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Wambrook NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wambrook NSW is 48 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wambrook is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Wambrook has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Wambrook has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wambrook is England. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wambrook is $500.

There were 1 recorded offences in Wambrook in 2023-24, a rate of 21 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Wambrook Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wambrook Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$725/wk

$37,700 per year

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$500/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.6 per bedroom

Wambrook Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.0% (26) Female 48.0% (24)

Population Density

0.6

people per km²

48 people · 82.0 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,687

Family income/wk

Wambrook Age Distribution

10-14

30-34

40-44

45-49

50-54

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wambrook Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

63.2% 12 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

36.8% 7 dwellings

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

Wambrook Country of Birth

Australia

83.3%

England

16.7%

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

Wambrook Religion

No Religion

34.9%

Not stated

23.3%

Catholic

18.6%

Anglican

16.3%

Uniting Church

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wambrook Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

68.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.3%

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

Wambrook Employment

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Employed full-time

38.7% 12 people

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Employed part-time

12.9% 4 people

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Not in labour force

48.4% 15 people

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

Wambrook Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

42.9%

Certificate III/IV

35.7%

Postgraduate Degree

21.4%

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

Wambrook Occupation

Managers

55.6%

Clerical & Administrative

44.4%

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

Wambrook Field of Study

Engineering

50.0%

Agriculture & Environment

25.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

25.0%

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

Wambrook Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wambrook Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

55.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wambrook Marital Status

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Married

67.6% 25

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Divorced

18.9% 7

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Never married

13.5% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wambrook Ancestry

Australian

47.5%

English

30.0%

German

7.5%

Irish

7.5%

Scottish

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wambrook School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Primary — Catholic

50.0%

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

Wambrook Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.1% 4

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No need for assistance

94.9% 75

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

Wambrook Volunteering

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Volunteer

9.4% 3

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Not a volunteer

90.6% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wambrook Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wambrook How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Wambrook Car Ownership

2 vehicles

69.2%

3 vehicles

30.8%

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

Wambrook Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

28.6%

4 bedrooms

71.4%

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

Wambrook Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

24.4%

moved in the last 5 years

57.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wambrook Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wambrook Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Arthritis

Mental health

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

Wambrook Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.8%

$150-$299/wk

21.6%

$500-$649/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

16.2%

$3,500+/wk

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wambrook Family Structure

Couple — no children

52.8%

Couple — children under 15

47.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wambrook Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

25.0% 10

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Did not provide

75.0% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wambrook When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Wambrook Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.4%

5–14 hours

29.0%

15–29 hours

9.7%

30+ hours

22.6%

Did not do domestic work

19.4%

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

Wambrook Household Size

2 persons

40.0%

3 persons

33.3%

4 persons

26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wambrook Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wambrook Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2022

2023

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

Wambrook Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,583/wk

Median Rent $0/wk

Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Wambrook

Your weekly income

≈ $6,860/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $1,583/wk

Rent share —

Wambrook vs State & National Average

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Arkstone

Pop: 24 Income: $1,125/wk

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Pop: 24 Income: $416/wk Rent: $100/wk

Bombah Point

Pop: 24 Income: $383/wk Rent: $260/wk

Boorganna

Pop: 24 Income: $575/wk Rent: $135/wk

Bretti

Pop: 24 Income: $450/wk

Brindabella

Pop: 24 Income: $519/wk

Compare Wambrook

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wambrook

What is the population of Wambrook NSW?

The population of Wambrook NSW is 48 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Wambrook?

The median personal income in Wambrook NSW is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,583 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Wambrook?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wambrook NSW is $500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wambrook?

The median age in Wambrook NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wambrook a good suburb to live in?

Wambrook is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 48.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 14143. All dollar figures in AUD.