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Wagga Wagga - East vs Wagga Wagga Surrounds

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 36 km apart · Wagga Wagga - East profile · Wagga Wagga Surrounds profile

Wagga Wagga - East Wagga Wagga Surrounds

Wagga Wagga Surrounds and Wagga Wagga - East are nearby areas with very different layouts. Wagga Wagga - East is a more urban setting, described as somewhat walkable, while Wagga Wagga Surrounds is mostly car-dependent. This is clear in the accessibility to services; for example, 53.9% of homes in Wagga Wagga - East are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, compared to just 21.6% in Wagga Wagga Surrounds. Educational settings also differ, as Wagga Wagga - East has much larger schools, with an average size of 475 students compared to just 74 in Wagga Wagga Surrounds.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people aged 65 and over. They also share similar typical weekly household incomes, which hover around $1,700. While they are alike in these ways, some gaps are changing. The difference in the share of people aged 65 and over has widened since 2011, while the gap in the share of adults who completed Year 12 has narrowed.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +867 larger in Wagga Wagga Surrounds gap narrowing
16,921 83rd pct 17,788 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15,909
  • First area, 2016: 16,585
  • First area, 2021: 16,921
  • Second area, 2011: 13,987
  • Second area, 2016: 14,814
  • Second area, 2021: 17,788
Median age in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +2 yrs older in Wagga Wagga - East gap steady
38 yrs 43rd pct 36 yrs 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 36 yrs
First Nations in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +0.7 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East gap steady
5.5% 78th pct 4.8% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.8%
  • First area, 2016: 4.1%
  • First area, 2021: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.8%
Aged 65+ in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +3.1 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East gap widening
19.5% 63rd pct 16.3% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.2%
  • First area, 2016: 17.1%
  • First area, 2021: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.3%
Under 15 in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +0.6 pts higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds gap steady
20.8% 77th pct 21.4% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.4%
  • First area, 2016: 21.1%
  • First area, 2021: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.4%
De facto in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +2.0 pts higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds gap widening
10.5% 31st pct 12.5% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.2%
  • First area, 2016: 9.3%
  • First area, 2021: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%

Age structure

24.1% Young adults (25–44) +0.2 pts ▸ 24.3%
23.3% Older adults (45–64) +0.4 pts ▸ 23.7%
20.8% Children (0–14) +0.6 pts ▸ 21.4%
19.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +3.1 pts 16.3%
12.4% Youth (15–24) +1.9 pts ▸ 14.3%

Marital status

50.1% Married +0.1 pts ▸ 50.2%
33.1% Never married +1.8 pts ▸ 34.9%
8.2% Divorced ◂ +1.3 pts 6.9%
5.2% Widowed ◂ +0.5 pts 4.7%
3.4% Separated even 3.4%

