Fitzpatricks Real Estate

Established:

1960s

Price Indicator:

High $278,000

Low $60,000

Median $184,000

Set on the western side of Wagga Wagga, bordered by Flowerdale, San Isidore and Central Wagga, Ashmont provides economic living opportunities with good standards of infrastructure and community services. Serviced by the Ashmont Shopping Complex complete with supermarket, butcher, chemist, hairdressing salon, take-away store, Australia Post outlet and local Pub.

Ashmont provides a variety of educational and recreational facilities including preschools, primary schools, sporting ovals, parks and pony club grounds.

Traditionally providing housing for lower income families Ashmont is emerging as a low-cost housing alternative for young couples and families purchasing or building their first home. New subdivision releases in the North Ashmont area have regenerated interest in the suburb with some very attractive modern family style homes being built on large residential blocks.

Established:

1990s

Price Indicator:

High $480,000

Low $200,000

Median $345,000

Bourkelands is a growing estate on the southern extreme of Wagga, on gently sloping hills, bounded by Tatton, Springvale and Lloyd. Comprising modern suburban homes with brick veneer and rendered finishes, most homes are built in the popular federation style and the more current modern rendered finish. Houses range in size from stylish three bedrooms to large double-storey four-five bedroom homes. A number of houses in the upper Bourkelands area command elevated semi-rural views over developing Lloyd, Jubilee Sporting Grounds and Glenfield in the distance.

The consistent release of new land in Bourkelands has seen this attractive housing estate maintain a consistent appeal for new homebuilders and established homebuyers alike.

Established:

1880s

Price Indicator:

High $785,000

Low $180,000

Median $370,000

Boutique coffee shops, the theatre, the movie cinema, parks, restaurants, shops, and nightspots it's all on your doorstep in central Wagga Wagga. Comprising an amazing variety of older style homesteads, terraces, modern homes and units, Central Wagga has something for everyone.

Wagga’s closely laid out central area provides the ultimate in convenient living in every price range and attracts people of all ages who enjoy living within easy distance of work and leisure activities.

Consistently popular with purchasers Central has remained a strong area of demand, with both un-renovated and renovated older homes proving the most consistent in re-sale and capital growth.

Established:

1980s

Price Indicator:

High $360,000

Low $160,000

Median $230,000

Only 5 minutes drive from Wagga's CBD, Estella is situated on the elevated northern extreme of Wagga overlooking the Murrumbidgee River and Wagga's central district.

Adjacent to Charles Sturt University's main campus, Estella is very popular with academics, support staff, and students from CSU, who enjoy the easy proximity to the university. Popular also with Defence Personnel through the Defence Housing Authority, this well-established suburb enjoys a very quiet, rural atmosphere and community feel. Renowned for its peacefulness, and secure feel, Estella has always enjoyed a very steady demand from both purchasers and renters of family homes.

Comprising mostly three to four bedroom, brick veneer homes in a modern style, in quiet streets, Estella is bordered by CSU grounds and grazing lands, and is liberally sprinkled with tree reserves, parks, and walking tracks. Residents walking their dog, or riding a bike are very common sights.

If you enjoy the finer things in life, Estella's close proximity to the CSU Winery, CSU Cheese Factory, Wagga Wagga Wild Olives and Magpies Nest Restaurant will be strong incentives to reside in this tranquil haven.

Established:

1980s

Price Indicator:

High $275,000

Low $200,000

Median $220,000

Listed on Wagga Wagga's popular Christmas Display Tour, Flowerdale is a quiet location popular with young couples and retirees. The introduction of the Federal Government's first homebuyer incentives encouraged a strong surge of first home purchases in Flowerdale from 2000 - 2005.

Situated on the outskirts of Wagga, west of Glenfield and south of Ashmont, Flowerdale is a relatively young area. With only two main entrances to the suburb, off Fernleigh Road, Flowerdale is a collection of quiet streets with very little through traffic and a semi rural aspect. Bordered by extensive reserves on its western boundary, Flowerdale enjoys easy access to bike tracks and pedestrian walks.

