Area Hotlist — Wagga Wagga NSW
20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Wagga Wagga area
Area Hotlist — Wagga Wagga
Wagga Wagga
1,297 votesAs the ninth largest inland city in Australia and a major agricultural, military, and transport hub, Wagga Wagga sits between Sydney and Melbourne and serves as a regional centre for the Riverina and South West Slopes. Its central business district is bounded by Best and Tarcutta Streets and the Murrumbidgee River, with Baylis Street forming the main shopping spine.
Lake Albert
496 votesLake Albert is an artificial lake built in the 1860s and named for Prince Albert; it covers about 125 hectares and is surrounded by parkland used for water sports, fishing, and birdwatching. The Wagga Wagga Country Club and Boat Club occupy the lake’s western shore and there is a walking path encircling the water.
Brunslea Park
377 votesBrunslea Park is a master-planned residential community east of Wagga Wagga that emphasises a people-first approach. The developers promote neighbourliness with open spaces, street parties, and forums to foster belonging and healthy living. Residents enjoy peaceful country living just a ten-minute drive from the city.
Kooringal Mall
172 votesKooringal is a large eastern suburb of Wagga Wagga whose name comes from the Wiradjuri word meaning “side of a hill.” The suburb is home to the city’s largest high school and a suburban shopping centre known as Kooringal Mall, easily recognised by its red “K” sign. The mall features a supermarket, clothing store, pharmacy, pub, and multiple take-away outlets.
South City Shopping Centre
152 votesSouth City Shopping Centre anchors the rapidly growing southern suburb of Glenfield Park. The centre contains Wagga’s second Coles supermarket and the city’s first Aldi supermarket, making it a key retail destination for residents.
Charles Sturt University
152 votesCharles Sturt University’s Wagga Wagga campus sits north of the Murrumbidgee River on 640 hectares and serves as the university’s agricultural and sciences hub. The campus features the National Life Sciences Hub, a veterinary science clinical centre, and a commercial winery.
Forest Hill Shopping Centre
146 votesForest Hill Shopping Centre serves the suburb of Forest Hill, located about 10 km east of Wagga Wagga’s CBD. It provides convenient retail services for local residents, defence personnel, and travellers.
Turvey Park
131 votesTurvey Park is an inner southern suburb characterised by single detached dwellings built from the early 1900s to the 1960s. The area is renowned for its many corner shops and is named after the property "Turvey Park" established by early settler Thomas Turvey.
Glenfield Park
103 votesGlenfield Park is a rapidly growing southern suburb on flat, affordable land at Wagga’s outskirts. It hosts the city’s first Aldi supermarket and the South City Shopping Centre, making it a hub for shopping and new housing development.
Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
93 votesWagga Wagga Base Hospital is the largest medical facility in the Riverina region. It provides a wide range of services, including medical, surgical, orthopaedic, psychiatric, and paediatric inpatient services, along with allied health services.
Wagga Wagga Country Club
90 votesLocated on the western shore of Lake Albert, the Wagga Wagga Country Club is one of the city’s two golf courses and offers members and visitors water views and a place to enjoy rounds of golf.
Lake Albert Shopping Centre
90 votesThe Lake Village Shopping Centre in Lake Albert was built in 1980 and houses a Foodworks supermarket and specialty shops. It serves as a convenient neighbourhood hub for the community.
The Rock
87 votesThe Rock is a small town about 32 km south-west of Wagga Wagga, named after a striking rocky hill known as The Rock Hill (Yerong), and the surrounding reserve is popular for bushwalking, rock climbing, and wildlife observation.
RAAF Base
74 votesRAAF Base Wagga is a Royal Australian Air Force military air base located about 6.8 miles south-east of Wagga Wagga. It is an active training facility operated by the Royal Australian Air Force.
Forest Hill Public School
66 votesForest Hill Public School is a primary school located opposite the Wagga Wagga RAAF Base. The school caters to students from Defence force and civilian families.
Kooringal High School
64 votesKooringal High School is a government-funded co-educational secondary school in Kooringal. It was established in 1973 and serves approximately 860 students from Years 7–12.
Wagga Wagga Airport
55 votesWagga Wagga Airport offers scheduled flights to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. The airport shares its runway with RAAF Base Wagga and can accommodate aircraft up to the size of a Boeing 737-800.
Lake Albert Primary School
54 votesLake Albert Primary School has been providing education since 1868. The school focuses on academic excellence and offers a variety of creative and performing arts programs.
Murrumbidgee River
53 votesThe Murrumbidgee River is a major tributary of the Murray River, flowing for about 1,485 km through New South Wales and Victoria, providing vital irrigation water for the Riverina region.
Mater Dei Catholic College
53 votesMater Dei Catholic College is a Roman Catholic secondary school in Lake Albert, offering education from Years 7–12. It operates under the Diocese of Wagga Wagga with a focus on academic and spiritual development.