In This Section
- A Splendid City
- Climate & Geography
- History and Heritage
- Population
- Sporting & Recreation
- Industry
- Transport
- Education & Training
- Resident Information
- Churches
- Health Guide
- Government
Facts and Figures
Unemployment
Wagga Wagga: 5.8%
National: 6.8%
Labour Force
31,293
Status
Full-time: 70%
Part-time/Causal: 30%
Industry Leaders
The Retail sector is Wagga Wagga's largest employer (15.4%), closely followed by Government Administration and Defence (10.8%), manufacturing (9.8%), Education (9.6%) and Health and Community Services (9.6%).
Focus on Education
Broad Training Support Base
As an educational centre for the Riverina region, Wagga Wagga provides diverse opportunities for employees to undertake additional training.
High Skills
From basic vocational to doctoral degrees, 31% of the city's population carries qualifications, compared to 26% nationally.
Informed Work Force
Wagga Wagga ranks in the top 8% of all Local Government Areas in Lifelong Learning. This snapshot index points to the high proportion of the adult population commencing further training, indicating the future prosperity and employability of the city's residents.
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