Wattle Hill was developed in the 1970s and 80's as a joint venture between Leeton Shire Council and the New South Wales Department of Housing.
Wattle Hill has a large concentration of housing department homes particularly on Gossamer, Wirilda and Blackwood Streets.
Prior to redevelopment, Wattle Hill was an unofficial low-income housing area for many local families.
This was a play area for local kids, with old "tin lids" from large cans serving as "frisbees".
Local farmers would gather the shiny offcuts from the cannery to drape on fruit trees to repel birds.