Make a Country Change to

Wagga Wagga City

Wagga Wagga's northern outskirts provide a picture perfect backdrop while enjoying a stroll. Credit: Chloe Smith

Wagga Wagga is a vibrant regional centre on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, in the heart of the Riverina.

With an abundance of natural wonder, fresh seasonal produce, cultural and sporting events, there’s always something new to explore and discover.

Wagga Wagga hosts over 500 sporting, cultural, business and music events each year, and provides commercial, health, education, civic and social services to 190,000 people.

The Health & Knowledge Precinct has the largest physical site and the most medical specialists in Regional Australia. It is a key educational hub with over 138 educational facilities, providing access to quality education and training, supporting a high-skilled labour force. There really is something for everyone.

Towns & Villages

Tarcutta, Ladysmith, Mangoplah, Uranquinty, Collingullie, Oura, Humula, Currawarna, Galore.

Cadell Place - Wagga Wagga City Council & Destination Riverina Murray
No items found.

Explore

Wagga Wagga City

03. WaggaWagga :: GEOCADDER
X
Education
Healthcare
Culture & Recreation
Click on the pins on the map to reveal detailed information
Click the Zoom button to zoom in or out the map view

Get in Contact

Michelle Ford - Executive Assistant, Committee 4 Wagga
0269 212 490
admin@c4wagga.com.au
Suite 2, 129 Fitzmaurice St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

Wagga Wagga City

Wagga Wagga

Liveability

Weather

31.5
°C

Average Summer Max

14.2
°C

Average Winter Max

16.1
°C

Average Summer Min

3.5
°C

Average Winter Min

Population

68,227

Population

35

Median Age

Housing

$541k

Median House Price

Sales Quarter - DEC 22

$440

Median Rent Price

Rent Quarter - MAR 23

Distance to Cities

sydney

459km

Distance

4h 56m

Drive Time

Canberra

243km

Distance

2h 50m

Drive Time

Melbourne

453km

Distance

4h 52m

Drive Time

TRANSPORT Options

Taxi, Uber, Bus, Train, Airport

Airline Services:

  • Regional Express Airlines (REX) offers convenient flights to Melbourne and Sydney.
  • Qantaslink Airlines provides comprehensive services to Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.

Bus Services:

  • Busabout Wagga Wagga connects the community with a range of convenient routes:
  • Route 960: Lake Albert to Wagga Wagga, passing through Estella and Charles Sturt University.
  • Route 961: Provides service from Wagga Wagga to Bourkelands and back to Wagga Wagga.
  • Route 962: Offers a convenient anti-clockwise loop from Wagga Wagga to Glenfield Park and back.
  • Route 963: Follows a clockwise loop from Wagga Wagga to Glenfield Park and back.
  • Route 965: Connects Forest Hill to Wagga Wagga.
  • Route 966: Links Wagga Wagga with Estella.
  • Route 969: Offers service between Tatton and Wagga Wagga.

For detailed schedules and route maps, visit Busabout Wagga Wagga's official website.

Taxi Services:

  • Wagga Taxis provide round-the-clock service to the city and surrounding areas. To make a booking, simply call 6921 4242 or 131 008.

Train Services:

(Please note: some of these services are coach services, or involve a coach connection)

Explore the following routes from Wagga Wagga Station:

  • 621: Connects Central to Melbourne (Southern Cross).
  • 622: Travels from Melbourne (Southern Cross) to Central.
  • 702: Links Wagga Wagga to Queanbeyan Bus Interchange.
  • 719: Provides service from Wagga Wagga to Condobolin.
  • 727: Connects Wagga Wagga to Tumbarumba.
  • 731: Offers service from Wagga Wagga to Griffith.
  • 733: Connects Wagga Wagga to Echuca.
  • 988: Travels from Wagga Wagga to Tumut.
  • 6232: Provides service from Albury to Central.

Staff members are available during the following hours:

  • 8am to 4pm
  • 11pm to 3:30am

For more information and detailed schedules, visit the Transport NSW website.

