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Wamban NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wamban, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Wamban NSW is 120 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wamban is $657 per week ($34,164 per year). Median rent in Wamban is $220 per week ($953 per month). Wamban has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Wamban has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wamban is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wamban is $1,094.

There were 1 recorded offences in Wamban in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Wamban Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wamban Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$657/wk

$34,164 per year

#6209 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$220/wk

$953 per month

#7029 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,094/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Wamban Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (58) Female 51.7% (62)

Population Density

0.6

people per km²

120 people · 190.7 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,541

Family income/wk

Wamban Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Wamban Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.5% 19 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.5% 10 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Wamban Country of Birth

Australia

91.5%

England

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Wamban Religion

No Religion

47.1%

Catholic

16.0%

Not stated

14.3%

Anglican

13.4%

Uniting Church

5.0%

Salvation Army

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wamban Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

59.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Wamban Employment

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Employed full-time

33.0% 30 people

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Employed part-time

36.3% 33 people

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Not in labour force

30.8% 28 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Wamban Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.6%

Bachelor Degree

32.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.8%

Postgraduate Degree

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Wamban Occupation

Community & Personal Service

25.0%

Managers

20.5%

Clerical & Administrative

11.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.4%

Professionals

9.1%

Sales Workers

9.1%

Labourers

6.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Wamban Field of Study

Engineering

21.4%

Society & Culture

21.4%

Health

14.3%

Management & Commerce

14.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.9%

Architecture & Building

9.5%

Education

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Wamban Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wamban Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

17.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

34.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

24.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wamban Marital Status

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Married

51.0% 50

↔️

Separated

7.1% 7

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Divorced

10.2% 10

👤

Never married

31.6% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wamban Ancestry

Australian

30.3%

English

30.3%

Irish

12.5%

Scottish

11.2%

Other

8.6%

German

5.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wamban School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

44.4%

Primary — Government

33.3%

Secondary — Catholic

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Wamban Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.4% 9

✅

No need for assistance

95.6% 197

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Wamban Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.2% 25

—

Not a volunteer

72.8% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wamban Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

50.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wamban How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.8%

Did not go to work

13.5%

Car (passenger)

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Wamban Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.9%

2 vehicles

44.2%

3 vehicles

14.0%

4+ vehicles

14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Wamban Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.6%

2 bedrooms

14.3%

3 bedrooms

28.6%

4 bedrooms

28.6%

5 bedrooms

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Wamban Population Mobility

7.9%

moved in the last year

32.3%

moved in the last 5 years

3.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wamban Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

214

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wamban Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Wamban Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

15.2%

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

12.7%

$800-$999/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

19.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.8%

$3,500+/wk

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wamban Family Structure

Couple — no children

43.5%

Couple — children under 15

30.6%

Couple — no children under 15

12.9%

One parent — no children under 15

9.4%

One parent — children under 15

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wamban Military Service

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Previously served

3.2% 3

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Never served

96.8% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wamban Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.9% 14

—

Did not provide

85.1% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wamban Children Ever Born

No children

27.3%

2 children

39.4%

3 children

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Wamban When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Wamban Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.6%

5–14 hours

36.5%

15–29 hours

15.6%

30+ hours

16.7%

Did not do domestic work

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Wamban Household Size

1 person

24.4%

2 persons

43.9%

4 persons

12.2%

5 persons

9.8%

6+ persons

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wamban Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved from NT

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Wamban Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wamban Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Wamban Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,291/wk

Median Rent $220/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Wamban

Your weekly income

≈ $5,594/month

Median rent $220/wk

Left after rent $1,071/wk

Rent share 17.0%

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Lockhart

Income: $600/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $25/wk

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Income: $585/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $20/wk

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Coonabarabran

Income: $594/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $10/wk

Batlow

Income: $602/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $40/wk

Wamban vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Alleena

Pop: 60 Income: $900/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bagotville

Pop: 60 Income: $735/wk Rent: $450/wk

Bakers Swamp

Pop: 60 Income: $850/wk Rent: $180/wk

Jerrawangala

Pop: 60 Income: $866/wk Rent: $413/wk

Kangaroobie

Pop: 60 Income: $912/wk Rent: $100/wk

Kikoira

Pop: 60 Income: $687/wk Rent: $46/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wamban

What is the population of Wamban NSW?

The population of Wamban NSW is 120 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².Wamban is ranked #8,425 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wamban?

The median personal income in Wamban NSW is $657 per week, or $34,164 per year.The median household income is $1,291 per week.Family income is $1,541 per week.Wamban is ranked #6,209 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wamban?

Median rent in Wamban NSW is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 17.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wamban ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wamban?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wamban NSW is $1,094. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wamban?

The median age in Wamban NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wamban a good suburb to live in?

Wamban is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 120.The median income is $657/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14138. All dollar figures in AUD.