Wagga Wagga at a glance

Walk score

38

Car dependent

Population

7,198

Median age 38

The brief

What to know about Wagga Wagga.

The postcode for Wagga Wagga is 2650 (NSW).

Wagga Wagga (2650) sits in the Narrandera region of NSW.

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.

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Day to day

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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.

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

Who lives here

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.

Population

7,198

Median age

38

Family households

48%

Lone person

46%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$295/wk

Owner occupied

45%

Renter occupied

51%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

7,198

Median age: 38

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

2,894

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft866 (29.9%)
Against justice procedures810 (28.0%)
Assault271 (9.4%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment174 (6.0%)
Malicious damage to property156 (5.4%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

38

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Wagga Wagga.

Local schools for Wagga Wagga

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Government School Catchment

Wagga Wagga Public School

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South Wagga Public School

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Wagga Wagga High School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

585 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

31.1°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

2.3°C

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Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Wagga Wagga.

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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2650, in the Narrandera region.
What is the average rent in Wagga Wagga?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $295.
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, Wagga Wagga Bc, Turvey Park, North Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga North.
What is the population of Wagga Wagga?
The population of Wagga Wagga is approximately 7,198 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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