Inland southern NSW - Wagga Wagga area
Whether you’re seeking a great career opportunity or simply a better lifestyle for you and your family, look no further than the Wagga Wagga area. Hub of the Riverina region and situated on the banks of the Murrumbidgee, Wagga Wagga is the largest city in the interior of New South Wales and provides an exciting yet relaxed lifestyle for its residents.
Vibrant, cosmopolitan and welcoming, the area encompasses stunning natural beauty, period architecture, great shopping and affordable housing. Here, the living is easy, where you can feel part of the community and enjoy increased family time.
Known as the 'City of Good Sports', Wagga Wagga is the birthplace of many of Australia's sporting heroes, including former Australian cricket captain Mark Taylor, rugby league great Peter Sterling and AFL legend Paul Kelly.
The area is also synonymous with academic excellence. The Wagga Wagga campus of Charles Sturt University is the largest CSU campus in regional NSW, while many local schools place a strong emphasis on the use of technology to enhance learning.
From traffic-jam-free commutes and friendly locals to quality services and amenities, Wagga Wagga is a place that will capture your imagination and tempt you to call it home.
Working at a local school you’ll not only enhance your career but could also be eligible for a rental subsidy or a rural teacher incentive and more.
Having moved to Wagga Wagga from Sydney 15 years ago one thing is certain: I'd never move back again. Wagga has so much to offer couples with young families, the most obvious benefit being housing affordability. Here, families and singles have the chance to own a nice home with easy access to shops, schools and amenities.
- David
What is it like to live and work in the Wagga Wagga area?
Wagga Wagga is well connected to the rest of NSW and beyond by road, rail and air.
Google Maps: Wagga Wagga, NSW.
Road
Wagga Wagga is located midway between Young and Albury on the Olympic Highway, about 460km southwest of Sydney (five-hour drive).
There are regular coach services between Wagga Wagga and various regional centres. For routes, enquire at the Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre.
Rail
Wagga Wagga is a stop on the NSW TrainLink XPT services between Sydney (6 and a half hours) and Melbourne (4 and a half hours). The train also stops in Albury (1 hour and 15 minutes). Connecting buses to a variety of rural destinations depart from Wagga Wagga station.
Air
Wagga Wagga Airport has direct flights to Sydney with Qantaslink and to Sydney and Melbourne with Regional Express.
Schools in this area are dedicated to the delivery of quality learning and play a key role in the local community.
- Ashmont Public School
- Boree Creek Public School
- Estella Public School
- Forest Hill Public School
- Kapooka Public School
- Kooringal High School
- Kooringal Public School
- Ladysmith Public School
- Lake Albert Public School
- Mount Austin High School
- Mount Austin Public School
- North Wagga Public School
- Oaklands Central School
- Red Hill Public School
- Riverina Environmental Education Centre
- Shepherds Park Education and Training Unit
- South Wagga Public School
- Sturt Public School
- The Bidgee School
- Turvey Park Public School
- Urana Public School
- Uranquinty Public School
- Wagga Wagga High School
- Wagga Wagga Public School
- Willans Hill School
Here are just a few of the many attractions to see and experience in the Wagga Wagga area:
- Cork & Fork Fest
- Museum of the Riverina
- Riverina Producers’ Market
- Temora Aviation Museum
- Wagga Beach
- Wagga Wagga Art Gallery (including the National Art Glass Gallery)
- Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
- Wagga Wagga Rail Heritage Station Museum
- Wagga Zoo & Aviary
- Wiradjuri Reserve and Gobba Beach
- Wiradjuri Walking Track
- Victory Memorial Gardens
- Willans Hill Miniature Railway
View the below links to learn more about up-to-date community information and services that the Wagga Wagga area has to offer:
- Wagga Wagga enjoys good coverage across the Telstra, Optus and Vodafone mobile networks.
- Check the availability of the NBN at your address here.
Shopping
As the largest city for miles, Wagga Wagga has some excellent shopping centres, boutique retailers and second-hand stores.
- Shops, specialty stores & markets
- Sturt Mall
- Wagga Wagga Marketplace: Shopping Centre
- Gift and Specialty Stores
- Southcity Shopping Centre
- The Wagga Shop
Dining
Wagga Wagga has a wide range of health services and medical facilities:
- Blamey St Surgery - GP & Doctors Wagga
- Calvary Riverina Hospital
- GPs in Wagga Wagga
- Home Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation
- Hospitals in Wagga Wagga
- Kooringal Medical Centre
- Wagga Wagga Community Health Service
- Wagga Wagga Health Service
- Wagga Wagga Specialist Medical Centre
- Wagga Wagga - One Door Mental Health
- Wagga Wagga Community Health Centre
- Wagga Wagga Rural Referral Hospital
- Women’s’ Health Clinic
Some of the key family services in the Wagga Wagga area include:
- Central Wagga Child Care
- Family & Community Services
- Family and Community Services
- Family Mental Health Support Service (FMHSS) Riverina
- Family Preservation Service - Riverina - Mission Australia
- Family day care
- Riverina Family Services
- Seniors community centres
- Wagga Wagga Family Relationship Centre
- Youth services
Benefits and incentives
Learn more about the specific financial benefits available across a range of rural and remote NSW destinations.
FAQs
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Contact us
For more information regarding rural and remote benefits and incentives please contact EdConnect.
- Existing employees of the department, phone 1300 32 32 32 (select option 3) or log an online enquiry.
- New applicants to the department, phone 1300 30 04 98.