Charles Sturt University
NSWCharles Sturt University is a growing suburb in NSW with 433 residents.
- SAL code
- 10883
- SA2
- 113031268
- Population
- 433
- LGA
- Wagga Wagga
Charles Sturt University, NSW had 433 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 16.0% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 20-24 years, and the median age sits at 20. The median household income is $2,750 per week, and households with a mortgage repay around $0 a month. Most workers travel by car (driver), accounting for 90.6% of the journey-to-work mix. The suburb has 1 park or reserve mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?433
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+16.0%
3yr: +7.2% · 10yr: +46.1%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$2,750/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
20
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?8/10
SA2 · least disadvantaged
Unemployment
?1.9%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
?1
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?109
Wagga Wagga · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from NSW police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Wagga Wagga - North (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Charles Sturt University suburb alone is ~433 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 3,037 to 6,227 over 24 years, averaging 3.0% per year.
Schools
1 in suburbSector
1 public
Type
1 primary
Total enrolment
402
Avg per school
402
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Estella PS100.0%
- Nth Wagga PS 0.0%
Secondary
Wagga Wagga HS
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
People
Median age 20 (young), largest age group 20-24 (58.198614318706696%).
Median age
20
Avg household size
2
Age distribution
100% working-age (15-64) · NSW 64%
Employment
NSW 55%
56.4% workforce participation · 20.1% unemployment
Highest year of school completed
NSW 63%
98.1% completed Year 12 or equivalent
Bushfire risk
Source: NSW RFS BFPL via SEED
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Flood risk
This suburb falls outside every flood polygon mapped by the relevant authority. Always confirm at the property address — local conditions and unmapped overlays can still apply.
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions. Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
3 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 96.2% | 3.38 km² |
| RU1 | ZoneRural | 2.0% | 0.07 km² |
| R1 | ZoneResidential | 1.7% | 0.06 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.