Age & sex structure

Wagga Wagga - East Wagga Wagga Surrounds

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Wagga Wagga - East: 0.8% males, 1.2% females; 85+ in Wagga Wagga Surrounds: 0.8% males, 1.0% females
  • 80–84 in Wagga Wagga - East: 1.2% males, 1.4% females; 80–84 in Wagga Wagga Surrounds: 0.9% males, 1.1% females
  • 75–79 in Wagga Wagga - East: 1.8% males, 2.0% females; 75–79 in Wagga Wagga Surrounds: 1.5% males, 1.3% females
  • 70–74 in Wagga Wagga - East: 2.6% males, 2.9% females; 70–74 in Wagga Wagga Surrounds: 2.3% males, 2.0% females
  • 65–69 in Wagga Wagga - East: 2.6% males, 2.8% females; 65–69 in Wagga Wagga Surrounds: 2.9% males, 2.4% females
  • 60–64 in Wagga Wagga - East: 2.7% males, 3.2% females; 60–64 in Wagga Wagga Surrounds: 3.0% males, 3.1% females
  • 55–59 in Wagga Wagga - East: 2.8% males, 3.0% females; 55–59 in Wagga Wagga Surrounds: 3.0% males, 3.0% females
  • 50–54 in Wagga Wagga - East: 2.8% males, 3.0% females; 50–54 in Wagga Wagga Surrounds: 2.9% males, 3.0% females
  • 45–49 in Wagga Wagga - East: 2.9% males, 3.0% females; 45–49 in Wagga Wagga Surrounds: 2.8% males, 2.9% females
  • 40–44 in Wagga Wagga - East: 2.8% males, 3.0% females; 40–44 in Wagga Wagga Surrounds: 2.9% males, 2.7% females
  • 35–39 in Wagga Wagga - East: 3.0% males, 3.4% females; 35–39 in Wagga Wagga Surrounds: 2.9% males, 3.3% females
  • 30–34 in Wagga Wagga - East: 2.7% males, 3.1% females; 30–34 in Wagga Wagga Surrounds: 3.0% males, 3.2% females
  • 25–29 in Wagga Wagga - East: 3.1% males, 3.0% females; 25–29 in Wagga Wagga Surrounds: 3.1% males, 3.3% females
  • 20–24 in Wagga Wagga - East: 2.8% males, 2.8% females; 20–24 in Wagga Wagga Surrounds: 3.8% males, 3.1% females
  • 15–19 in Wagga Wagga - East: 3.6% males, 3.3% females; 15–19 in Wagga Wagga Surrounds: 4.0% males, 3.4% females
  • 10–14 in Wagga Wagga - East: 3.7% males, 4.0% females; 10–14 in Wagga Wagga Surrounds: 3.6% males, 3.7% females
  • 5–9 in Wagga Wagga - East: 3.7% males, 3.5% females; 5–9 in Wagga Wagga Surrounds: 3.6% males, 3.5% females
  • 0–4 in Wagga Wagga - East: 3.0% males, 3.0% females; 0–4 in Wagga Wagga Surrounds: 3.4% males, 3.5% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +3.1 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East gap steady
10.0% 14th pct 6.8% 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.2%
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.8%

Country of birth

86.0% Australia ◂ +0.6 pts 85.4%
1.3% England ◂ +0.2 pts 1.2%
1.1% India ◂ +0.1 pts 1.0%
0.7% New Zealand ◂ +0.1 pts 0.6%
0.7% China ◂ +0.5 pts 0.2%
0.7% Philippines ◂ +0.2 pts 0.4%
0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%
0.2% Nepal +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.1% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

41.7% Australian +1.4 pts ▸ 43.2%
41.0% English ◂ +1.1 pts 39.9%
13.8% Irish ◂ +0.7 pts 13.0%
11.5% Scottish +0.2 pts ▸ 11.6%
5.2% German +0.5 pts ▸ 5.7%
1.8% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 1.6%
1.3% Dutch ◂ +0.1 pts 1.2%
1.3% Chinese ◂ +0.6 pts 0.7%
1.1% Indian +0.1 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.8% Filipino ◂ +0.2 pts 0.6%
0.6% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.4%
0.1% Vietnamese even 0.1%

Language

Other language in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +2.6 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East gap steady
7.0% 33rd pct 4.4% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.4%
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.4%
Limited English in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +0.4 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East gap steady
0.9% 38th pct 0.4% 20th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.4%

Language used at home

89.0% English only ◂ +0.7 pts 88.3%
0.6% Arabic ◂ +0.5 pts 0.2%
0.6% Mandarin ◂ +0.4 pts 0.1%
0.3% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.2% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.2% Hindi even 0.2%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.2% Tagalog even 0.1%
0.1% Italian even 0.1%
0.1% Cantonese even 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +1.4 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East gap steady
31.2% 21st pct 29.8% 18th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.7%
  • First area, 2016: 21.7%
  • First area, 2021: 31.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.8%

