Average rent in Wagga Wagga Surrounds, NSW2026

Wagga Wagga Surrounds is part of the Wagga Wagga council area and sits 398km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 17,788 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $280/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 19% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
17,788

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Sydney
398 km
Households renting
19%
Separate houses
96%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
7%
Top occupation
Managers
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Renting in Wagga Wagga Surrounds

Wagga Wagga Surrounds comes in cheaper than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $280/week, around 34% below the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 76% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 19% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (96%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 17,788, median age 36, and the most common occupation category is Managers. 7% of residents were born overseas. At 398km from Sydney, Wagga Wagga Surrounds typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Wagga Wagga Surrounds?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Wagga Wagga Surrounds, NSW was $280. 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 Surrounds rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Wagga Wagga Surrounds sat at $280 — 34% below the state average. The suburb is 398km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (96% separate houses, 2% flats here).
Which suburbs near Wagga Wagga Surrounds have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Wagga Wagga Surrounds's $280/week (ABS 2021) include Gloucester, Gunnedah Surrounds, Tamworth Surrounds. Nambucca Heads, Kempsey, Armidale sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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