These services aim to provide convenient, reliable, and accessible transportation options for the community. Whether traveling locally or to neighbouring cities, there are various modes of transport to suit different needs and schedules.

Taxi, Uber, Bus, Train, Airport
The Thirsty Crow Brewing Co. - Destination NSW
No items found.

Industries & Opportunities

Main Industries

  • Public administration & safety
  • Agriculture, forestry & fishing
  • Healthcare and social assistance
  • Education & Training
  • Construction
  • Retail Trade
  • Accommodation & food services
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale Trade

Primary Employers

Setting Up Your Own Business

No items found.

Jobs in This Region

Content provided by
Early Childhood Teacher
"Discover endless professional growth opportunities and achieve your full potential with Affinity Education Group!" Milestones Early Learning Wagga Wagga , located in the heart of Wagga are looking for a Qualified Early Childhood Teacher. Affinity Advantages 50% discount on childcare gap fees from day one. Competitive above-award rates based on experience and qualifications. Scholarships for those studying towards a Bachelor in Early Education. Up to $400 annually for professional development. ECT Connect membership with Affinity’s national network of 238 centres. Extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of promotions coming from within. Access to Affinity Learning Academy fully funded and accredited Leadership and Management courses. Career progression opportunities to work towards a management role e.g. Senior Centre Manager/ Area Manager/ Quality Advisor. 30% discount on 12-month memberships with Goodlife or Fitness First. Benefit from wellbeing initiatives with partners like TELUS Health, Bupa insurance benefits, and discounts at over 100 retailers. About the Centre: Welcome to Milestones Early Learning Wagga Wagga!  We are a 60 place service with three learning environments. We have passionate educators who work closely with children and families to create long lasting and meaningful bonds & support each child's individual needs, interests and strengths. You will have the opportunity to be a part of a strong, supportive team that ensures plenty of opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge to further your careers aspirations. About the Role Motivate and lead a team of educators in the Kindy room. Develop a lifelong love of learning through child-led enquiries, connections to our local primary school and positive experiences within our community. Design, implement and evaluate educational programs for our children, allowing for the unique and individual interests and strengths of each child. Support the centre to Meet/Exceed the National Quality Standards.  About You An Early Childhood Degree or ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification Relevant teachers’ registration (if applicable) A current Working with Children’s Check or willing to obtain Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) or willing to obtain A strong commitment to fostering the growth and development of young minds Why work for Affinity? Join our values-driven organisation, where incredible people make a genuine difference. Our mission is to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential. It isn’t just about what we do for children, it’s about what we do for our team, too. Affinity allows our people to shine – so we can deliver the best in early education! Our Curriculum: Our educators and teachers are trained and accredited in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum which is Australia’s most advanced approach to early education for children from birth to age five. It is based on the belief that learning and development occurs most successfully when supported by nurturing and engaged educators, in partnership with families and communities. This curriculum draws on the best models of early education, contemporary research and evidence informed practices such as Circle of Security, Abecedarian, and Project Based learning. Our Safety Commitment At Affinity, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to upholding the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm. Our Safety Commitment also prioritises the safety, rights, and wellbeing of our employees and their families. We are a 2024 Circle back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant. LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now!
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:00:13 GMT
Wagga Wagga, 2650, NSW
Senior Communications & Stakeholder Advisor
Martinus are currently seeking a Senior Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Adviser for our Inland Rail – Albury to Illabo (A2I) project, based out of Wagga. This role will play a pivotal part in delivering high-level communication and engagement services for the project as will as delivering expert advice, developing and implementing communication strategies, and managing key stakeholder relationships to ensure the successful delivery of this critical infrastructure project. Duties will include Lead the development and execution of Communication Engagement Plans aligned with project milestones Provide strategic advice to senior leaders, project managers, and cross-functional teams. Identify, engage, and manage relationships with landowners, leaseholders, tenants, occupiers, and other affected stakeholders. Liaise with authorities and external partners to secure permissions and approvals related to land access and infrastructure works. Manage sensitive stakeholder issues with professionalism and responsiveness, including on-call 24/7 response as required. Draft construction notifications for planned and unplanned works. Develop clear, engaging communication materials including newsletters, brochures, presentations, reports, and digital content. Support media relations, including preparing responses to inquiries and assisting with issue and crisis management. Provide mentoring and guidance to junior CSE staff. Required Experience: Extensive experience in major infrastructure or construction projects, preferably within government or public-private partnership environments. Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships in sensitive or high-impact environments. Strong writing, editing, reporting and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in tools such as Consultation Manager and Microsoft Office Suite. A commitment to collaboration, transparency, and ethical engagement. About A2I The Inland Rail Program is a 1700km rail infrastructure project stretching from Brisbane to Melbourne incorporating new and existing rail track. The program includes the upgrading of existing standard gauge track, the enhancement of existing standard gauge track to cater for double stacking and the construction of new standard gauge links comprising of viaducts, tunnels, rail track, crossings and bridges. Works in the Albury to Illabo section involve extensive enhancements to specific sites across the 185km of existing track running from Albury to Illabo. These enhancements will provide the necessary vertical and horizontal clearance along the existing 'Main South Line' corridor to support the safe running of double-stacked freight trains up to 1,800m long and 6.5m high.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:44:40 GMT
Wagga Wagga, 2650, NSW
Occupational Therapist
Join a fun and supportive multidisciplinary team in Wagga! For more info call Chris 0477 010 235 Work with one of Australia’s largest family owned Allied Health services providers. Gain access to the best professional development and mentors in the industry. The ORS Occupational Therapy team is expanding and we are seeking our next clinician to join the team! You will be joining a national team of 70+ Occupational Therapists in our NDIS division performing clinical services to participants aged 0-65 with various diagnoses and disability types. You will get to work with an amazing group of clients over a period of months or even years, and you will play an integral part in their personal growth and development. You will form a close bond with your clients and get to celebrate their achievements with them every step of the way. The types of assessments and interventions that you will complete will include: Supported Independent Living (SIL) Assessments Sensory Assessments Assistive Technology (AT) Assessments Home Modifications Assessments (including complex) Functional Daily Living Skills Assessments Environmental Risk Assessments Skill building and ongoing therapy You will work across various environments, including family homes, disability group homes, day programs, schools, community, and/or ORS offices. Work Life Balance The ORS executive team really believes in the benefits of a healthy work life balance. Many of us have families and lead busy lives outside of work so we know how important it is for our staff to maintain a balanced lifestyle. For this reason we: Provide the resources for our staff to be able to work from home Aim to allocate clients close to your home Give you ownership of your own calendar so you can book appointments to suit your schedule Provide suburban office locations with free onsite & local parking Give you the ability to work part time or reduced hours Learning and Development At ORS we truly value the clinical and professional development of our staff. That is why we have a team of Learning and Development Managers on staff who all possess 20+ years clinical Occupational Therapy experience, extensive background in university lecturing, and impressive qualifications. You will be able to connect with these experts in one on one and group training sessions, plus have the ability to pick up the phone at any time to ask their advice. Graduate Programs If you have recently graduated, or are within your first 12 months of experience, you will be eligible to participate in ORS’ six month tailored new graduate program. This includes reduced client hours, an allocated supervisor, weekly mentoring, graduate-specific training and opportunities to network with other new graduates and senior practitioners across Australia. Many of our leaders started with ORS in our Graduate Program! A few requirements: Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy Registration or ability to become registered with AHPRA A car and licence A National Police Clearance, Working With Children/Working with Vulnerable People Check & NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or able to get one for a client facing role (or willingness to obtain one before commencement) A bit about us: ORS is one of the largest and fastest growing national allied health and workplace rehabilitation providers in Australia, and has a proven track record and reputation for providing high quality evidence-based and client centred services for over 30 years! We love attracting talented, ambitious, and driven individuals who are looking for an opportunity to grow with and contribute to a growing business that cares about its people and their ideas. We live by strong company values and brand promises to ensure that we continue to be the best at what we do! We currently employ over 600 employees across 18 office locations around Australia. We have significant growth expected in 2023 and more office locations being added each month! For more information on what is like to work at ORS, please visit our website or follow us on social media. You will see why our workforce has grown 1200% in 4 years! If this sounds like the job for you, don’t miss this opportunity and apply now! If you do not have an updated CV, you can contact Chris Galvin on 0477 010 235 for a confidential discussion, email at Chris.Galvin@orsgroup.com.au or add Chris on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-galvin-3113b770/ The ORS Group is a multicultural, diverse, supportive and flexible employer, specifically encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, working parents, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities. Video
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:00:13 GMT
Wagga Wagga, 2650, NSW