Religious affiliation

60.6% Christianity ◂ +1.3 pts 59.3%
31.2% No religion ◂ +1.4 pts 29.8%
5.1% Not stated +3.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
1.1% Other religions ◂ +0.7 pts 0.4%
0.7% Hinduism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.6% Islam ◂ +0.4 pts 0.3%
0.6% Buddhism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.4%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +4.2 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East gap narrowing
49.5% 37th pct 45.3% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.9%
  • First area, 2016: 46.1%
  • First area, 2021: 49.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 35.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.3%
Bachelor+ in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +3.9 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East gap steady
20.4% 48th pct 16.5% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.6%
  • First area, 2016: 18.1%
  • First area, 2021: 20.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.5%
Schools in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +7 more in Wagga Wagga Surrounds
9 88th pct 16 96th pct
Schools/1k kids in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +1.65 more in Wagga Wagga Surrounds
2.56 61st pct 4.21 81st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +11 more in Wagga Wagga Surrounds
26 63rd pct 37 78th pct
Students in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +3,096 more in Wagga Wagga - East
4,273 87th pct 1,177 43rd pct
Avg size in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +401 larger in Wagga Wagga - East
475 57th pct 74 4th pct
ICSEA in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +49 higher in Wagga Wagga - East
1,010 48th pct 962 24th pct

Highest year of school

49.5% Year 12 ◂ +4.2 pts 45.3%
28.4% Year 10 ◂ +0.2 pts 28.2%
9.6% Year 9 or below +0.7 pts ▸ 10.3%
7.4% Year 11 ◂ +0.4 pts 7.0%

Highest qualification level

35.3% Certificate III / IV +0.4 pts ▸ 35.6%
22.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +2.7 pts 19.9%
14.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.5 pts 13.4%
6.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.3 pts 4.2%
4.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.2 pts 2.8%
2.2% Certificate I / II +0.3 pts ▸ 2.5%

Field of qualification

19.0% Management & commerce ◂ +4.4 pts 14.6%
13.0% Engineering & related +1.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
12.6% Health ◂ +0.9 pts 11.7%
11.3% Education ◂ +2.9 pts 8.4%
10.8% Society & culture ◂ +1.1 pts 9.7%
3.6% Agriculture & environment +5.1 pts ▸ 8.7%
7.0% Architecture & building ◂ +2.0 pts 4.9%
5.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.2 pts 4.4%
2.6% Creative arts ◂ +0.2 pts 2.3%
2.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.6 pts 1.4%
1.6% Information technology ◂ +0.6 pts 1.0%

Income

Personal income in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +$5 higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds gap narrowing
$851 59th pct $856 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: $625
  • First area, 2016: $720
  • First area, 2021: $851
  • Second area, 2011: $544
  • Second area, 2016: $687
  • Second area, 2021: $856
Household income in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +$49 higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds gap narrowing
$1,699 47th pct $1,748 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,251
  • First area, 2016: $1,427
  • First area, 2021: $1,699
  • Second area, 2011: $1,030
  • Second area, 2016: $1,348
  • Second area, 2021: $1,748
Family income in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +$32 higher in Wagga Wagga - East gap narrowing
$2,088 50th pct $2,056 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,520
  • First area, 2016: $1,741
  • First area, 2021: $2,088
  • Second area, 2011: $1,260
  • Second area, 2016: $1,577
  • Second area, 2021: $2,056
High earners in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +2.1 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East gap steady
10.8% 51st pct 8.7% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.6%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.7%
High-income homes in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +2.3 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East gap steady
20.1% 49th pct 17.8% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.6%
  • First area, 2016: 12.4%
  • First area, 2021: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.8%

Household income distribution

30.8% $1,500–$2,999 +1.6 pts ▸ 32.4%
27.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.3 pts 26.4%
14.2% Under $650 ◂ +0.4 pts 13.7%
10.5% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +0.5 pts 9.9%
9.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 7.9%

Personal income distribution

37.0% Under $650 ◂ +2.0 pts 35.0%
35.4% $650–$1,499 +0.5 pts ▸ 35.9%
18.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.1 pts 16.5%
3.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 2.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +4.1 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East
32.7% 77th pct 28.6% 53rd pct
Mental health in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +1.4 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East
10.1% 68th pct 8.8% 50th pct
Needs assistance in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +1.0 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East gap steady
5.9% 59th pct 4.9% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.0%
  • First area, 2016: 4.6%
  • First area, 2021: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

