Wagga Wagga at a glance
Median house
$777,500
+7.2% year on year
Median unit
$240,480
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).
The median house price in Wagga Wagga is $777,500.
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.
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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
Houses change hands at $777,500 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 69% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+7.2%).
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.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +7.2%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$777,500
+7.2% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$295/wk
Owner occupied
45%
Renter occupied
51%
At a deeper level
$777,500
+7.2% annual growth
$240,480
7,198
Median age: 38
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.01% (median rent $300/wk against a $777,500 price tag). Units yield 6.38% 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 (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.01%
Based on $777,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20266.38%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+7.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202645%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +7.2%/yr
2021
$549K
5-year change
+42%
2026
$778K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
2,894
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
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.
38
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wagga Wagga.
Local schools for Wagga Wagga
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Government School Catchment
Wagga Wagga Public School
South Wagga Public School
Wagga Wagga High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
585 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.1°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
2.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
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 median house price in Wagga Wagga?
- The median house price in Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 is $777,500. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +7.2%.
- 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.
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Sources cited
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