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Wamboin NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wamboin NSW is 1,805 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wamboin is $1,362 per week ($70,824 per year). Median rent in Wamboin is $520 per week ($2,253 per month). Wamboin has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Wamboin has a population density of 20.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wamboin is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wamboin is $2,600.

There were 10 recorded offences in Wamboin in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).

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Wamboin Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wamboin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,362/wk

$70,824 per year

#209 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$520/wk

$2,253 per month

#502 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,600/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wamboin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (913) Female 49.6% (900)

Population Density

20.9

people per km²

1,805 people · 86.5 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$3,575

Family income/wk

Wamboin Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wamboin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

45.7% 242 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.3% 288 dwellings

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

Wamboin Country of Birth

Australia

92.6%

England

6.6%

Canada

0.4%

Germany

0.4%

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

Wamboin Religion

No Religion

50.6%

Catholic

21.3%

Anglican

15.0%

Not stated

4.7%

Uniting Church

3.0%

Christian (other)

2.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Lutheran

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wamboin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

78.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.4%

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

Wamboin Languages Spoken at Home

Other

28.6%

Italian

22.9%

Mandarin

17.1%

German

17.1%

Spanish

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Wamboin Employment

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Employed full-time

49.4% 682 people

⏰

Employed part-time

19.2% 265 people

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Unemployed

2.5% 35 people

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Not in labour force

28.8% 398 people

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

Wamboin Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

35.0%

Certificate III/IV

21.8%

Postgraduate Degree

17.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.2%

Certificate I/II

1.2%

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

Wamboin Occupation

Professionals

36.5%

Managers

26.6%

Clerical & Administrative

12.1%

Community & Personal Service

9.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.6%

Sales Workers

3.2%

Labourers

2.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.3%

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

Wamboin Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.0%

Society & Culture

19.0%

Engineering

15.7%

Health

10.1%

Architecture & Building

6.5%

Education

6.5%

Information Technology

6.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.3%

Creative Arts

5.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.0%

Agriculture & Environment

2.5%

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

Wamboin Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wamboin Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

1.0%

$500-$649/wk

1.5%

$650-$799/wk

1.4%

$800-$999/wk

1.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.6%

$4,000+/wk

44.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wamboin Marital Status

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Married

58.4% 862

↔️

Separated

2.0% 30

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Divorced

6.9% 102

🕊️

Widowed

2.6% 39

👤

Never married

30.1% 444

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wamboin Ancestry

English

32.5%

Australian

29.5%

Irish

10.3%

Scottish

8.8%

Other

5.5%

German

4.4%

Italian

2.7%

Dutch

1.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

Welsh

0.9%

Polish

0.9%

Chinese

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wamboin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.3%

Secondary — Catholic

15.1%

Secondary — Government

14.6%

Vocational Education

11.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.6%

Primary — Catholic

7.6%

Pre-school

7.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.4%

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

Wamboin Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.7% 129

✅

No need for assistance

96.3% 3,397

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

Wamboin Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.8% 399

—

Not a volunteer

72.2% 1,038

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wamboin Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.9%

$450-$599/mo

1.5%

$600-$799/mo

1.5%

$800-$999/mo

1.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

7.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

9.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

20.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

33.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wamboin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.4%

Did not go to work

13.9%

Car (passenger)

3.4%

Truck

1.8%

Walked only

1.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

Other

0.4%

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

Wamboin Car Ownership

1 vehicle

11.9%

2 vehicles

38.8%

3 vehicles

22.3%

4+ vehicles

27.0%

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

Wamboin Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

5.4%

3 bedrooms

21.5%

4 bedrooms

47.5%

5 bedrooms

17.9%

6+ bedrooms

7.8%

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

Wamboin Population Mobility

9.6%

moved in the last year

28.7%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

70.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wamboin Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

3,443

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wamboin Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

176

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Wamboin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.7%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

3.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.0%

$500-$649/wk

1.7%

$650-$799/wk

5.2%

$800-$999/wk

7.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

18.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.8%

$3,500+/wk

10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wamboin Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.8%

Couple — no children

28.1%

Couple — no children under 15

24.6%

One parent — no children under 15

3.8%

One parent — children under 15

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wamboin Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

1.1% 16

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Current ADF — Reserves

1.5% 22

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Previously served

7.3% 105

👤

Never served

90.0% 1,291

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wamboin Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.2% 217

—

Did not provide

84.8% 1,213

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wamboin Children Ever Born

No children

33.6%

1 child

9.4%

2 children

32.1%

3 children

18.0%

4 children

6.2%

5+ children

0.7%

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

Wamboin When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2020

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

Wamboin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.9%

5–14 hours

34.4%

15–29 hours

19.7%

30+ hours

10.5%

Did not do domestic work

12.6%

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

Wamboin Household Size

1 person

11.6%

2 persons

35.2%

3 persons

18.4%

4 persons

20.1%

5 persons

9.0%

6+ persons

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wamboin Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,581

Moved from ACT

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

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

Wamboin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.3%

Step family — no other children

9.6%

Blended family — no other children

1.5%

Other couple — children only

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wamboin Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 10 total

Property Damage

Weapons

Theft

Other Against Property

Assault

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Wamboin Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,461/wk

Median Rent $520/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.0%

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

If you earn X in Wamboin

Your weekly income

≈ $14,998/month

Median rent $520/wk

Left after rent $2,941/wk

Rent share 15.0%

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Income: $1,283/wk Rent: $450/wk Save: $70/wk

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Gundaroo

Income: $1,352/wk Rent: $475/wk Save: $45/wk

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Income: $1,148/wk Rent: $420/wk Save: $100/wk

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Income: $1,480/wk Rent: $450/wk Save: $70/wk

Wamboin vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Rylstone

Pop: 904 Income: $579/wk Rent: $280/wk

Clunes (NSW)

Pop: 907 Income: $869/wk Rent: $500/wk

Uranquinty

Pop: 910 Income: $796/wk Rent: $300/wk

Beechwood

Pop: 914 Income: $715/wk Rent: $368/wk

Tallong

Pop: 914 Income: $689/wk Rent: $385/wk

Northwood (NSW)

Pop: 916 Income: $1,526/wk Rent: $1,200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wamboin

What is the population of Wamboin NSW?

The population of Wamboin NSW is 1,805 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 20.9 people per km².Wamboin is ranked #3,173 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wamboin?

The median personal income in Wamboin NSW is $1,362 per week, or $70,824 per year.The median household income is $3,461 per week.Family income is $3,575 per week.Wamboin is ranked #209 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wamboin?

Median rent in Wamboin NSW is $520 per week ($2,253 per month).Rent represents 15.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wamboin ranks #502 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wamboin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wamboin NSW is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wamboin?

The median age in Wamboin NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wamboin a good suburb to live in?

Wamboin is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,805.The median income is $1,362/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.0% 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: 14141. All dollar figures in AUD.