A blend of older homes, new homes and building sites, Flowerdale mostly consists of modern style, three bedroom homes on good size blocks. The current subdivision of new land extending off Swan Street, on Flowerdale's southern boundary, encourages continued interest and growth in this attractive outer suburb.

Established:

1970s

Price Indicator:

High $249,000

Low $160,000

Median $207,000

Originally springing up as housing to support the Royal Australian Air Force Training Base, Forest Hill is situated along the Sturt Highway approximately 7 minutes from Wagga's main street. Comprising a range of homes from modest three-bedroom fibro residences to large four bedroom brick veneer houses, and a new subdivision of larger modern homes, Forest Hill has traditionally catered for families, investors and renters.

Government grants to first home buyers resulted in renewed interest in the suburb as a great spot for young families purchasing their first home on a budget. Serviced by it's own small service station, shopping centre, primary school and pre-school, Forest Hill residents are well provided for.

Established:

1980s

Price Indicator:

High $385,000

Low $150,000

Median $242,000

Situated on the south-western extreme of Wagga Wagga, Glenfield is a sea of modern family homes. Catering for a range of family’s from young couples through to retired persons, Glenfield is particularly suited to young families. A maze of cleverly designed circuits and cul-de-sacs, Glenfield has very little through traffic in most areas making it the ideal place for children to ride a bike or kick a football. Featuring mostly three to four bedroom, medium size, brick veneer homes on large blocks, most homes are provided with large back yards. Glenfield is generously provided with children's playgrounds, tree reserves and nature strips.

South City Shopping Centre, located in Glenfield offers a range of services including Coles Supermarket, hairdresser, chemist, butcher, newsagency, cafes and a grocery store. Glenfield is also provided with a Medical Centre, Community Centre and Child Care Facility. People who appreciate a quiet suburban lifestyle, will enjoy living in Glenfield.

Established:

1990s

Price Indicator:

High $585,000

Low $235,000

Median $345,000

Overflowing with large, prestigious, modern homes Gracelands has proven very attractive to new homebuilders. Sloping down the eastern side of Kooringal Hill, enjoying semi-rural views that sweep from the Oura Hills towards Big Springs.

Purely a residential area, Gracelands is tucked away on the side of the hill, round the corner and a short walk to the Kooringal Shopping Centre. Wagga Wagga Christian College and Historic Wagga Wagga Cemetery are also located amongst open fields adjoining Gracelands. Houses range in size from 3-5 bedroom on sloping blocks.

Established:

1950s

Price Indicator:

High $590,000

Low $150,000

Median $232,000

Kooringal is Wagga's largest inner suburb comprising over 1500 households. Diversity and personality flourish in Kooringal which has seen over 50 years of building styles and fashions. Enjoying close proximity to community amenities such as supermarkets, schools, sporting grounds etc, Kooringal is popular with homeowners of all age and family groups. Homes range from renovated, modest three bedrooms in Kooringal's older streets to large prestigious residences in Kooringal's Red Hill area. Most homes have sloping to steep blocks.

Substantial family accommodation flourishes. Kooringal is also popular with renters due to it's many services, amenities and proximity to central Wagga Wagga, resulting in a large number of investment properties on Kooringal's lower slopes.

Established:

1910

Price Indicator:

High $600,000

Low $170,000

Median $253,500

Overlooking Lake Albert from its eastern banks Lake Albert residents enjoy a quiet, relaxed environment and easy access to recreational facilities. Suited to those who are looking for a "know your neighbour" family environment, Lake Albert abounds with dog walkers, joggers, swimmers and bike riders.

Most Lake Albert homes are situated within easy walking or riding distance of the Lake and its surrounding parks, walking and cycling tracks and children's playgrounds. Skiing, fishing, sailing and swimming are popular activities on the Lake with the Wagga Boat Club and Country Club Golf Course both situated on the western shores of the Lake.

The edges of Lake Albert are sprinkled with larger homes on small acreage, ranging from 5 to 30 acres which are popular with horse enthusiasts and hobby farmers. The majority of homes situated in the main part of Lake Albert are three to four bedroom brick veneer homes with larger prestige homes set along the Lake's edge. Pools and outdoor entertaining areas abound in Lake Albert, and suit the "leisure" lifestyle enjoyed by it's friendly residents.