11.4% Asthma ◂ +1.0 pts 10.4%
10.1% Mental health ◂ +1.4 pts 8.8%
9.9% Arthritis ◂ +0.8 pts 9.1%
8.0% Other condition ◂ +0.9 pts 7.1%
5.1% Diabetes ◂ +0.9 pts 4.2%
4.3% Heart disease ◂ +0.8 pts 3.5%
3.5% Cancer ◂ +0.5 pts 3.0%
2.1% Lung condition ◂ +0.1 pts 2.0%
0.9% Stroke +0.1 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.7% Dementia even 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.3% None +1.1 pts ▸ 61.4%
22.0% One condition ◂ +3.3 pts 18.7%
7.1% Two conditions ◂ +0.5 pts 6.6%
3.6% Three or more ◂ +0.4 pts 3.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +3.4 pts higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds gap narrowing
18.0% 73rd pct 21.4% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.2%
  • First area, 2016: 24.0%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.4%
Unpaid carers in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +1.1 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East gap steady
14.0% 82nd pct 12.9% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.1%
  • First area, 2016: 12.7%
  • First area, 2021: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.9%
Unpaid child care in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +0.9 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East gap steady
30.3% 76th pct 29.4% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.0%
  • First area, 2016: 31.6%
  • First area, 2021: 30.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.4%
Defence service in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +3.6 pts higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds
4.4% 83rd pct 7.9% 99th pct
Housework 15h+ in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +1.0 pts higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds gap steady
22.0% 59th pct 23.0% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.4%
  • First area, 2016: 23.5%
  • First area, 2021: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +70 larger in Wagga Wagga - East
924 86th pct 854 86th pct
Median age in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +2 yrs older in Wagga Wagga Surrounds
19 yrs 10th pct 21 yrs 21st pct
Year 12 in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +1.2 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East
38.1% 37th pct 36.9% 34th pct
Unemployment in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +3.6 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East
9.7% 48th pct 6.1% 28th pct
Median income in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +$40 higher in Wagga Wagga - East
$722 65th pct $682 59th pct
Household income in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +$62 higher in Wagga Wagga - East
$1,771 54th pct $1,709 51st pct
Indigenous language in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +0.9 pts higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds
3.2% 30th pct 4.1% 39th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +0.1 larger in Wagga Wagga Surrounds gap widening
2.6 57th pct 2.7 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7
One-parent in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +4.3 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East gap steady
15.3% 67th pct 11.0% 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.8%
  • First area, 2016: 14.7%
  • First area, 2021: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.0%
Living alone in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +3.8 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East gap widening
25.2% 50th pct 21.5% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.7%
  • First area, 2016: 23.6%
  • First area, 2021: 25.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.5%

Family composition

56.8% Couples with children +3.8 pts ▸ 60.6%
27.0% Couples without children +0.8 pts ▸ 27.9%
15.3% One-parent families ◂ +4.3 pts 11.0%
0.9% Other families ◂ +0.4 pts 0.6%

Household size

34.8% 2 people +1.5 pts ▸ 36.3%
25.2% 1 person ◂ +3.8 pts 21.5%
15.5% 3 people ◂ +0.8 pts 14.7%
13.8% 4 people +0.9 pts ▸ 14.6%
7.1% 5 people +1.4 pts ▸ 8.5%
3.5% 6 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 4.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +$20 higher in Wagga Wagga - East gap narrowing
$300 27th pct $280 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $245
  • First area, 2016: $280
  • First area, 2021: $300
  • Second area, 2011: $150
  • Second area, 2016: $200
  • Second area, 2021: $280
Mortgage in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +$27 higher in Wagga Wagga - East gap narrowing
$1,517 28th pct $1,490 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,625
  • First area, 2016: $1,530
  • First area, 2021: $1,517
  • Second area, 2011: $1,300
  • Second area, 2016: $1,300
  • Second area, 2021: $1,490
People / bedroom in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +0.10 higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds gap widening
0.70 0th pct 0.80 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +7.1 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East gap steady
26.0% 47th pct 18.9% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.2%
  • First area, 2016: 26.8%
  • First area, 2021: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.9%
Owned outright in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +1.7 pts higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds gap narrowing
35.2% 59th pct 36.8% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 34.6%
  • First area, 2016: 34.6%
  • First area, 2021: 35.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 40.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.8%
Separate houses in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +8.5 pts higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds gap widening
87.9% 59th pct 96.4% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 87.7%
  • First area, 2016: 87.3%
  • First area, 2021: 87.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 94.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 95.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 96.4%
3+ bedrooms in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +1.8 pts higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds gap steady
84.6% 67th pct 86.5% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 85.0%
  • First area, 2016: 83.6%
  • First area, 2021: 84.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 84.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 84.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 86.5%

