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Wantabadgery

NSW 2650 • New South Wales

183
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
244.17 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAffordable
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About Wantabadgery

Wantabadgery is a small historic village situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, approximately 35 kilometres east of Wagga Wagga and 19 kilometres west of Nangus. With a population of around 183, it falls within the Wagga Wagga City Council local government area. The locality became notable in 1879 when bushranger Captain Moonlite and his gang held up 39 people at the historic Wantabadgery Station, making it a landmark site in Australian bush history.

The village is a quiet farming community surrounded by rolling Riverina grazing country, with residents primarily involved in agriculture. Wagga Wagga provides all major retail, health, and education services and is a comfortable 35-minute drive away. Wantabadgery attracts those interested in deep rural living and Riverina heritage, with the surrounding countryside offering a classic piece of inland New South Wales.

Wantabadgery falls under postcode 2650 and is governed by the Junee Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Wagga Wagga electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2650
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Junee
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Wagga Wagga
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.07°, 147.38°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
244.17 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2650

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2650, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$50,085
Median 2023–24
$60,452
▲ 20.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,948

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2650; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Wagga Wagga CBD

Distance
35 km
By Train
N/A — no local train; nearest station in Wagga Wagga (~35 km)
By Car (Peak)
35-45 min to Wagga Wagga
By Car (Off-Peak)
30 min to Wagga Wagga

🛣️ Access via Olympic Highway; Wagga Wagga has regional rail connections to Sydney and Melbourne

Walkability Car Dependent

Remote rural village — a car is essential for daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
183
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Junee Local Government Area, which contains Wantabadgery. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
108.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
154.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
170.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
15.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
77.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Junee →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wantabadgery located? +

Wantabadgery is a small village in the Riverina region of NSW, about 35 kilometres east of Wagga Wagga and 19 kilometres west of Nangus. It is in the Wagga Wagga City Council local government area.

What is Wantabadgery historically known for? +

Wantabadgery is known for the 1879 siege at Wantabadgery Station, where bushranger Captain Moonlite and his gang held up 39 people. It is one of the notable bushranger events in Australian colonial history.

What is the population of Wantabadgery? +

According to the 2021 Census, Wantabadgery has a population of approximately 183 residents.

How far is Wantabadgery from Wagga Wagga? +

Wantabadgery is approximately 35 kilometres east of Wagga Wagga, a drive of about 30-35 minutes via the Olympic Highway.

Is Wantabadgery a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Wantabadgery is part of the Junee LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.