About Council

Wagga Wagga City Council is one of the largest Local Government Areas in NSW by population and land area.

The largest city in inland New South Wales, Wagga Wagga encompasses a total land area of 4,825 sq km and is perfectly situated about 455 kilometres south-west of Sydney and 452 kilometres north-east of Melbourne.

Serving more than 68,000 residents, Wagga Wagga City Council is one of the largest local government areas by population and land area in NSW.

Wagga Wagga City Council manages a 2300km road network, Wagga Wagga Airport, Livestock Marketing Centre, and sporting facilities such as the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre, Multi-purpose Stadium and Multi Sport Cycling Complex.

Council also provides important community facilities such as Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Wagga Wagga City Library, Museum of the Riverina, Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, as well as maintaining countless parks, playgrounds and sporting facilities.