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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

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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2650
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
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
Elevation
0m

🚌 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)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

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.