Overall score
Estella
40.3/100
Wagga Wagga
54.7/100
Estella vs Wagga Wagga, NSW Suburb Comparison
Wagga Wagga for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EstellaWagga Wagga
Crime rate
Estella
119.6 / 1k
Wagga Wagga
119.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Estella
35
Wagga Wagga
612
Population
Estella
2,541
Wagga Wagga
7,198
Metric leadEstella 2Wagga Wagga 101 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 retireesWagga Wagga
- Best for familiesWagga Wagga
- Best for investmentWagga Wagga
- Best for best schoolsWagga 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 | Wagga Wagga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.3/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.8/100 | 67.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.6 / 1k | 119.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 114 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 612 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 80 |
| Green cover | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| Population | 2,541 | 7,198 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Estella reads as a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace; Wagga Wagga is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Estella is stronger for housing affordability, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Wagga Wagga answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Choose Estella if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Wagga Wagga for families, value-focused buyers, 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.