Wagga Wagga's 2026 population is now estimated at 50,947.In 1996, the population of Wagga Wagga was 43,100.Wagga Wagga has grown by 252 in the last year, which represents a 0.5% annual change.These population values and projections come from Australia urban centers over 10k series 1996-2021 via CityPopulation official attribution and World Population Review Internal Projections.
Wagga Wagga is a city that is located in New South Wales, Australia. It is the largest inland city with a population of over 54,000 according to 2016 census data. It is also one of the fastest-growing cities in Australia. This is mainly because it is a “sponge city” that draws in new residents from smaller neighboring towns.
The city has grown approximately 0.7% annually over the last five years. In addition to attracting residents from nearby towns, the city is also a regional center and is home to universities and defense establishments, making it a desirable place to live.
Most of the population was born in Australia. Just over 6% were born in other countries, which is far below the national average. There are immigrants, however, primarily from England and New Zealand. There are also residents in Wagga Wagga that came from India, South Africa and China.
Most of the city’s residents are Christian, while 15% say that they do not follow a religion.
Most people in Wagga Wagga speak English. Because of its role as an agricultural, transport and military hub, the city is expected to continue to see its population rise in the years ahead.
City | 2026 Pop.↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 4,976,762 | 1.13% |
| Melbourne | 4,928,443 | 1.41% |
| Brisbane | 2,484,138 | 1.61% |
| Perth | 2,218,366 | 1.6% |
| Adelaide | 1,299,185 | 0.84% |
| Gold Coast | 741,661 | 1.93% |
| Canberra | 523,285 | 1.28% |
| Newcastle | 361,877 | 0.74% |
| Central Coast | 343,965 | 1.1% |
| Sunshine Coast | 313,811 | 1.93% |
| Wollongong | 292,054 | 0.82% |
| Hobart | 205,884 | 0.83% |
| Geelong | 190,619 | 1.1% |
| Townsville | 186,562 | 1.4% |
| Cairns | 163,376 | 1.26% |
| Darwin | 130,746 | 1.32% |
| Ballarat | 113,156 | 1.4% |
| Toowoomba | 112,978 | 0.82% |
| Bendigo | 108,707 | 1.51% |
| Maitland | 97,446 | 1.64% |
