Charles Sturt University
NSW 2678 • New South Wales
About Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University is a distinct suburb in the City of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, centred on the Wagga Wagga Campus of Charles Sturt University — one of the largest regional universities in Australia. Located within the broader suburb of Estella and approximately 5 kilometres from Wagga Wagga's CBD, the locality spans 3.5 square kilometres and recorded a population of 433 in the 2021 Census, largely comprising on-campus residents including students and university staff. The suburb is defined by the university precinct and the community it supports.
The Charles Sturt University campus offers a self-contained environment with student residences, academic facilities, sporting grounds, a health clinic, and retail services. Residents and students benefit from bus connections to the Wagga Wagga CBD, and the broader city provides access to schools, shopping centres, restaurants, and the Wagga Wagga train station with rail links to Sydney and Melbourne. The campus setting gives the suburb a vibrant, community-oriented atmosphere during semester, set within the flat Riverina landscape that defines this part of inland New South Wales.
Charles Sturt University falls under postcode 2678 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Wagga Wagga City Bus Routes 1, 2 — Wagga Wagga CBD 15-20 min
Commute to Wagga Wagga CBD
🛣️ Campus bus services run during semester; Sturt Highway provides regional road access
The campus itself is walkable internally, but reaching Wagga Wagga's shops and services requires a bus or car
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Charles Sturt University by offence type, year and trend.
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