How many new dwellings were approved in Wagga Wagga?

Wagga Wagga approved 487 new residential dwellings in the 12 months to Jun 2026 — up 56% on the prior 12 months. That breaks down as 332 houses and 155 units (townhouses and apartments).

Is there a lot of development in Wagga Wagga?

By dwelling approvals over the last 12 months, Wagga Wagga ranks #101 of 542 council areas. Building approvals are a leading indicator of new housing supply.

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Building approvals in Wagga Wagga

New residential dwellings approved in the Wagga Wagga council area, from Australian Bureau of Statistics data. Showing the 12 months to Jun 2026 and the trend over time.

487

dwellings (last 12 mo)

332

houses

155

units

#101

of councils, by volume

+56%

vs prior 12 months

Dwellings approved over time

Rolling 12-month total of dwellings approved — the supply trend for Wagga Wagga, smoothing out the month-to-month noise.

Crime in Wagga WaggaSee reported offences and the long-run trend for this council.

Suburbs in Wagga Wagga

Flood and bushfire exposure, crime, school catchments and zoning for each suburb in this council area.

Dwelling units approved (new residential), for the whole council area — a planning-stage indicator, not completed homes, and lumpy month to month. Units = townhouses and apartments. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (CC BY 4.0).