Have your say on the draft Local Housing Strategy
Wagga Wagga's population is growing and changing. By 2041, the population is forecast to grow by approximately 9,000 people. We need an additional 5,000 dwellings to house our future population growth. To prepare for this, Council prepared the draft Wagga Wagga Local Housing Strategy, to guide housing supply, demand, diversity, affordability and location over the next 15 years.
There are four objectives for housing identified in the Wagga Wagga Local Housing Strategy:
- Affordability - housing is affordable for everyone.
- Suitability - the location, size and type of housing in Wagga Wagga meets the needs of our community at every life stage.
- Sequencing - high-amenity housing is provided in the right locations, serviced by community, social and physical infrastructure.
- Design & adaptability - housing is designed to be high-quality, adaptable, responsive and resilient, transitioning us to the future.
Once adopted, the Wagga Wagga Local Housing Strategy will be used by Council to influence the type of housing that is built and where it is built.
Council has also prepared an Interim Affordable Housing Paper
Council also recognises the growing need for social and affordable housing and has prepared the Interim Affordable Housing Paper. The Interim Affordable Housing Paper identifies factors leading to demand for social and affordable housing in Wagga, and existing approaches at the Federal, State and Local Government levels.
Importantly, the draft Interim Affordable Housing Paper provides options for Council to consider moving forward. This includes options for advocacy, partnerships, collaboration, statutory mechanisms, and direct intervention.
How can I have my say?
Council invites the community and industry to provide feedback on the draft Local Housing Strategy and draft Interim Affordable Housing Paper.
The draft Local Housing Strategy and draft Interim Affordable Housing Paper are on public exhibition from Monday 30 June to Friday 1 August, 2025. You can provide feedback on these documents via the survey below, in person at one of our community engagement sessions or by calling 1300 292 442.
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