Wambool NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wambool NSW is 38 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wambool is $1,025 per week ($53,300 per year). Median rent in Wambool is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Wambool has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Wambool has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wambool is $1,250.

There were 1 recorded offences in Wambool in 2024-25, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Wambool Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wambool Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,025/wk
$53,300 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,250/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wambool Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.3% (19) Female 53.7% (22)

Population Density

1.7
people per km²
38 people · 22.0 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,874
Family income/wk

Wambool Age Distribution

15-19
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wambool Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
54.5% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
45.5% 5 dwellings

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

Wambool Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wambool Religion

Catholic
32.6%
No Religion
30.2%
Not stated
16.3%
Anglican
11.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wambool Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.7%

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

Wambool Employment

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Employed full-time
38.2% 13 people
Employed part-time
26.5% 9 people
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Not in labour force
35.3% 12 people

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

Wambool Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
33.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.7%

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

Wambool Occupation

Professionals
55.6%
Clerical & Administrative
44.4%

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

Wambool Field of Study

Management & Commerce
40.0%
Engineering
30.0%
Society & Culture
30.0%

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

Wambool Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wambool Weekly Household Income

$2,500-$2,999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wambool Marital Status

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Married
54.1% 20
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Never married
45.9% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wambool Ancestry

Australian
33.9%
English
28.8%
Irish
18.6%
Italian
6.8%
Scottish
6.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wambool School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
57.1%
Secondary — Catholic
42.9%

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

Wambool Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 70

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

Wambool Volunteering

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Volunteer
13.3% 4
Not a volunteer
86.7% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wambool How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.0%
Did not go to work
20.0%

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

Wambool Car Ownership

3 vehicles
42.9%
4+ vehicles
57.1%

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

Wambool Number of Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Wambool Population Mobility

10.8%
moved in the last year
22.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wambool Indigenous Population

4.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
70
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wambool Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
4

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

Wambool Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
14.8%
$650-$799/wk
22.2%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
18.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wambool Family Structure

Couple — no children
45.5%
Couple — no children under 15
30.3%
Couple — children under 15
24.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wambool Military Service

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Previously served
10.5% 4
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Never served
89.5% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wambool Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.1% 5
Did not provide
83.9% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wambool Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Wambool Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.5%
5–14 hours
40.0%
15–29 hours
22.5%
Did not do domestic work
20.0%

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

Wambool Household Size

2 persons
42.9%
4 persons
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wambool Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wambool Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2023
2024

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

Wambool Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,812/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.9%

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

If you earn X in Wambool

≈ $12,185/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $2,562/wk
Rent share 8.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wambool vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Wambool

What is the population of Wambool NSW?

The population of Wambool NSW is 38 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Wambool?

The median personal income in Wambool NSW is $1,025 per week, or $53,300 per year.The median household income is $2,812 per week.Family income is $2,874 per week.

How much is rent in Wambool?

Median rent in Wambool NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 8.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wambool?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wambool NSW is $1,250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wambool?

The median age in Wambool NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wambool a good suburb to live in?

Wambool is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 38.The median income is $1,025/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.9% 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: 14142. All dollar figures in AUD.