Gobbagombalin vs Charles Sturt University

Charles Sturt University is the younger of the two, with a median age of 20 against 28 in Gobbagombalin. In Gobbagombalin, most households own their home, the large majority of homes are detached houses, and most households are couple families. On these figures, Charles Sturt University tends to suit young adults.

Which one suits you?

There is no overall winner — the suburb that suits a family with school-age kids is routinely the wrong one for someone commuting into the city. So each of these answers its own question, against a checklist you can see, using the same figures in the tables below.

Families with school-age kids

They split

one each way, out of the 4 things we measure here

  • Gobbagombalin has more parks and reserves (6 vs 1)
  • Charles Sturt University has more schools inside the suburb (2 vs 0)

Weighs schools, crime, parks, and childcare.

Renters

Charles Sturt University

ahead on the one thing that separates them

  • has cheaper rent ($315/wk vs $410/wk)

Weighs rent and rental stress.

Commuting to the city

Charles Sturt University

ahead on 2 of the 3 things we measure here

  • is more walkable (35/100 vs 16/100)
  • sits closer to the CBD (463.6 km vs 466.3 km)

Weighs distance, drive time, and walkability.

Downsizers and retirees

Charles Sturt University

ahead on the one thing that separates them

  • is more walkable (35/100 vs 16/100)

Weighs GPs, walkability, and crime.

Investors

Gobbagombalin

ahead on the one thing that separates them

  • is growing faster (360.8% vs 27.4%)

Weighs population growth.

Where they sit

Gobbagombalin and Charles Sturt University drawn to the same scale. Both outlines are shown together, so the map answers whether they share a border and how their areas compare.

Gobbagombalin Charles Sturt University
Hides rows where both suburbs match

Bars start at zero. Scores, risks and rankings are drawn against their full 0–100 range; other rows are drawn in proportion to the larger of the two.

Side by side, out of 100

Risks are inverted — shown as safety and low exposure — so a longer bar always means better.

Gobbagombalin Charles Sturt University
Walkability 16 / 35
Gobbagombalin — Walkability: 16/100 Charles Sturt University — Walkability: 35/100
Safety 41 / 35
Gobbagombalin — Safety: 41/100 Charles Sturt University — Safety: 35/100
Low fire risk 89 / 79
Gobbagombalin — Low fire risk: 89/100 Charles Sturt University — Low fire risk: 79/100

Demographics

Gobbagombalin has more residents (2,184 vs 433); Gobbagombalin skews older (28 vs 20).

Gobbagombalin Charles Sturt University
Population 2,184
+80% vs other
 433
Population trend (2016 → 2021) +360.8% +27.4%
Median age 28 20
Median household income $130,520/yr $143,000/yr
+10% vs other
Median weekly rent $410/wk
+23% vs other
 $315/wk

Age profile

Share of residents in each band, 2021 Census.

Gobbagombalin Charles Sturt University
0-4 14.0% / —
Gobbagombalin — 0-4: 14.0% Charles Sturt University — 0-4: not among its largest
5-14 13.9% / —
Gobbagombalin — 5-14: 13.9% Charles Sturt University — 5-14: not among its largest
15-19 3.0% / 33.7%
Gobbagombalin — 15-19: 3.0% Charles Sturt University — 15-19: 33.7%
20-24 10.2% / 58.2%
Gobbagombalin — 20-24: 10.2% Charles Sturt University — 20-24: 58.2%
25-34 26.5% / 7.4%
Gobbagombalin — 25-34: 26.5% Charles Sturt University — 25-34: 7.4%
35-44 15.7% / —
Gobbagombalin — 35-44: 15.7% Charles Sturt University — 35-44: not among its largest
45-54 7.8% / 0.7%
Gobbagombalin — 45-54: 7.8% Charles Sturt University — 45-54: 0.7%
55-64 4.1% / —
Gobbagombalin — 55-64: 4.1% Charles Sturt University — 55-64: not among its largest
65-74 3.5% / —
Gobbagombalin — 65-74: 3.5% Charles Sturt University — 65-74: not among its largest
75-84 1.1% / —
Gobbagombalin — 75-84: 1.1% Charles Sturt University — 75-84: not among its largest
85+ 0.2% / —
Gobbagombalin — 85+: 0.2% Charles Sturt University — 85+: not among its largest

Bars are drawn against the largest share shown (58.2%).