Education

Wagga Wagga is serviced by three universities as well as top quality technical training facilities and higher education institutions. Charles Sturt University’s Wagga Wagga campus is their largest, University of NSW is expanding their regional medical training capabilities, and The University of Notre Dame offers specialist medical training. TAFE NSW has their largest Riverina campus and National Training Centre located in the city, while younger families have access to 11 private schools and 21 public schools.

Early Childhood Services & Preschools

Primary Schools (Public)

Primary Schools (Private)

Before and After School Care

High Schools (Public)

High Schools (Private)

School for Specific Purposes

Disability Services

TAFE / University

Wagga has 60+ Education providers and facilities and 3 tertiary educators

No items found.
No items found.

Healthcare

Wagga Wagga’s 90-hectare Health & Knowledge Precinct has the largest physical site and the most medical specialists in Regional Australia. With a new $450 million hospital, state-of-the-art medical facilities, and training and education facilities on-site, this precinct is more than capable of serving over 350,000 people in the region.

Hospitals

Disability and Aged Care Facilities

Retirement Facilities

Allied Health Services

  • Wagga Wagga has a range of over 30+ Allied health services located within the health & knowledge precinct as well as other locations across the city.
  • Active Health Riverina offers physiotherapy, exercise physiology and group exercise.

History

Wagga Wagga is located on traditional Wiradyuri Country in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales.

The name of the city was derived from the language of the Wiradyuri people, the largest Aboriginal Nation in New South Wales. The word Wagga Wagga comes from the Wiradyuri word Waga meaning a place to dance. Waga Waga, meaning a place of dance, place of celebration. The repetition of a word expresses plural or emphasis, emphasis meaning special importance. Thus, Wagga Wagga could mean a place of many celebrations or a place of many dances.

The name Wiradyuri means “people of the three rivers” and traditionally these rivers (Lachlan, Murrumbidgee and Macquarie) were the primary source of food for the Wiradyuri people.

Wagga Wagga continues to be the traditional home of many Wiradyuri people. After years of Wagga being a government resettlement zone for Aboriginal people, it is now also home to First Nations Peoples from many surrounding Nations.This information is currently under review and consultation with the Mawang Gaway group, and will be updated shortly.

Source: Wiradyuri and First Nations Community Cultural Protocols – A guide for Councillors and Council Staff (2021 edition-)

Queen Elizabeth II on Baylis Street, Wagga Wagga. Credit - Museum of the Riverina
Wagga Wagga Beach. Credit – Museum of the Riverina
No items found.
Botanic Gardens - Destination NSW
No items found.

Recreation & Arts

Situated on the Murrumbidgee, Wagga Wagga is enhanced by its natural environment. The Riverside Precinct and the Botanic Gardens are popular spots for families to enjoy a picnic, play and stroll amongst the Rivergums and gardens.

Wagga Wagga is known as “the city of good sports” and with over 65 sporting facilities catering to a range of interests, it’s easy to see why. From croquet to cricket, fishing to football, badminton to boxing, the city’s sporting clubs are a welcoming place catering to all abilities. Wagga Wagga has long been recognised as a culturally rich and creative city, home to nationally recognised artists, with a thriving and expanding creative industries sector. If it’s theatre, comedy, dance, film, concerts, galleries, music, public art installations, or pottery you’re looking for … you’ll be inspired in Wagga Wagga!

See More >

Contact Us
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.