NSW · Wagga Wagga Council
Charles Sturt University, 2678
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Desirability score
- National parks
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Charles Sturt University is a regional centre in Wagga Wagga that balances local services with a more relaxed pace of life. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. The community skews younger.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. The market sits in a sensible middle ground: not cheap, but fair value for the area.
Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
The desirability score is below average, pulled down chiefly by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and growth momentum relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 433
- Median age
- 20
- Median household income / week
- $2,750
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 0
- Median monthly mortgage
- $0
- Employment rate
- 45.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 24
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 18
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 55.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 108 residents
- State safety percentile
- 32.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +4.6%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault2
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment2
- Other Offences2
- Steal From Dwelling3
- Steal From Motor Vehicle10
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
21 public transport stops in this suburb
- CSU, NaLSH, Nathan Cobb Dr
- Charles Sturt Uni, Butler Hall
- Charles Sturt Uni, Hampdens College
- Estella Public School, Estella Rd
- The Riverina Anglican College
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
2 planning-related records
2024· 2 proposals
October 2024
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care250 BOOROOMA STREET CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY 2678Determined
March 2024
- Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Tertiary institution; Infrastructure250 BOOROOMA STREET CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY 2678Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
25 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Winery Cellar DoorAlcohol
- Bench
- Bus stop (7)
- Charles Sturt Uni, Butler HallBus stop
- Charles Sturt Uni, Hampdens CollegeBus stop
- Charles Sturt Uni, Main EntranceBus stop
- Charles Sturt Uni, The Crow BarBus stop
- CSU, NaLSH, Nathan Cobb DrBus stop
- The Riverina Anglican CollegeBus stop
- ExplorenEV charging
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- YindyamarraNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Riverina Children's Centre (486)kindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 25.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6004th in Australia
- State rank
- 1872nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #315 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #862 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 67%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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- Benchamenitiesbench
- Beres Ellwood Ovalamenitiespitch
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Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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