Established:

1980s

Price Indicator:

High $600,000

Low $385,000

Median $450,000

Prestige homes in Lakehaven Drive adorn the southern banks of Lake Albert, enjoying a northerly aspect over the water and surrounding parkland.

Gently sloping up from the water's edge to a slightly elevated aspect, Lakehaven is nestled between Lake Albert’s Apex Park, the Wagga Boat Club and the Country Club Golf Course, offering luxurious living in a relaxed atmosphere. Residents can take a walk around Lake Albert’s perimeter, ride a bike, play golf or enjoy water sports almost at their doorstep.

Houses begin with large and culminate at palatial, and are built in mostly modern Australian and Tuscan styles set on large blocks with possibly a pool or tennis court.

Lakehaven attracts purchasers who are drawn to a quality living environment in a naturally beautiful location. A quality lifestyle will see Lakehaven maintain it's popularity and modern appeal for many years to come.

Established:

1975

Price Indicator:

High $500,000

Low $250,000

Median $360,000

One of Wagga Wagga's older, established, blue ribbon locations, lakeside is a cleverly designed maze of crescents, circuits and quiet cul-de-sacs. Located on the western edge of Lake Albert, bounded on it's southern side by The Country Club Golf Course, Lakeside offers quality living in a relaxed suburban atmosphere.

Consisting mostly of large four to five bedroom, brick-veneer homes built in various fashionable styles from the 1970's to the present day, large blocks and a prestigious location have ensured the continued quality of newly built homes in Lakeside. The relative scarcity of building sites will ensure a steady value for existing Lakeside homes and has already resulted in the extensive renovation of existing older homes.

Historically attractive to families on substantial incomes and retired professional people, Lakeside will always prove an attractive alternative for all ages desiring quality of life and proximity to the Lake, parks and surrounding recreational facilities.

Established:

1990s

Price Indicator:

High $414,000

Low $245,000

Median $345,000

Set on the south-western extreme of Wagga Wagga, this modern housing development is still in it's adolescence. Set at the foot of Jubilee Hills overlooking Glenfield, Lloyd is adjacent to the Jubilee Sporting Grounds and Rugby Union Grounds. Within a short distance of Tolland Shopping Centre, South City Shopping Centre, Mt Austin High School and Tolland Primary School, families are well provided for. Featuring mostly large four bedroom homes in the federation style, Lloyd is a very attractive suburb enjoying a rural aspect with comfortable access to city amenities.

Established:

1980s

Price Indicator:

High $471,500

Low $67,000

Median $177,500

One of Wagga's older suburbs, set between Turvey Park and Tolland, Mt Austin runs down from Willan's Hill Reserve to Glenfield Road. Containing a wide range of solid brick, brick veneer, Fibro and clad homes Mt Austin provides low cost housing alternatives in the inner Wagga area and is well provided with community services. Infrastructure improvements include Mt Austin High School, Mt Austin Primary School, French’s Field Oval, and the Wiradjuri Walking Track. With a close proximity to the Tolland Shopping Centre, Turvey Tops Shopping Centre, and Henschke Primary School, the high standard of close services make this area a good starting point for families, popular with renters, and a potential investment area.

The substantial and consistent popularity of Turvey Park with renovators of older homes has seen this trend spill out into some of the neighbouring Mt Austin houses, resulting in some very attractive homes suited to young couples and first home buyers.

Established:

1900s

Price Indicator:

High $625,000

Low $136,000

Median $149,000

Historic North Wagga lies along the banks of the Murrumbidgee River and flows up into Cartwright’s Hill looking back towards central Wagga Wagga. A close knit village atmosphere characterised by older style homes on large blocks with open fires and old fashioned verandahs. In recent years newer, larger home developments on small acreage blocks have sprung up on the higher slopes of the hills, and many of the older cottages along the river are being renovated and restored.

