Property Investment in Wagga Wagga (NSW) · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Wagga Wagga, NSW

The Riverina’s largest inland city — defence, university, health and logistics hub. · Population ~69,108 · 59 suburbs across 1 council area scored monthly

Wagga Wagga Average R-Score 72 / 100 — top suburb in Wagga Wagga scores 100/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Wagga Wagga top suburb R-Score100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 59 in Wagga Wagga

Wagga Wagga suburb average72

Across 36 scored suburbs in 1 LGAs

Suburb medians in Wagga Wagga range from $82,000 to $3,500,000.

3-year population movement: +0.8%. Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $10.4B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (16%), Public Administration and Safety (12%), Retail Trade (11%), Education and Training (10%).

Typical suburb median price$817,500

Across 59 suburbs in Greater Wagga Wagga (Sept 2026).

Gross rental yield & rent4%

Median asking rent ~$550/wk · Vacancy 3.2%.

Top suburb R-Score in Wagga Wagga100/100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 59 in Wagga Wagga. See the top suburbs ↓

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Wagga Wagga Property Investment FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Wagga Wagga, NSW

Key facts and figures from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Wagga Wagga.

Is Wagga Wagga a good place to invest in property in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Greater Wagga Wagga (NSW) records an average Ripehouse R-Score of 72/100 across 59 suburbs and 1 council areas, with top-scoring suburbs reaching 100/100. Across Wagga Wagga, the typical suburb median price sits around $817,500, median rent is $550/wk, gross rental yield is 4%, and vacancy averages 3.2%.

What are the highest-scoring suburbs for property investment in Wagga Wagga?

Based on Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator R-Score model (Sept 2026), the highest-scoring suburbs in Wagga Wagga right now include Galore (R-Score 100/100, median $252,000), Brucedale (R-Score 99/100, median $1,902,000), Rowan (R-Score 99/100, median $3,500,000), Tarcutta (R-Score 99/100, median $400,000), Mangoplah (R-Score 97/100, median $621,750). Within each suburb, street-level performance varies significantly depending on owner-occupier ratio, public housing concentration, and block-level rental yield.

What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Wagga Wagga, NSW?

Across Wagga Wagga’s 59 suburbs, the median gross rental yield is 4%, median weekly asking rent is $550/wk, and the median vacancy rate is 3.2%. Higher-yielding suburbs in Wagga Wagga currently include Rowan (9.8%), Galore (8.7%), Brucedale (6.3%).

Which Local Government Areas (LGAs) make up Greater Wagga Wagga?

Greater Wagga Wagga comprises 1 Local Government Area (Wagga Wagga), covering an estimated population of 69,108 residents. You can drill down into each council area on this page to compare suburb R-Scores and street rankings.

How do I find the best streets in Wagga Wagga suburbs?

Every G-NAF street in Wagga Wagga is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score (0–100) using ABS SA1 census owner-occupier ratios (>65%), public housing concentration (≤5%), and block-level rent and yield relative to its suburb. Select any suburb in Wagga Wagga below to inspect its top-scoring and lowest-scoring streets.