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New South Wales · Postcode 2650
Wagga Wagga postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 379 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Wagga Wagga at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Wagga Wagga vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Wagga Wagga | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,355 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $295 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 38 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Wagga Wagga is a locality 379 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2650. It falls within the Riverina region. The local government area is Wagga Wagga.
According to the 2021 Census, Wagga Wagga has a population of 7,198 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,355, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. The Indigenous population is 289 (4.0% of residents).
Housing in Wagga Wagga includes a median weekly rent of $295, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 3,297 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Rental properties account for 53.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Wagga Wagga scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 23 schools in the Wagga Wagga area, including The Riverina Anglican College, Kildare Catholic College, Wagga Wagga High School and others.
Wagga Wagga is part of the Wagga Wagga statistical area in New South Wales.
Wagga Wagga details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2650 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 7,198 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,355/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $819/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $295 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 1.9 persons |
| Area | 8.8 km² |
| Population Density | 813/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,297 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 289 (4.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -35.1081689 |
| Longitude | 147.3598323 |
| Distance from Sydney | 379 km |
| Region (SA4) | Riverina |
| Area (SA3) | Wagga Wagga |
| Local Government | Wagga Wagga |
| Federal Electorate | Riverina |
| State Electorate | Wagga Wagga |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 882 (12.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 959 (13.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,212 (30.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,554 (21.6%) |
| 65+ years | 1,593 (22.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 783 (10.9%) |
| Arthritis | 782 (10.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 376 (5.2%) |
| Diabetes | 341 (4.7%) |
| Cancer | 272 (3.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 208 (2.9%) |
| Dementia | 108 (1.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 441 (13.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,579 (48.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 891 (27.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 342 (10.5%) |
Schools in Wagga Wagga
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Wagga Wagga. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.