North Wagga's famous Black Swan Hotel, renamed by locals "The Muddy Duck" is a popular meeting place for University and Agricultural Students, while the Red Steer Hotel is well known for the quality of it's local flame grilled steaks, or spend a lazy afternoon with the BBQ at the Palm & Pawn Hotel, located in the centre of North Wagga, playing half-court tennis or splashing in the pool.

People who enjoy a village atmosphere, with the convenience of living within walking distance of the CBD, love North Wagga's great position.

Established:

1960s

Price Indicator:

High $450,000

Low $230,000

Median $295,000

10 minutes drive from the centre of Wagga, off the Sturt Highway towards Kapooka Army Base, this charming area has a village atmosphere. A close nit community tucked away on the slope of a hill, most house blocks range from large to 20 acres.

San Isidore is well-known for it’s tall gum trees, quaint narrow roads and country views. Children riding bikes, horse riders on the road and a cow grazing in a paddock are scenes you can expect. Active families, or those looking for a peaceful semi-rural lifestyle, should look closely at the quiet charms of San Isidore. An, as yet, undiscovered, country treasure.

Established:

1980s

Price Indicator:

High $670,000

Low $205,000

Median $410,000

Large, sprawling, country homesteads, Bullnose tin verandah's, open fireplaces, tennis courts, pools and ponies are synonymous with Springvale.

Comprising mostly level, five-acre, blocks with large, brick veneer homes, Springvale has traditionally attracted a steady demand from active families and retired farming couples.

Those who like a little extra space to pursue their hobbies such as horses, pets, or gardening enjoy the freedom of acreage without the burden of a full size property. Established tree groves and gardens provide excellent privacy for residents, creating a tranquil country retreat only minutes from Wagga's CBD.

Established:

1990s

Price Indicator:

High $582,000

Low $215,000

Median $373,000

Tatton continues to defy all market trends and fluctuations to remain the most consistently demanded suburb for new homebuilders. Catering for well-established families desiring quality family living Tatton is a collection of large modern homes in quiet cul-de sacs and circuits.

Ever popular with homebuilders, Tatton maintains an attractive modern atmosphere, with substantial homes ranging in style from the traditional Australian bungalow and federation to the rendered and Tuscan styles.

Well provided with children's playgrounds and pedestrian walks through to Lake Albert and surrounding parks, Tatton offers a family centred lifestyle and the opportunity of a quality living environment.

The further extension of Tatton, south towards Springvale, ensures continued interest and growth in the suburb for the next 15 years.

Established:

1975

Price Indicator:

High $483,000

Low $90,000

Median $200,000

Set on the southern side of Wagga, Tolland slopes upwards in an easterly direction from Glenfield Road finishing at the border of Willans Hill Reserve. Providing a wide variety of lifestyle options from older modest cottages on its lower flats to palatial residences with spectacular views at its peak, Tolland has something for everyone.

Commenced during the 1970s Tolland homes are well known for providing excellent substantial family housing with the generous spaces of times gone by. Larger than average bedrooms, living areas, garage spaces, rumpus rooms and pools abound throughout Tolland Heights as do lovely views from elevated balconies and verandahs.

First home buyers and investors have been seizing the opportunities provided by older unrenovated homes to establish themselves in real estate and are benefitting from some creative redecorating and renovation.

Well provided with services Tolland Shopping Centre, centrally located within the suburb, provides a large supermarket, local pub and bistro, chemist, newsagency, butcher, hairdresser, takeaway food store, squash courts, garden nursery, service station and automotive mechanic.

Established:

1930s

Price Indicator:

High $595,000

Low $145,000

Median $270,000

Geographically Wagga's most central area Turvey Park is well known for it's wide, tree lined, streetscapes and old Californian Bungalow's in traditional red brick.

Unfailingly popular with renovators and lovers of old world charm and grace, Turvey Park is liberally supplied with lead light windows, polished floorboards, ornate ceilings and picture rails. While many homes have already been fully renovated there is still the chance of finding an undiscovered gem tucked away in a quiet place, just waiting to be transformed.

Conveniently located on the edge of Central Wagga, Turvey Park seems to have earned a place above fashion and mere trend and has achieved consistent values over past years.