Wambangalang NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wambangalang NSW is 68 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wambangalang is $812 per week ($42,224 per year). Median rent in Wambangalang is $230 per week ($997 per month). Wambangalang has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Wambangalang has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wambangalang is $1,300.

There were 14 recorded offences in Wambangalang in 2023-24, a rate of 206 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

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Wambangalang Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wambangalang Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$812/wk
$42,224 per year
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Median Rent
$230/wk
$997 per month
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wambangalang Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.4% (37) Female 45.6% (31)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
68 people · 273.9 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,583
Family income/wk

Wambangalang Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wambangalang Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
81.3% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
18.8% 3 dwellings

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

Wambangalang Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wambangalang Religion

Catholic
26.2%
Anglican
24.6%
Not stated
21.5%
No Religion
15.4%
Uniting Church
12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wambangalang Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
39.0%

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

Wambangalang Employment

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Employed full-time
52.4% 22 people
Employed part-time
23.8% 10 people
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Not in labour force
23.8% 10 people

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

Wambangalang Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
30.0%
Bachelor Degree
20.0%

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

Wambangalang Occupation

Managers
53.8%
Professionals
23.1%
Clerical & Administrative
23.1%

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

Wambangalang Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.7%
Architecture & Building
18.2%
Education
18.2%
Agriculture & Environment
13.6%
Society & Culture
13.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
13.6%

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

Wambangalang Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wambangalang Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
15.4%
$800-$999/wk
19.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
23.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
26.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wambangalang Marital Status

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Married
50.8% 31
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Divorced
13.1% 8
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Widowed
6.6% 4
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Never married
29.5% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wambangalang Ancestry

English
48.4%
Australian
33.9%
Irish
17.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wambangalang School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
100.0%

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

Wambangalang Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 93

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

Wambangalang Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.0% 9
Not a volunteer
82.0% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wambangalang How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
62.1%
Car (passenger)
13.8%
Did not go to work
13.8%
Walked only
10.3%

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

Wambangalang Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.1%
2 vehicles
52.6%
3 vehicles
26.3%

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

Wambangalang Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
52.6%
4 bedrooms
31.6%
6+ bedrooms
15.8%

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

Wambangalang Population Mobility

13.7%
moved in the last year
24.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wambangalang Indigenous Population

3.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
99
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wambangalang Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Arthritis
4
Diabetes
4

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

Wambangalang Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
12.5%
$400-$499/wk
17.5%
$500-$649/wk
7.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
17.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
22.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wambangalang Family Structure

Couple — no children
55.6%
Couple — no children under 15
16.7%
Couple — children under 15
13.9%
One parent — no children under 15
13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wambangalang Military Service

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Previously served
9.6% 5
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Never served
90.4% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wambangalang Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wambangalang Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Wambangalang Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.4%
5–14 hours
25.5%
15–29 hours
12.8%
30+ hours
17.0%
Did not do domestic work
21.3%

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

Wambangalang Household Size

1 person
15.8%
2 persons
63.2%
3 persons
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wambangalang Where Residents Moved From

Same address
44
Moved from NSW
7

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

Wambangalang Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 14 total

Theft
5
Other Against Property
3
Assault
2
Other Against Person
2
Property Damage
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023

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

Wambangalang Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,437/wk
Median Rent $230/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.0%

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

If you earn X in Wambangalang

≈ $6,227/month
Median rent $230/wk
Left after rent $1,207/wk
Rent share 16.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wambangalang vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wambangalang

What is the population of Wambangalang NSW?

The population of Wambangalang NSW is 68 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Wambangalang?

The median personal income in Wambangalang NSW is $812 per week, or $42,224 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,583 per week.

How much is rent in Wambangalang?

Median rent in Wambangalang NSW is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 16.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wambangalang?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wambangalang NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wambangalang?

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

Is Wambangalang a good suburb to live in?

Wambangalang is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 68.The median income is $812/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14139. All dollar figures in AUD.