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Wagaman, Australia

Northern Territory · Australia

Wagaman is a small town in Northern Territory, Australia with a population of 2,109. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,109 Population 4,585/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
71.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Darwin Timezone
$29,203 Median Income
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Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$29,203 median income, 5.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$191,600 home value, $958/mo rent

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About Wagaman

Wagaman

Wagaman is a suburb of the Australian city of Darwin, Northern Territory. It lies in the band of locations known as the northern suburbs. It is on the traditional Country and waterways of the Larrakia people. An established residential area, Wagaman is bounded by Vanderlin Drive in the north, Lee Point Road in the east, Parer Drive in the south and Trower Road in the west; these confines correspond to the neighbouring suburbs of Alawa, Moil, Anula, Wanguri and Casuarina.

People

Population2,109
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density4,585/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,203
Per Capita$29,203
Unemployment5.8%

Housing

C+
Home Value$191,600
Rent$958
Ownership57.9%
Housing Units844

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain71.9 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population2,109
Population Density4,585 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates-12.3807°, 130.8854°
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNorthern Territory
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation71.9 inches (1,826 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,203
Median Age35.0 years

About Wagaman

Wagaman is a small town in Australia (Northern Territory) with a population of 2,109. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Darwin.

Wagaman has a population of 2,109 with a density of 4,585 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,109
Total Population
4,585
People / sq mi
35.0yrs
Median Age
10% below Australia avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Wagaman vs Australia Average

The median household income in Wagaman is $29,203, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,203 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $562, 61% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 200 business establishments.

Income: Wagaman vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$29,203
61% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$29,203
Avg Weekly Wage$562

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)200

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wagaman is $191,600, 32% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $958 (18% below the national average of $1,163). 57.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 844 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$191,600
32% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$958
18% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership57.9%
Owner-Occupied57.9%
Renter-Occupied42.1%
Housing Units844

Property Tax

Climate in Wagaman

Wagaman has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Nov (29.6°C), the coldest is Jul (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1845 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.6°C / 83°F 25.1° / 32° 470.0
Feb 28.4°C / 83°F 25.1° / 31.7° 412.9
Mar 28.6°C / 83°F 24.9° / 32.3° 317.7
Apr 28.6°C / 83°F 24.2° / 33° 106.3
May 27.3°C / 81°F 22.3° / 32.3° 21.2
Jun 25.6°C / 78°F 20° / 31.1° 2.1
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 19.3° / 31.1° 1.0
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 19.8° / 31.9° 0.8
Sep 28°C / 82°F 22.9° / 33.1° 14.4
Oct 29.3°C / 85°F 24.8° / 33.8° 70.3
Nov 29.6°C / 85°F 25.4° / 33.7° 145.3
Dec 29.2°C / 85°F 25.5° / 33° 282.9
Wagaman has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 71.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above Australia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density4,585/sq mi
Coordinates-12.3807°N, 130.8854°W
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.9"
89% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 18.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Nov 12, 1999.

Nov 12, 1999 36 km S of Bellamack, Australia M3.9 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Fina (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Fina Category 3 43 km
2018 Marcus Category 1 291 km
2006 Monica Category 2 262 km
2005 Ingrid Category 4 117 km
1999 Thelma Category 4 177 km
1992 Neville Category 4 146 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 18.4 in Wettest
February 82°F (28°C) 12.9 in
March 82°F (28°C) 13.8 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.9 in
May 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Coldest
July 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
October 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in
November 85°F (29°C) 5.2 in Warmest
December 84°F (29°C) 10.8 in

Wagaman has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 77°F in June to 85°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 69.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (18.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Wagaman

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wagaman Primary School
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Radio Stations near Wagaman

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Radio DARWIN AAC 94 kbps

Museums in Wagaman

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1934 Qantas Hangar
Australian Aviation Heritage Centre
Bombing of Darwin Harbour
Darwin Military Museum
Fannie Bay Gaol
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
Royal Flying Doctor Service
Tunnels
WWII Display

Libraries in Wagaman

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Casuarina Public Library0.0
City of Palmerston Public Library0.0
Darwin Public Library0.0
Karama Library0.0
Marrara Toy Library0.0
Nightcliff Library0.0
Wagait Beach Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Wagaman

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
McMillans Road Vendor Area
Mindil Beach Sunset Market
Palmerston Markets
Parap Market
Rapid Creek Market

Restaurants in Wagaman

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golden Star Kitchen
Nando's
Warong

Cafes in Wagaman

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Medee Eatery

Veterinaries in Wagaman

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #830642587

Gas Stations in Wagaman

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

United

Banks in Wagaman

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Westpac

Stadiums & Teams in Wagaman

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Wagaman

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Darwin International Airport / RAAF DarwinDRWLarge Airport
Bathurst Island AirportBRTMedium Airport
Batchelor AirportSmall Airport
Bulgul AirportSmall Airport
Coomalie Creek AirfieldSmall Airport
Crab Claw Island Landing GroundSmall Airport
Delissaville AirportDLVSmall Airport
Dundee Beach AirportSmall Airport
Emkaytee (Unlic) AirportSmall Airport
Finniss River Landing GroundSmall Airport
Gerald Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
La Belle Downs AirstripSmall Airport
Lachlan E Purkis Memoral AirfieldSmall Airport
Middle Point Research Station AirstripSmall Airport
Palmer AirportSmall Airport
Pickertaramoor AirstripSmall Airport
Port Hurd AirstripSmall Airport
Sandford AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Wagaman

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Territory Hands

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wagaman

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Darwin

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wagaman

What is the population of Wagaman?

Wagaman has a population of 2,109 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4,585 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Wagaman expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,203, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $191,600 (32% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $958 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Wagaman?

Wagaman has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 71.9 inches.

How is the job market in Wagaman?

The unemployment rate in Wagaman is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $562. There are 200 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wagaman?

The median home value in Wagaman is $191,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $958. The homeownership rate is 57.9%.

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