Qualifications

Highest non-school qualification, residents 15+, 2021 Census.

Gobbagombalin Charles Sturt University
Certificate III & IV 15.6% / 10.4%
Gobbagombalin — Certificate III & IV: 15.6% Charles Sturt University — Certificate III & IV: 10.4%
Bachelor Degree 17.4% / 5.1%
Gobbagombalin — Bachelor Degree: 17.4% Charles Sturt University — Bachelor Degree: 5.1%
Advanced Diploma / Diploma 7.3% / 3.9%
Gobbagombalin — Advanced Diploma / Diploma: 7.3% Charles Sturt University — Advanced Diploma / Diploma: 3.9%
Postgraduate Degree 4.5% / 1.6%
Gobbagombalin — Postgraduate Degree: 4.5% Charles Sturt University — Postgraduate Degree: 1.6%
Graduate Diploma / Certificate 2.1% / —
Gobbagombalin — Graduate Diploma / Certificate: 2.1% Charles Sturt University — Graduate Diploma / Certificate: not among its largest

Bars are drawn against the largest share shown (17.4%).

Where residents were born

Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents, 2021 Census. A dash means that country is not among the suburb's own eight largest.

Gobbagombalin Charles Sturt University
India 5.9% / 1.8%
Gobbagombalin — India: 5.9% Charles Sturt University — India: 1.8%
Philippines 1.1% / 1.2%
Gobbagombalin — Philippines: 1.1% Charles Sturt University — Philippines: 1.2%
South Africa 0.5% / 1.6%
Gobbagombalin — South Africa: 0.5% Charles Sturt University — South Africa: 1.6%
New Zealand 0.8% / 0.7%
Gobbagombalin — New Zealand: 0.8% Charles Sturt University — New Zealand: 0.7%
Sri Lanka — / 1.2%
Gobbagombalin — Sri Lanka: not among its largest Charles Sturt University — Sri Lanka: 1.2%
England 1.1% / —
Gobbagombalin — England: 1.1% Charles Sturt University — England: not among its largest
Zimbabwe — / 0.9%
Gobbagombalin — Zimbabwe: not among its largest Charles Sturt University — Zimbabwe: 0.9%
Iraq 0.7% / —
Gobbagombalin — Iraq: 0.7% Charles Sturt University — Iraq: not among its largest

Bars are drawn against the largest share shown (5.9%).

Property market

Gobbagombalin Charles Sturt University
Median house price $772,500 —
Median unit price $685,000 —
Median land price $330,000 —
Typical days to sell (houses) 47 days
from 45 sales
 —

Zoning mix

Gobbagombalin has more rural and farming land (69% vs 2%).

Gobbagombalin Charles Sturt University
Infrastructure and transport 23% 96%
Rural and farming 69% 2%
Residential 6% 2%
Environmental 2% 0%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it. Zones as at 2026-09.

Development activity

Gobbagombalin Charles Sturt University
New dwellings approved 548
across Wagga Wagga
same for both
Approvals change year on year +139%
same for both

Gross rental yield

Gross — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. From median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.

Gobbagombalin Charles Sturt University
Houses 3.7%
$710/wk on $996K
 —
Units —
same for both

Ranking within NSW

Gobbagombalin Charles Sturt University
House price Higher than 32% of NSW —
Income Higher than 89% of NSW Higher than 93% of NSW
Schools —
same for both
Walkability Higher than 66% of NSW Higher than 77% of NSW
Affordability Higher than 89% of NSW —
EV adoption Higher than 38% of NSW —
NBN connectivity Higher than 97% of NSW Higher than 76% of NSW
Rental yield (houses) Higher than 57% of NSW —

Liveability

Charles Sturt University is more walkable (35 vs 16).

