Overall score
Estella
40.3/100
North Wagga Wagga
44.6/100
Estella vs North Wagga Wagga, NSW Suburb Comparison
North Wagga Wagga for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EstellaNorth Wagga Wagga
Crime rate
Estella
119.6 / 1k
North Wagga Wagga
118.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Estella
35
North Wagga Wagga
53
Population
Estella
2,541
North Wagga Wagga
679
Metric leadEstella 4North Wagga Wagga 72 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNorth Wagga Wagga
- Best for familiesNorth Wagga Wagga
- Best for best schoolsNorth Wagga Wagga
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Estella | North Wagga Wagga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.3/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.8/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.6 / 1k | 118.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 22 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 53 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 6 |
| Green cover | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Population | 2,541 | 679 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Estella is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while North Wagga Wagga is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Estella is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and a larger local community; North Wagga Wagga answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability. Estella generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while North Wagga Wagga leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Estella if you are weighing retirees; lean toward North Wagga Wagga for families and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.