How homes are owned or rented

35.7% Owned with a mortgage +3.1 pts ▸ 38.8%
35.2% Owned outright +1.7 pts ▸ 36.8%
26.0% Rented ◂ +7.1 pts 18.9%
1.9% Other tenure +1.5 pts ▸ 3.4%
1.3% Not stated +0.8 pts ▸ 2.1%

Types of homes

87.9% Separate house +8.5 pts ▸ 96.4%
11.2% Flat or apartment ◂ +9.5 pts 1.7%
0.6% Townhouse / semi-detached +0.5 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.2% Other dwelling +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%

Bedrooms per home

38.6% 4 bedrooms +0.6 pts ▸ 39.2%
35.7% 3 bedrooms +2.0 pts ▸ 37.7%
12.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +3.7 pts 9.2%
10.4% 5 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 9.6%
1.2% 1 bedroom +1.0 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Studio / none +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

48.0% $200–$349 ◂ +2.6 pts 45.3%
29.5% $350–$549 ◂ +3.6 pts 25.8%
17.0% Under $200 +2.9 pts ▸ 19.8%
1.0% $550–$749 +1.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.2% $750 or more ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

45.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +7.0 pts 38.0%
16.1% Under $1,000 +8.2 pts ▸ 24.3%
24.2% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +1.5 pts 22.7%
8.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 8.5%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +1.4 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East gap steady
4.0% 42nd pct 2.6% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.0%
  • First area, 2016: 4.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6%
Work from home in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +5.5 pts higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds gap narrowing
8.2% 22nd pct 13.7% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.0%
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.7%
PT commute in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +0.4 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East gap steady
0.6% 22nd pct 0.3% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.7%
  • First area, 2016: 0.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.3%
PT stops in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +29 more in Wagga Wagga Surrounds
64 70th pct 93 86th pct
Stops/1k in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +1.45 more in Wagga Wagga Surrounds
3.78 42nd pct 5.23 63rd pct
Departures/1k in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +154.2 more in Wagga Wagga - East
227.8 27th pct 73.5 18th pct
PT routes in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +29 more in Wagga Wagga Surrounds
6 43rd pct 35 86th pct
26 84th pct —

How people get to work

71.8% Car (driver) ◂ +9.2 pts 62.6%
8.2% Worked at home +5.5 pts ▸ 13.7%
1.5% Walked +5.9 pts ▸ 7.5%
5.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.4 pts 3.6%
0.6% Bus ◂ +0.3 pts 0.3%
0.4% Bicycle ◂ +0.3 pts 0.2%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.8% 2 vehicles +0.3 pts ▸ 41.1%
33.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +8.6 pts 24.7%
14.2% 3 vehicles +4.5 pts ▸ 18.7%
7.7% 4 or more +5.1 pts ▸ 12.9%
4.0% No vehicle ◂ +1.4 pts 2.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +0.5 pts higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds gap narrowing
38.8% 54th pct 39.3% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 40.4%
  • First area, 2016: 40.8%
  • First area, 2021: 38.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.3%
Recent arrivals in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +7.6 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East gap narrowing
21.1% 85th pct 13.5% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.2%
  • First area, 2016: 24.4%
  • First area, 2021: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +1.3 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East gap steady
3.6% 21st pct 2.3% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 4.7%
  • First area, 2021: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3%
Participation in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +2.1 pts higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds gap widening
63.7% 60th pct 65.7% 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: 65.9%
  • First area, 2016: 63.4%
  • First area, 2021: 63.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 65.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 62.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.7%
Full-time in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +4.8 pts higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds gap widening
61.3% 70th pct 66.1% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.0%
  • First area, 2016: 63.5%
  • First area, 2021: 61.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 66.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 66.1%

