Wagga Wagga, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

7,690 Population 3/sq mi density

659 ft Elevation 201 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

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

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$166,200 home value, $831/mo rent

Wagga Wagga, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$27,682

63% below

$27,682 per capita

Home Value

$166,200

41% below

Median Rent

$831/mo

29% below

Unemployment

5.0%

39% above

Avg Temperature

56°F

312 sunny days/yr

Is Wagga Wagga a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wagga Wagga residents earn a median household income of $27,682 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,682. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 731 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wagga Wagga is $166,200 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $831/month.

Climate & Weather

Wagga Wagga has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,690

Median Age38.0 yrs

Density3/mi²

Foreign Born16.4%

Economy

C+

Median Income$27,682

Per Capita$27,682

Unemployment5.0%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$532

Housing

Home Value$166,200

Rent$831

Ownership47.0%

Housing Units3,076

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Sunny Days312/yr

Rain28.6 in/yr

Elevation659 ft

Did You Know?

Wagga Wagga was founded in 1829.

16.4% of residents are foreign-born.