Gobbagombalin Charles Sturt University
Grade B —
Score 55/100 —
Socio-economic band very advantaged area
decile 10/10
 —

Risk profile

Charles Sturt University carries more bushfire risk (21 vs 11).

Gobbagombalin Charles Sturt University
Bushfire Low
11/100
 Low
21/100
Crime Moderate
59/100
 Moderate
65/100
Flood Not mapped
no mapped data here
same for both
Coastal erosion None
0/100
same for both
Aircraft noise None
0/100
same for both
Industrial facilities nearby 1
within 5 km
 4
within 5 km

Schools

Gobbagombalin Charles Sturt University
Inside the suburb 0 2
Rated above peers 0
same for both
Rated at peers 0
same for both
Rated below peers 0 1

Schools in Gobbagombalin

No schools recorded inside this suburb's boundary. Children here will be zoned to schools nearby.

Schools in Charles Sturt University

  • Estella Public School Government · Primary below peers
  • Aspect Riverina School, Wagga Campus Independent · Combined · Special school

Amenities in the suburb

Gobbagombalin Charles Sturt University
Parks & reserves 6 1
Childcare 1
same for both
Banks & Bank@Post 0 1
Waterways 6 0

Mobility

Gobbagombalin sits further from the CBD (466.3 km vs 463.6 km).

Gobbagombalin Charles Sturt University
Walkability score 16/100 35/100
Distance to Sydney 466.3 km 463.6 km
Drive time (normal traffic) 297 min 298 min
Public transport score 24/100
Bus
 42/100
Bus
Peak arrivals per hour 5.0
7-9am + 5-7pm
 11.2
7-9am + 5-7pm
Median peak wait 1 min
scheduled, not actual
 2 min
scheduled, not actual
Electric vehicle share 0.4%
postcode 2650
 —
Rooftop solar per 100 dwellings 45
postcode 2650
 —

How people get to work

Method of travel on census day 2021 — which fell during COVID restrictions, so working from home is inflated and every travel mode understated.

Gobbagombalin Charles Sturt University
Car (driver) 86.2% / 93.5%
Gobbagombalin — Car (driver): 86.2% Charles Sturt University — Car (driver): 93.5%
Worked from Home 9.4% / 4.1%
Gobbagombalin — Worked from Home: 9.4% Charles Sturt University — Worked from Home: 4.1%
Car (passenger) 3.5% / —
Gobbagombalin — Car (passenger): 3.5% Charles Sturt University — Car (passenger): not among its largest
Walked Only 0.9% / 2.4%
Gobbagombalin — Walked Only: 0.9% Charles Sturt University — Walked Only: 2.4%

Bars are drawn against the largest share shown (93.5%).

Setting

Gobbagombalin Charles Sturt University
Elevation 181 m
above sea level, at the suburb centre
 280 m
above sea level, at the suburb centre

NBN connectivity

Gobbagombalin Charles Sturt University
Connectivity score 97/100 69/100
Most common technology Fibre to the premises Fibre to the building
Full-fibre (FTTP) share 96%
1,283 premises
 17%
92 premises

Climate

Gobbagombalin Charles Sturt University
Annual rainfall 565 mm
same for both
Summer max (Jan) 31.8°C
same for both
Winter min (Jul) 3.4°C
same for both

Air quality (annual mean)

Gobbagombalin Charles Sturt University
PM2.5 7.7 µg/m³
same for both
PM10 23.1 µg/m³
same for both
NO₂ —
same for both

Council rates

Gobbagombalin Charles Sturt University
Average residential rate $1,254/yr
same for both
Council Wagga Wagga
same for both

Federal electorate

Gobbagombalin Charles Sturt University
Division Riverina
same for both
Member Michael Mccormack
same for both
Party The Nationals
same for both

First Home Owner Grant

Gobbagombalin Charles Sturt University
Grant amount $10,000
same for both
Property price cap $600,000
same for both
Eligibility New
same for both

Tags

Gobbagombalin

Acreage Family Young Families

Charles Sturt University

Students

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