Wagga Wagga - North

Wagga Wagga - North lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Wagga Wagga - North's population is 6,318 as of May 2026. This reflects a 713 person increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,605 people. The change was inferred from an estimated resident population of 6,227 in June 2025 and an additional 106 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 117 persons per square kilometer. Wagga Wagga - North's 12.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (2.2%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 39.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Wagga Wagga - North is predicted to expand by 3,608 persons based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 55.7% in total over the 16 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Wagga Wagga - North recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Wagga Wagga - North has averaged approximately 19 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 98 homes. In FY26 so far, 43 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 9.4 people have moved to the area each year for every dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating demand significantly exceeds new supply. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $174,000, below the regional average, suggesting relatively affordable housing options.

Commercial approvals this financial year amount to $44.8 million, reflecting robust local business investment. Comparatively, Wagga Wagga - North shows around 75% of construction activity per person when measured against the Rest of NSW. Nationally, it ranks in the 20th percentile of areas assessed, suggesting limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established properties. This activity is below the national average, indicating the area's established nature and potential planning limitations.

New development consists of 75% detached houses and 25% attached dwellings, preserving the area's low-density character and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 753 people, reflecting its quiet, low-activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate Wagga Wagga - North will gain approximately 3,517 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Wagga Wagga - North has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 41stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects that could impact the region. Notable ones include Boorooma Neighbourhood Shopping Centre, Mount Austin Manor Houses - Social Housing, Northern Growth Area Sewer Upgrades, and Wagga Wagga Water Treatment Plant Upgrade. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Wagga Wagga - North ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Wagga Wagga - North has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 1.9% as of December 2025. It has 3,270 residents in work and a participation rate of 66.6%, both higher than Regional NSW's rates of 3.9% and 60.5%. Census data shows that 9.3% of residents work from home.

The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Notably, the area has a high concentration in education & training, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. However, mining is under-represented, with only 0.3% of Wagga Wagga - North's workforce compared to 2.5% in Regional NSW. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data.

Over the year to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.2%, employment declined by 3.6%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. This compares with Regional NSW's employment decline of 1.2% and labour force decline of 0.8%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local projections suggest Wagga Wagga - North's employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years based on its current employment mix.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The Wagga Wagga - North SA2 has an income level above the national average, according to AreaSearch aggregated ATO data for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers is $59,354, with an average income of $71,952. This compares to Regional NSW's figures of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on a 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $65,479 (median) and $79,377 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Wagga Wagga - North cluster around the 62nd percentile nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 39.1% of the population, which totals 2,470 individuals, fall within the $1,500 to $2,999 income range, mirroring the surrounding region where 29.9% occupy this bracket. Housing accounts for 14.1% of income. The area's strong earnings rank residents within the 71st percentile for disposable income, and its SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Wagga Wagga - North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Wagga Wagga - North's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, 88.4% were houses with the remaining 11.7% comprising semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and others. This differs from Regional NSW where 82.6% of dwellings are houses and 17.4% are other types. Home ownership in Wagga Wagga - North stood at 26.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.7% and rented ones at 32.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with Regional NSW's average, while the median weekly rent was $380 compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Wagga Wagga - North's median mortgage repayments were lower at $1,733 than Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were higher at $380 compared to the national figure of $375.

Wagga Wagga - North features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 71.6% of all households, including 36.3% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.4%, with lone person households at 20.9% and group households making up 7.5%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Wagga Wagga - North exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 27.4% among residents aged 15+, exceeding the SA4 region average of 18.7% and the SA3 area rate of 20.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 18.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 34.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 24.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 42.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 17.9% in tertiary education, 9.7% in primary education, and 7.0% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Wagga Wagga - North has 76 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 47 different routes that together facilitate 860 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living within 169 meters of the nearest stop. Most commuting in this residential area is outward-bound, with cars being the primary mode of transportation for 96% of residents. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 9.3% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 122 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 11 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wagga Wagga - North's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Wagga Wagga - North. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low, particularly among younger cohorts.

Approximately 55% (~3,468 people) had private health cover, compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The most common medical conditions were asthma (9.7%) and mental health issues (7.6%). 71.5% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. 13.1% of residents were aged 65 and over (830 people), lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors presented some challenges but ranked lower nationally than the broader population.

Wagga Wagga - North ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Wagga Wagga - North had a cultural diversity index below average, with 88.0% of its population being Australian citizens, 85.1% born in Australia, and 87.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 58.3% of people in Wagga Wagga - North, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.6%), English (28.4%), and Irish (8.5%).

Notably, Indian ancestry was overrepresented at 2.8%, Scottish at 8.3%, and Samoan at 0.2%.

Wagga Wagga - North hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Wagga Wagga-North has a median age of 30 years, which is considerably lower than Regional NSW's average of 43 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, Wagga Wagga-North has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (21.9%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.7%). This 15-24 concentration is well above the national average of 12.7%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has grown from 11.8% to 14.6%, while those aged 5-14 increased from 12.4% to 13.4%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has declined from 16.4% to 15.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Wagga Wagga-North's age profile. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow strongly at 79%, adding 746 residents to reach a total of 1,692.