Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650

NarranderaAll suburbs in postcode 2650

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Median house price

$777,500

+7.2% over the past year.

Median of 110 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025

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Wagga Wagga at a glance

Median unit
$240,480
Weekly rent
$550
Houses · units $420
Population
7,198
Median age 38

Prices: Median of 110 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2650), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Wagga Wagga

Houses change hands at $777,500 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (110 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $240,480, roughly 69% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+7.2%).

For sellers

Twelve-month growth is +7.2%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.

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For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $156,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Wagga Wagga on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2650)

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What to know about Wagga Wagga

Wagga Wagga (2650) sits in the Narrandera region of NSW. The median house here is $777,500, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +7.2% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).

Wagga Wagga has roughly 7,198 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Wagga Wagga scores 38/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 33°C (hot), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 524 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.

Schools in Wagga Wagga

Schools serving Wagga Wagga: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Wagga Wagga Public School

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South Wagga Public School

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Wagga Wagga High School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
38/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
100/100

Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Wagga Wagga's population at 7,198, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (45% own, 51% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (46%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Family households
48%
Lone person
46%
Owner occupied
45%
Renter occupied
51%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.68% (median rent $550/wk against a $777,500 price tag). Units yield 9.08% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 51% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +7.2% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.

Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
3.68%
On the $777,500 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
9.08%
On the $240,480 median
12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
+7.2%

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

1,705 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Theft588 (34.5%)
Against justice procedures527 (30.9%)
Assault127 (7.4%)
Disorderly conduct92 (5.4%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment89 (5.2%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
524 mm
Hottest month, avg max
33.1°C
Coldest month, avg min
3.3°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Wagga Wagga

What is the median house price in Wagga Wagga?
The median house price in Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 is $777,500 (median of 110 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +7.2%.
How much is my house worth in Wagga Wagga?
A useful starting point is the Wagga Wagga median house price of $777,500 (units $240,480). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Wagga Wagga a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Wagga Wagga is 3.7%: the median weekly house rent is $550 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2650), June 2026) against the median house price of $777,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 7.2% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Wagga Wagga is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
What is the Wagga Wagga postcode?
Wagga Wagga is in the 2650 postcode, in NSW, in the Narrandera region.
Where is Wagga Wagga?
Wagga Wagga is a suburb in the Narrandera area, NSW 2650.
What is the average rent in Wagga Wagga?
The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $420.
What schools are in Wagga Wagga?
There are 20 schools serving Wagga Wagga on this page, including Wagga Wagga Public School, St Joseph's Primary School, South Wagga Public School.
How walkable is Wagga Wagga?
Wagga Wagga has a Walk Score of 38 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Wagga Wagga?
Wagga Wagga is close to Wagga Wagga South, Turvey Park, North Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga North, East Wagga Wagga.
What is the population of Wagga Wagga?
The population of Wagga Wagga is approximately 7,198 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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