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Where is Wagga Wagga, Australia?

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET

Wagga Wagga is located in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, about 450 kilometres southwest of Sydney. It lies between the Murrumbidgee River and the surrounding agricultural plains of the Riverina. It is famous for its strong agricultural industry, vibrant cultural scene, and status as a major regional city in inland NSW.

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Facts about Wagga Wagga, Australia

Country	Australia
State	New South Wales
Region	Riverina / South West NSW
Location	On the Murrumbidgee River, approximately midway between Sydney and Melbourne
Coordinates	35.11° S, 147.37° E
Local Government Area	City of Wagga Wagga
Founded	1830s
Original Name	Wagga Wagga (from Wiradjuri language, meaning “place of many crows”)
Elevation	~147 m
Population	Approx. 66,000 (urban area)
Area	Approx. 4,825 sq km (LGA)
Time Zone	AEST (UTC+10:00), AEDT (UTC+11:00 in summer)
Postcode	2650
Major Waterways	Murrumbidgee River, Wollundry Lagoon
Top Attractions	Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, Museum of the Riverina, Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Victory Memorial Gardens, Willans Hill Miniature Railway.
Demonym	Wagga Wagga residents
Main Industries	Agriculture, education, health services, defence, retail
Nearest Airport	Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA)
Website	https://www.wagga.nsw.gov.au

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