Dual occupancy properties are on the rise in Wagga—and for good reason. With block sizes generous and housing demand climbing, building two dwellings on one lot is both a practical and profitable move for investors and homeowners alike.
But why now?
For one, affordability pressures are driving families to seek flexible living solutions. Dual occ setups—whether a main home and granny flat, duplex, or attached secondary dwelling—allow for multigenerational living without the stress of separate mortgages.
For investors, dual occ delivers strong rental returns. A single purchase could mean two income streams, higher cash flow, and better return on land value. We’re already seeing suburbs like Lloyd, Gobbagombalin, and Boorooma become hotspots due to their wide-frontage blocks and newer zoning allowances.
Another driver? Council support. Wagga Wagga City Council is actively looking for housing diversity to meet population growth targets. That makes development applications for dual occupancy more likely to be approved—especially in growth corridors and infill suburbs.
Builders are catching on too. More project home companies are offering off-the-shelf dual occ designs that comply with NSW codes, keeping costs down and timelines tight.
This isn’t just a niche trend—it’s a sustainable solution. For downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers with vision, dual occupancy could be the smartest way to maximise both space and value in 2025.
