The cost of land in Wagga's outer suburbs continues to soar amid a "desperate" shortage of space for new housing.
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The latest figures from the NSW Valuer General show a surge in the value of residential land, particularly in the sparse but sought-after suburb of Gelston Park which rose 17 per cent.
Mother-of-three Jenny Wallace said it was perfect location to raise a family, with all the benefits of a country lifestyle while only being ten minutes out of town.
"It's absolute bliss to come over the hill and leave Wagga behind. It's a little piece of paradise just in stone's throw from all the facilities of Wagga," Mrs Wallace said.
"My husband and I both grew up on the land, and I think there's something special about being able to run around as a kid and yell and climb and ride bikes and just have a lot of fun."
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RE/MAX real estate director David Skow said the biggest driver of land values was under-supply, with serious shortages available for those looking to build their family home.
He said one block of land in Boorooma jumped 50 per cent last year, as demand continues to outstrip supply in these outer suburbs.
"There's just no land available for sale. Everyone's waiting for these next stages of Estella Heights and the Dress Circle up at Gobbagombalin and the land being released for sale at Lloyd," Mr Skow said.
"While we're waiting for those subdivisions to be registered and released and marketed for sale, there's a stall on people desperately wanting land but there being no land available to buy."
While land prices climbed for most of Wagga, two noticeable outliers were Ashmont and Mount Austin which actually fell in value.
Ashmont plummeted 17 per cent in one year, driven by a "declining demand for property in these suburbs and plentiful supply" according to a NSW valuer general report.
The report also showed a strong decrease in commercial land, a trend reflected across the entire state due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Wagga's rural land rose significantly due to a bumper crop season, high prices for livestock, and a strong demand for grain.