Industries people work in

18.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +5.5 pts 12.8%
2.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +14.8 pts ▸ 17.1%
7.5% Public administration & safety +5.6 pts ▸ 13.1%
12.1% Education & training ◂ +3.1 pts 8.9%
9.9% Construction ◂ +2.7 pts 7.2%
9.9% Retail trade ◂ +2.5 pts 7.3%
6.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.6 pts 4.3%
5.9% Manufacturing ◂ +1.5 pts 4.4%
3.7% Transport & warehousing +0.8 pts ▸ 4.5%
4.5% Other services ◂ +0.9 pts 3.6%
4.4% Professional & technical ◂ +1.0 pts 3.4%
2.9% Administrative & support ◂ +0.8 pts 2.2%

Occupations people work in

20.7% Professionals ◂ +4.5 pts 16.2%
12.7% Managers +7.9 pts ▸ 20.6%
15.2% Technicians & trades +1.2 pts ▸ 16.3%
13.3% Community & personal service +0.3 pts ▸ 13.6%
12.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +3.5 pts 9.4%
9.4% Labourers ◂ +0.6 pts 8.8%
9.4% Sales workers ◂ +2.6 pts 6.9%
4.9% Machinery operators & drivers +1.4 pts ▸ 6.3%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +1 higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds
5 43rd pct 6 57th pct
IRSD decile in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +1 higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds
5 43rd pct 6 57th pct
IER decile in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +2 higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds
6 57th pct 8 71st pct
IEO decile in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +1 higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds
5 43rd pct 6 57th pct
IRSAD score in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +15 higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds
984 45th pct 999 51st pct
ERP in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +1,713 higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds
17,035 78th pct 18,748 84th pct
Growth in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +4.5 pts higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds
0.6% 15th pct 5.1% 55th pct
Businesses in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +731 higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds
1,539 77th pct 2,270 86th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +53 higher in Wagga Wagga - East
651 27th pct 598 18th pct
Max temp in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +0.3 higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds
23.2 43rd pct 23.4 46th pct
Min temp in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +0.1 higher in Wagga Wagga Surrounds
8.7 13th pct 8.9 14th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +2.4 higher in Wagga Wagga - East
4.8 41st pct 2.5 15th pct
Types ≤15 min in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +2.2 more in Wagga Wagga - East
5.0 46th pct 2.8 17th pct
15-min city in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +20.5 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East
53.6% 40th pct 33.0% 23rd pct
Walk to shops in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +32.3 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East
53.9% 42nd pct 21.6% 14th pct
Walk to transit in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +42.6 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East
79.1% 38th pct 36.5% 20th pct
Walk to school in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +32.9 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East
69.8% 46th pct 36.9% 21st pct
Walk to a park in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +37.4 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East
90.7% 38th pct 53.3% 15th pct
Walk to health in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +24.1 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East
44.9% 49th pct 20.9% 25th pct
Amenities/1k in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +9.6 more in Wagga Wagga - East
26.4 84th pct 16.8 63rd pct
Intersections/km² in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +36 higher in Wagga Wagga - East
36 35th pct 0 4th pct
Mean slope in Wagga Wagga - Eastin Wagga Wagga Surrounds +0.5 pts higher in Wagga Wagga - East
4.9% 43rd pct 4.4% 34th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Wagga Wagga - East vs Wagga Wagga Surrounds [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/113031267/wagga-wagga-east/vs/113031271/wagga-wagga-surrounds