Average rent in Wagga Wagga - West, NSW2026

Wagga Wagga - West sits in the Wagga Wagga local government area, 384km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 11,962 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $270/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 49% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
11,962

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Sydney
384 km
Households renting
49%
Separate houses
64%
Flats / apartments
21%
Born overseas
13%
Top occupation
Professionals
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Renting in Wagga Wagga - West

Wagga Wagga - West comes in below the New South Wales median, with renters typically paying $270/week — about 36% under the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). What stands out is the renter share — 49% of households here rent, well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. Lower-than-median rent paired with a renter majority typically means a faster-moving rental market: more frequent turnover and more places coming up for rent at any given time. Housing breaks down as 64% separate houses and 21% flats. Population is 11,962, median age 36, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 13% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb sits 384km from Sydney. Applications can close quickly here, so flexibility on inspection times helps.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Wagga Wagga - West?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Wagga Wagga - West, NSW was $270. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Wagga Wagga - West rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Wagga Wagga - West came in at $270 — 36% below. Wagga Wagga - West sits 384km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 64% separate houses and 21% flats).
Which suburbs near Wagga Wagga - West have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Wagga Wagga - West's $270/week (ABS 2021): Albury - North, Ashcroft - Busby - Miller, Bega-Eden Hinterland. On the higher end, you've got Bathurst Surrounds, Gunnedah Surrounds, Gloucester. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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