Mount Austin
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Mount Austin is a small, leafy suburb of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, offering a relaxed community feel, convenient amenities, and access to nature via nearby Lake Albert. Known for its friendly locals, quiet streets, and affordable living, it's a pleasant base for exploring the historical Riverina region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
4,035
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-35.14°, 147.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,935
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
16.1°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
7.9°C
Record High
45.9°C
Record Low
-3.2°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
558 mm
Internet Speed
132 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
26
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
23
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
463.0
Airport
WGA
Distance
11 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 23 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.