Wagga Wagga - North
Statistical Area - sa2

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 was around 6,217 as of Aug 2025. This reflected an increase of 612 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5,605 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,101 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 83 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 115 persons per square kilometer. Wagga Wagga - North's growth rate of 10.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (3.3%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 36.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilised NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Exceptional growth was predicted over this period, placing Wagga Wagga - North in the top 10 percent of Australia's non-metropolitan areas. The area was expected to expand by 3,855 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 60.1% in total over the 17 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 67 new dwelling approvals annually. Development approval data is provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, with 335 dwellings approved over the past five financial years from FY-20 to FY-25, and two approvals recorded so far in FY-26. On average, around nine people per year have moved to the area for each dwelling built during these five years, indicating a significant demand exceeding new supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost value of new properties is $430,000, aligning with regional trends.

This financial year has seen $44.8 million in commercial approvals, suggesting strong local business investment. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Wagga Wagga - North exhibits approximately 75% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 20th percentile nationally, implying limited buyer options while bolstering demand for established properties. New building activity comprises 75.0% detached houses and 25.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 753 people, reflecting its quiet, low-activity development environment. Population forecasts project Wagga Wagga - North will gain 3,739 residents by 2041. Construction maintains a steady pace with projected growth, though buyers may face growing competition as the population increases.

Wagga Wagga - North has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects that could impact this region. Notable initiatives include Boorooma Neighbourhood Shopping Centre, Wagga Wagga Water Treatment Plant Upgrade, Mount Austin Manor Houses - Social Housing, and Northern Growth Area Sewer Upgrades. The following list provides details on those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Wagga Wagga - North rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Wagga Wagga - North has a skilled workforce with 3,351 residents employed as of June 2025. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, below Rest of NSW's 3.7%.

Workforce participation is high at 68.3%. Key employment sectors are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Education & training has a particularly strong presence, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. Mining, however, is under-represented, with only 0.3% of Wagga Wagga - North's workforce compared to Rest of NSW's 2.5%.

Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 8.2%, while labour force grew by 9.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment decline by 0.1% and labour force grow by 0.3%. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, compared to the national rate of 4.5% and growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia projects national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections suggest local growth in Wagga Wagga - North may be approximately 6.5%% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Wagga Wagga - North has incomes above the national average. The median income is $56,789 and the average income stands at $69,271. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where the median income is $49,459 and the average income is $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Wagga Wagga - North are approximately $62,809 (median) and $76,614 (average) as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Wagga Wagga - North cluster around the 62nd percentile nationally. The income distribution shows that 39.1% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 (2,430 people), similar to metropolitan regions where 29.9% fall into this bracket. Housing accounts for 14.1% of income and residents rank within the 72nd percentile for disposable income. The area's 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

The dwelling structure in Wagga Wagga - North, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.4% houses and 11.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is similar to Non-Metro NSW's dwelling structure, which also had 88.4% houses and 11.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wagga Wagga - North was at 26.2%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (41.7%) or rented (32.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,430. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $380, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $280. Nationally, Wagga Wagga - North's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 28.4%, with lone person households at 20.9% and group households comprising 7.5%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

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+, surpassing both the SA4 region average of 18.7% and the SA3 area average 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 also prominent, with 34.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - 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. The four schools in Wagga Wagga - North have a combined enrollment of 1,584 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1039) with balanced educational opportunities. These include three primary and one K-12 school. As an education hub, the area provides 25.7 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 15.4, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

The analysis of public transport in Wagga Wagga - North found that there are 55 active transport stops operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 47 individual routes. Together, these routes facilitate 499 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents usually located just 170 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 71 trips per day across all routes, which amounts to about 9 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Wagga Wagga - North is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Wagga Wagga - North shows better-than-average health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population. However, this prevalence is higher than the national average for older and at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 54% (~3,382 people) have private health cover, which is higher than the Rest of NSW's 51.4%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (9.7%) and mental health issues (7.6%), while 71.5% report no medical ailments, compared to 64.5% in the Rest of NSW. The area has 12.9% (798 people) aged 65 and over, lower than the Rest of NSW's 19.6%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of 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 below average, with 88.0% of its population being citizens, 85.1% born in Australia, and 87.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 58.3% of people in Wagga Wagga - North, compared to 64.3% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.6%), English (28.4%), and Irish (8.5%).

Notably, Indian was overrepresented at 2.8% versus the regional average of 0.9%, Scottish at 8.3% versus 8.0%, and Samoan at 0.2% versus 0.1%.

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

At 30 years old, Wagga Wagga - North has a median age considerably lower than the Rest of NSW average of 43 years, and substantially under the Australian median of 38 years. Relative to the Rest of NSW, Wagga Wagga - North has a higher concentration of residents aged 15-24 (22.5%), but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.3%). This concentration of 15-24 year-olds is well above the national average of 12.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 35 to 44 has grown from 11.8% to 13.9%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 16.4% to 15.1%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 9.0% to 7.8%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Wagga Wagga - North's age profile will evolve significantly. The 25 to 34 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 88%, adding 828 residents to reach a total of 1,770.