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Werombi NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Werombi NSW is 941 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Werombi is $863 per week ($44,876 per year). Median rent in Werombi is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Werombi has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Werombi has a population density of 29.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Werombi is England. The most common religion is Catholic (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Werombi is $2,972.

There were 3 recorded offences in Werombi in 2025-26, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Werombi Population

residents (Census 2021)

Werombi Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$863/wk

$44,876 per year

#2594 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$550/wk

$2,383 per month

#360 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,972/mo

Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Werombi Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (479) Female 49.1% (462)

Population Density

29.4

people per km²

941 people · 32.0 km²

Households

3.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,338

Family income/wk

Werombi 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)

Werombi Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.5% 97 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.5% 131 dwellings

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

Werombi Country of Birth

Australia

96.7%

England

1.8%

Chile

0.8%

China

0.8%

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

Werombi Religion

Catholic

44.0%

Anglican

20.0%

No Religion

19.6%

Not stated

7.9%

Baptist

2.4%

Uniting Church

2.4%

Christian (other)

1.9%

Islam

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Werombi Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.9%

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

Werombi Languages Spoken at Home

Arabic

26.2%

Other

26.2%

Italian

23.8%

Samoan

16.7%

Croatian

7.1%

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

Werombi Employment

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Employed full-time

39.7% 259 people

⏰

Employed part-time

23.0% 150 people

🔍

Unemployed

0.9% 6 people

🏠

Not in labour force

36.3% 237 people

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

Werombi Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.2%

Bachelor Degree

19.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.0%

Postgraduate Degree

5.3%

Certificate I/II

3.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.5%

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

Werombi Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.4%

Managers

21.2%

Professionals

16.8%

Clerical & Administrative

13.3%

Community & Personal Service

7.9%

Labourers

7.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.4%

Sales Workers

3.8%

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

Werombi Field of Study

Engineering

26.1%

Management & Commerce

17.7%

Architecture & Building

12.0%

Society & Culture

10.4%

Health

10.4%

Education

9.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.0%

Agriculture & Environment

3.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.0%

Creative Arts

2.0%

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

Werombi Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Werombi Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

1.2%

$150-$299/wk

1.2%

$500-$649/wk

1.7%

$650-$799/wk

2.5%

$800-$999/wk

4.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.1%

$4,000+/wk

23.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Werombi Marital Status

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Married

60.2% 450

↔️

Separated

3.1% 23

📋

Divorced

5.1% 38

🕊️

Widowed

3.6% 27

👤

Never married

28.0% 209

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Werombi Ancestry

Australian

32.3%

English

21.8%

Italian

10.4%

Maltese

7.8%

Irish

7.6%

Scottish

5.8%

Other

4.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.0%

Croatian

2.0%

German

1.9%

Lebanese

1.4%

Chinese

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Werombi School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

25.5%

Secondary — Catholic

18.0%

Secondary — Government

12.0%

Primary — Catholic

12.0%

Vocational Education

11.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.5%

Pre-school

6.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.5%

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

Werombi Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.7% 47

✅

No need for assistance

97.3% 1,688

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

Werombi Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

10.1% 71

—

Not a volunteer

89.9% 633

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Werombi Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

7.5%

$800-$999/mo

7.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

5.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

18.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Werombi How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.4%

Did not go to work

19.4%

Truck

4.5%

Car (passenger)

2.7%

Walked only

2.4%

Other

1.5%

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

Werombi Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.1%

1 vehicle

11.1%

2 vehicles

34.1%

3 vehicles

20.3%

4+ vehicles

33.3%

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

Werombi Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

2.0%

3 bedrooms

25.8%

4 bedrooms

45.3%

5 bedrooms

21.1%

6+ bedrooms

5.9%

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

Werombi Population Mobility

8.0%

moved in the last year

30.0%

moved in the last 5 years

2.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Werombi Indigenous Population

3.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,713

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Werombi Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

Stroke

Lung condition

Dementia

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

Werombi Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.6%

$1-$149/wk

2.8%

$150-$299/wk

6.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

2.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

7.2%

$800-$999/wk

11.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.1%

$3,500+/wk

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Werombi Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.1%

Couple — no children

25.2%

Couple — no children under 15

21.8%

One parent — children under 15

4.9%

One parent — no children under 15

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Werombi Military Service

🏅

Previously served

1.6% 11

👤

Never served

98.4% 691

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Werombi Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.5% 109

—

Did not provide

84.5% 595

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Werombi Children Ever Born

No children

27.8%

1 child

7.3%

2 children

32.1%

3 children

22.2%

4 children

10.6%

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

Werombi When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Werombi Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.4%

5–14 hours

26.2%

15–29 hours

16.7%

30+ hours

13.6%

Did not do domestic work

19.1%

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

Werombi Household Size

1 person

7.4%

2 persons

34.9%

3 persons

17.8%

4 persons

16.7%

5 persons

14.0%

6+ persons

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Werombi Where Residents Moved From

Same address

791

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Werombi Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.7%

Step family — no other children

4.4%

Blended family — no other children

3.7%

Intact family — other children present

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Werombi Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Werombi Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,511/wk

Median Rent $550/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.9%

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

If you earn X in Werombi

Your weekly income

≈ $10,881/month

Median rent $550/wk

Left after rent $1,961/wk

Rent share 21.9%

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Werombi vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Hinton

Pop: 471 Income: $975/wk Rent: $350/wk

Lidsdale

Pop: 471 Income: $774/wk Rent: $313/wk

Linden (NSW)

Pop: 471 Income: $911/wk Rent: $410/wk

Ardlethan

Pop: 472 Income: $466/wk Rent: $150/wk

Pallamallawa

Pop: 472 Income: $694/wk Rent: $200/wk

Meroo Meadow

Pop: 474 Income: $877/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Werombi

What is the population of Werombi NSW?

The population of Werombi NSW is 941 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 29.4 people per km².Werombi is ranked #4,070 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Werombi?

The median personal income in Werombi NSW is $863 per week, or $44,876 per year.The median household income is $2,511 per week.Family income is $2,338 per week.Werombi is ranked #2,594 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Werombi?

Median rent in Werombi NSW is $550 per week ($2,383 per month).Rent represents 21.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Werombi ranks #360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Werombi?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Werombi NSW is $2,972. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Werombi?

The median age in Werombi NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Werombi a good suburb to live in?

Werombi is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 941.The median income is $863/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.9% 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: 14249. All dollar figures in AUD.