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Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city in NSW with a population of around 59,000 (2006).
The City is expected to grow by around 17 percent over the next 25 years.
In 2001 the population of Wagga Wagga was 56,722. Since 1996 there has been strong growth in most age groups over 40.
Age Distribution
Between 1996 and 2001 Wagga Wagga experienced a decline in population of 1.7%.
This result was due to a reduction in the number of residents in all age groups under 40 years. To offset this decline there was strong growth in most age groups over 40.
Wagga Wagga has a population distribution similar to the state and regional averages, however it has a slightly higher proportion of residents in the 15-24 age group.
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