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 6,227 as of November 2025. This reflects a growth of 622 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5,605. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,101 in June 2024 and an additional 87 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 116 persons per square kilometer. Wagga Wagga - North's growth rate of 11.1% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (3.5%) and the SA4 region, making it a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 36.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Wagga Wagga - North is predicted to have grown by 3,855 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 59.9% over the 17-year period.

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. As of FY26, 21 approvals have been recorded. On average, 9.4 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating significant demand exceeding new supply. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $174,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options.

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

The estimated population count per dwelling approval is 753 people, reflecting a quiet development environment. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Wagga Wagga - North to gain 3,729 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Wagga Wagga - North has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects that could affect the region. Notable initiatives 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 expected to be most 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 an unemployment rate of 1.9% as of September 2025. Employment growth in the area was estimated at 4.5% over the past year.

The workforce participation rate is higher than that of Rest of NSW, at 68.3%. Key sectors for employment include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Education & training has a particularly strong representation 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 2.5% in Rest of NSW.

Employment increased by 4.5% over the 12 months to September 2025 while labour force increased by 5.4%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW experienced employment decline of 0.5%. State-level data from 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years for Wagga Wagga - North, based on its current employment mix.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Wagga Wagga - North SA2 has an income above the national average. The median income is $56,789 and the average income stands at $69,271. This contrasts with Rest of NSW's figures where the median income is $49,459 and the average income is $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Wagga Wagga - North would be approximately $63,950 (median) and $78,006 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Wagga Wagga - North cluster around the 62nd percentile nationally. The income distribution shows that 39.1% of residents (2,434 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring the metropolitan region where 29.9% occupy this bracket. Housing accounts for 14.1% of income. Residents rank within the 71st percentile for disposable income and 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

In Wagga Wagga - North, as per the latest Census, 88.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 11.7% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This distribution mirrors that of Non-Metro NSW. 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, higher than the Non-Metro NSW average of $1,430. The median weekly rent in Wagga Wagga - North was $380, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $280. Nationally, mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents higher at $375.

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

Family households constitute 71.6 percent of all households, including 36.3 percent couples with children, 25.3 percent couples without children, and 8.7 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.4 percent, with lone person households at 20.9 percent and group households comprising 7.5 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is 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%, 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 at 5.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Vocational credentials are held by 34.3% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 24.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 42.0% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 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

The analysis shows that there are 55 active public transport stops operating within Wagga Wagga - North. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totalling 47 individual routes. Together, these routes provide 499 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 170 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 71 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 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 demonstrates above-average health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population, although this is higher than the national average for older and at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover in the area is very high at approximately 54% of the total population (around 3,387 people), compared to 51.4% across the Rest of NSW.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 9.7% and 7.6% of residents respectively, while 71.5% claim to be completely clear of medical ailments compared to 64.5% across the Rest of NSW. The area has 12.9% of residents aged 65 and over (around 800 people), which is lower than the 19.6% in the Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring more attention 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 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 (2.8%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.9%, Scottish (8.3%) was slightly higher than the regional figure of 8.0%, and Samoan (0.2%) was marginally higher than the regional figure of 0.1%.

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 the Rest of NSW average of 43 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Compared 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 the present, 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, with the strongest projected growth in the 25 to 34 cohort, which is expected to increase by 88%, adding 827 residents to reach a total of 1,770.