# Migration & Movement — Wagga Wagga

How people move — recent moves within Australia and arrivals from overseas.

Area: Wagga Wagga (State Electorate)

More people have moved into Wagga Wagga since 2011, including a very high number of new arrivals from overseas. Over a quarter of the population now arrived from another country recently, making the area much more diverse than the state and national averages.

About 41.6% of residents moved home in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. This is a little above the New South Wales figure of 39.9% and has risen slightly since 2011.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 25.3% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 14.5%. This proportion is among the highest for similar areas and rose slightly over the last decade.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 41.6% | +2.2% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 25.3% | +3.6% since 2011 |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED10087/wagga-wagga/topic/mobility-location