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East Wagga Wagga

11 km²

East Wagga Wagga has a largely renting community and a somewhat younger age profile.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population213▼ -15.8%since 2011Median age40 yrs▼ -2.4%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.2%People aged 65 and over14.1%Children under 1513.1%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41616

Age structure

In East Wagga Wagga, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Youth (15–24) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)23.9%
Young adults (25–44)22.5%
Youth (15–24)15.5%
Seniors (65+)14.1%
Children (0–14)13.1%

Marital status

In East Wagga Wagga, the largest group is Never married at 46%, followed by Married (36%) and Divorced (13%).

  • Never married46%
  • Married36%
  • Divorced13%
  • Widowed3%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In East Wagga Wagga, the largest group is Australia at 98%, followed by England (2%).

Australia82.2%
England1.4%

Language

People using another language at home2.3%

Language used at home

In East Wagga Wagga, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only90.6%

Religion

People with no religion27.7%

Religious affiliation

In East Wagga Wagga, the largest group is Christianity at 68%, followed by No religion (30%) and Islam (2%).

  • Christianity68%
  • No religion30%
  • Islam2%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1240.9%

Highest year of school

In East Wagga Wagga, the largest group is Year 12 at 49%, followed by Year 10 (35%) and Year 9 or below (9%).

Year 1240.9%
Year 1029.3%
Year 9 or below7.7%
Year 116.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$746▲ +41.0%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,452▲ +47.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,593▲ +22.3%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week6.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week12.8%

Household income distribution

In East Wagga Wagga, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 36%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (31%) and Under $650 (18%).

$650–$1,49931.4%
$1,500–$2,99926.7%
Under $65015.1%
$3,000–$3,9998.1%
$4,000 or more4.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition36.6%People with a mental health condition13.1%People needing help with daily activities7.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In East Wagga Wagga, the largest group is Mental health at 24%, followed by Asthma (17%) and Arthritis (15%).

Mental health13.1%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis8.0%
Other condition7.5%
Heart disease5.6%
Cancer4.7%
Diabetes4.2%
Lung condition1.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers10.0%People providing unpaid care15.0%People caring for children unpaid23.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families28.9%

Family composition

In East Wagga Wagga, the largest group is Couples with children at 49%, followed by One-parent families (29%) and Couples without children (22%).

  • Couples with children49%
  • One-parent families29%
  • Couples without children22%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300▲ +13.2%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300▲ +20.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -20.0%since 2011Households renting37.2%Homes owned outright26.7%Separate (detached) houses90.7%

How homes are owned or rented

In East Wagga Wagga, the largest group is Rented at 43%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Owned with a mortgage (26%).

  • Rented43%
  • Owned outright31%
  • Owned with a mortgage26%

Types of homes

In East Wagga Wagga, the largest group is Separate house at 91%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (6%) and Other dwelling (3%).

  • Separate house91%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached6%
  • Other dwelling3%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In East Wagga Wagga, the largest group is Car (driver) at 60%, followed by Walked (20%) and Car (passenger) (11%).

Car (driver)53.5%
Walked17.8%
Car (passenger)9.9%
Worked at home7.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate9.3%Labour-force participation59.4%Employed full-time66.3%

Industries people work in

In East Wagga Wagga, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 13%, followed by Retail trade (13%) and Accommodation & food (13%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing10.9%
Retail trade10.9%
Accommodation & food10.9%
Public administration & safety10.9%
Health care & social assistance9.9%
Education & training6.9%
Construction5.0%
Wholesale trade4.0%
Transport & warehousing4.0%
Manufacturing3.0%

Occupations people work in

In East Wagga Wagga, the largest group is Managers at 25%, followed by Technicians & trades (19%) and Community & personal service (17%).

Managers23.8%
Technicians & trades17.8%
Community & personal service15.8%
Professionals10.9%
Sales workers8.9%
Clerical & administrative6.9%
Machinery operators & drivers5.9%
Labourers4.0%

Nearby areas

Kooringal (NSW)Gumly GumlyLake Albert (NSW)North Wagga WaggaTurvey ParkMount AustinWagga WaggaTolland