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Wagga Wagga, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Wagga Wagga is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 7,690. Elevation: 659 ft (201 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
7,690 Population 3/sq mi density
659 ft Elevation 201 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
28.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$27,682 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,682 median income, 5.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$166,200 home value, $831/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population7,690
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,682
Per Capita$27,682
Unemployment5.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$166,200
Rent$831
Ownership47.0%
Housing Units3,076

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain28.6 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Population7,690
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Coordinates-35.1258°, 147.3538°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation28.6 inches (725 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,682
Median Age38.0 years

About Wagga Wagga

Wagga Wagga is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 7,690. The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet (201 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Wagga Wagga has a population of 7,690 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,213.6 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,690
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
2,213.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Wagga Wagga vs Australia Average

The median household income in Wagga Wagga is $27,682, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,682 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $532, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 731 business establishments.

Income: Wagga Wagga vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,682
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,682
Avg Weekly Wage$532

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)731

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wagga Wagga is $166,200, 41% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $831 (29% below the national average of $1,163). 47.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,076 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$166,200
41% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$831
29% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership47.0%
Owner-Occupied47.0%
Renter-Occupied53.0%
Housing Units3,076

Property Tax

Climate in Wagga Wagga

Wagga Wagga has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.4°C), the coldest is Feb (2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1593 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3°C / 37°F -0.5° / 6.5° 173.8
Feb 2.3°C / 36°F -1.4° / 6.1° 136.2
Mar 4.9°C / 41°F 0.6° / 9.2° 110.1
Apr 9°C / 48°F 3.7° / 14.4° 98.2
May 12°C / 54°F 6.3° / 17.6° 95.9
Jun 14.2°C / 58°F 8.9° / 19.5° 95.4
Jul 16.4°C / 62°F 11.1° / 21.8° 114.7
Aug 15.8°C / 60°F 10.5° / 21.1° 127.2
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 7.6° / 17.6° 115.4
Oct 9.2°C / 49°F 5° / 13.4° 174.0
Nov 5.8°C / 42°F 2.6° / 9.1° 172.7
Dec 3.6°C / 38°F 0.3° / 6.9° 179.3
Wagga Wagga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above Australia avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area2,213.6 sq mi (5,733.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-35.1258°N, 147.3538°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 28, 2013.

Jul 17, 1998 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia M4.1 129 km
Oct 11, 1992 25 km NW of Temora, Australia M4.1 92 km
Oct 16, 1998 18 km WSW of Temora, Australia M4.0 71 km
Mar 14, 1999 22 km WSW of West Wyalong, Australia M3.9 134 km
Feb 28, 2004 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia M3.9 33 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 114 km
Jan 18, 2005 8 km N of West Wyalong, Australia M3.7 143 km
May 21, 1994 5 km N of Jindera, Australia M3.4 96 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 74 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 139 km
Mar 13, 2001 8 km NW of West Wyalong, Australia M3.2 141 km
Jan 25, 2003 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia M3.2 99 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 130 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 119 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km NNE of Yass, Australia M3.0 149 km
Feb 27, 2002 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.0 140 km
Oct 25, 2001 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia M2.9 87 km
Jan 2, 2005 35 km W of Duffy, Australia M2.9 121 km
Jun 20, 2002 10 km NW of Boorowa, Australia M2.9 146 km
Sep 21, 2004 30 km SSW of Boorowa, Australia M2.8 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
February 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
March 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
July 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Wettest
November 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
December 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in

Wagga Wagga has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 43°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Wagga Wagga

Institution Type Founded Website
Charles Sturt University - Wagga Wagga Campus University — —
Primary Industries Centre College — —
TAFE NSW Wagga Wagga Campus College — —
Wagga Wagga TAFE College — —

Schools in Wagga Wagga

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wagga Wagga Public School — — — —
Henschke Primary School — — — —
Shepherds Park School — — — —
Saint Mary Mackillop Colleges Wagga Wagga — — — —
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Radio Stations near Wagga Wagga

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Wagga Wagga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Junee Roundhouse Museum
Museum Of The Riverina
RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre

Libraries in Wagga Wagga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Wagga Wagga City Library0.0
William Merrylees Library0.0

Hotels in Wagga Wagga

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ambassador Motor Inn
Mantra Pavilion Hotel

Restaurants in Wagga Wagga

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bridge Tavern & Steakhouse
Guiseppe's Restaurant & Bar

Cafes in Wagga Wagga

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gloria Jean's
The Atrium Cafe
The Fast Lane Drive-Thru Coffee
Trail Street Coffee House
Uneke Lounge

Cinemas in Wagga Wagga

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Forum 6 Cinemas

Clinics in Wagga Wagga

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation
Wagga Wagga Specialist Medical Centre

Dentists in Wagga Wagga

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

OSO Centre

Gas Stations in Wagga Wagga

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
AU #367327227
AU #367327240
AU #370274696
AU #445609679
Coles Express
Mobil Wagga Wagga
Swift

Breweries in Wagga Wagga

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Thirsty Crow Brewery

Airports Near Wagga Wagga

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cootamundra AirportCMDMedium Airport
Temora AirportTEMMedium Airport
Wagga Wagga AirportWGAMedium Airport
Ardlethan Airport—Small Airport
Bullawa Airstrip—Small Airport
Deltroit Station Airstrip—Small Airport
Federation Hsd Airport—Small Airport
Henty Airport—Small Airport
HentyField Days Site Airport—Small Airport
Holbrook Airport—Small Airport
Lockhart Airstrip—Small Airport
Oura Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Rose Vale Airport—Small Airport
Sunnyside (Walla Walla) Airport—Small Airport
Tumbarumba Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Wagga Wagga

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Treatment Centers in Wagga Wagga

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Calvary Riverina Drug and Alcohol Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wagga Wagga

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
The Promise Centre

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 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 Wagga Wagga

What is the population of Wagga Wagga?

Wagga Wagga has a population of 7,690 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,213.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Wagga Wagga expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,682, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $166,200 (41% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $831 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Wagga Wagga?

Wagga Wagga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches.

How is the job market in Wagga Wagga?

The unemployment rate in Wagga Wagga is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $532. There are 731 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wagga Wagga?

The median home value in Wagga Wagga is $166,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $831. The homeownership rate is 47.0%.

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