Wagga Wagga Population 2022 Statistics

Wagga Wagga, a New South Wales city, is known as With a population of 64,000, it is also the largest inland municipality in NSW.

It is one of the most rapidly growing inland cities in Australia. It is located in Riverina, 461kms southwest of Sydney. It is Australia’s most important transport, military, and agricultural hub.

Based on our research, the Wagga Wagga population will reach 67.901 by June 2022. This calculation is based upon the average annual growth rate of 0.86% for the last ten years. The estimation will be more accurate if we use the most recent years’ data (see the table below).

Population Growth of Wagga Wagga

The growth rate of Wagga Wagga’s population over the last ten years ranges from 0.59% – to 1.23%. This adds approximately 366 to 781 new people each year.

Because of the steady employment rate in Wagga Wagga, the growth has been relatively consistent. This region is not well-known for attracting people from other states.

YearPopulationGrowth rate
201161,781n/a
201261,7810
201362,1470.59%
201462,7991.05%
201563,4911.10%
201664,2721.23%
201764,8790.94%
201865,5100.97%
201966,0610.84%
202066,7201.00%
202167,3200.90%

Demographics of Wagga Wagga

According to the Australian census, Wagga Wagga has a large diversity. It is home to a variety of cultural and ethnic groups. Wagga Wagga’s top six countries are Australia, 1.7% India, and 1.6% England. 0.8% New Zealand, 0.7% China, 0.4% Germany, and 0.7% China.

Wagga Wagga’s religious makeup is as follows: 34.3% Catholic; 20.6% Anglican; 17.1% No Religion, 5.9% Presbyterian, Reformed, 4.8% Uniting Church. 1.3% Islam. 1.1% Lutheran. 1.0% Baptist.

Wagga Wagga’s Population Density

Wagga Wagga is home to 13 people per square kilometer. It is also one of the most populated cities in New South Wales.

Occupations and Industries

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the most common occupations of Wagga Wagga residents are 24.9% professionals, 15.5% technicians & trades workers, and 11.9% community & personal service workers. 11.3% Clerical, administrative, managerial, 11.2% managers, 9.6% sales workers, 9.5% labourers, 4.8% machinery operators & drivers. 1.4% Undescribed/Not stated.

15.2% Health care, social assistance, 11.4% Education, training, 11.1% retail trade, 10.3% Accommodation, food services, 7.9% Manufacturing. 7.6% Safety. 7.3% Public administration and safety. 7.3% Construction. 4.8% Professional, scientific, and technical services. 3.4% Transport, post, and warehousing.

Facts About Wagga Wagga

  1. Wagga can be found 450 km southwest of the Sydney CBD and 460 km north of the Melbourne CBD.
  2. Wagga Wagga enjoys a mild climate, with warm and dry summers and cold to cool winters.
  3. Wagga Wagga is known as the “City of Good Sports“because many of Australia’s sporting icons hail from it.
  4. Wagga Wagga’s name is derived from the Aboriginal dialect spoken by the Wiradjuri tribe, the original inhabitants. Wagga Wagga is “the home of many crows.”
  5. Wagga Wagga’s proud military history dates back more than 120 years.
  6. The Murrumbidgee River submerged wagga Wagga at the height of 10.74 meters in 1974. It was the highest recorded level in the 20th Century.
  7. Wagga Wagga has been designated a regional education center. There are 24 primary schools in the city and eight secondary schools. There are also 25 pre-schools and childcare centers.
  8. The Wagga Wagga origins of the Australian hot snack Chiko Rolls are a popular Australian dish.

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