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 approximately 6,230 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 625 people, a growth rate of 11.2%, since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5,605. The change 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 exceeded that of its SA3 area (3.9%) and SA4 region, indicating it as 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. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on demographic trends and latest annual ERP population numbers, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with an expected expansion of 3,855 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 59.8% 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 averaged approximately 19 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 98 homes. As of FY26, 26 approvals have been recorded. On average, 9.4 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating significant demand exceeding supply. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $174,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options.

There have been $44.8 million in commercial approvals this financial year, 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 increasing demand for established properties. New building activity consists of 75.0% detached houses and 25.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes.

With an estimated 753 people per dwelling approval, it reflects a quiet development environment. Population forecasts indicate Wagga Wagga - North will gain 3,726 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may 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 in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects that could impact the region. Notable ones are 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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Employment conditions in Wagga Wagga - North rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Wagga Wagga - North has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 1.9% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 4.5%.

There are 3,385 residents in work, with an unemployment rate below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation at 70.5%. Only 9.3% of residents work from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade, with a strong specialization in education & training (1.4 times the regional level). Mining is under-represented at 0.3%.

Local employment opportunities exist, but many residents commute elsewhere for work. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 4.5% while labour force increased by 5.4%, causing a rise in unemployment rate of 0.8 percentage points. Rest of NSW experienced employment decline of 0.5%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Wagga Wagga - North's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

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 2023 shows that income in Wagga Wagga - North SA2 is above the national average. The median income is $59,354 and the average income stands at $71,952. This contrasts with Rest of NSW's figures where the median income is $52,390 and the average income is $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Wagga Wagga - North would be approximately $64,613 (median) and $78,327 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Wagga Wagga - North cluster around the 62nd percentile nationally. Distribution data shows that 39.1% of residents (2,435 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring the metropolitan region where 29.9% occupy this bracket. Housing accounts for 14.1% of income. Residents rank in 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

Wagga Wagga - North's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 88.4% houses and 11.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wagga Wagga - North was 26.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.7% and rented ones at 32.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with Non-Metro NSW's average. Median weekly rent was $380, higher than Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Wagga Wagga - North's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,733 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were higher at $380 against 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 constitute 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 Rest of 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%, 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 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. This includes tertiary education (17.9%), primary education (9.7%), and secondary education (7.0%).

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 living an average of 169 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to its residential nature, and cars remain the primary mode of transport at 96%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling in the area, which exceeds 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, translating to 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 indicates strong performance throughout Wagga Wagga - North. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low, particularly in younger cohorts.

Approximately 55% (~3,420 people) have private health cover, compared to 51.9% across Rest of NSW. Common medical conditions include asthma (9.7%) and mental health issues (7.6%). 71.5% of residents declare no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Rest of NSW. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 12.9% (800 people) aged 65 and over, lower than the 23.0% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank 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 below average, with 88.0% of its population being citizens, 85.1% born in Australia, and 87.0% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion was Christianity, comprising 58.3% of the population in Wagga Wagga - North, compared to 55.9% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.6%), English (28.4%), and Irish (8.5%).

Notably, Indian ethnicity was overrepresented at 2.8%, Scottish at 8.3%, and Samoan at 0.2%, compared to their respective regional percentages of 0.6%, 8.0%, and 0.1%.

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

Wagga Wagga - North's median age is 30 years, which is considerably lower than the Rest of NSW average of 43 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Rest of NSW, Wagga Wagga - North has a higher concentration of 15-24 year-olds at 22.5%, but fewer 65-74 year-olds at 5.3%. This 15-24 concentration is well above the national average of 12.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 11.8% to 13.9% of the population. Conversely, 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 Wagga Wagga - North's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort shows the strongest projected growth, increasing by 88% to reach 1,770 residents.