
Top languages: Punjabi (0.92%), Nepali (0.78%), Mandarin (0.76%), Arabic (0.58%), Malayalam (0.58%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, 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
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 974 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1050
- South Wagga Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1027
- Wagga Wagga Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1008
- Indie School Wagga - KincaidSecondary · Independent
- Indie School Wagga - FitzmauriceSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kildare Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1028
- The Bidgee SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 896
- Wagga Wagga High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 960
- North Wagga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 999
- Turvey Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 944
- Willans Hill SchoolCombined · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 929
- Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges LimitedCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1078
- Henschke Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1029
- Shepherds Park SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 870
- Holy Trinity West WaggaPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 938
- Mount Austin Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 824
- Ashmont Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 766
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
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
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Wagga Wagga
Is Wagga Wagga safe?
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 27,966 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wagga Wagga?
In Wagga Wagga, the median house price is $784K and the median unit price is $446K. Median weekly house rent is $565.
How far is Wagga Wagga from Sydney CBD?
Wagga Wagga is about 378.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Wagga Wagga?
Wagga Wagga has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1028 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wagga Wagga?
Wagga Wagga has a transport score of 54/100.