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Wombarra NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wombarra NSW is 944 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wombarra is $1,131 per week ($58,812 per year). Median rent in Wombarra is $600 per week ($2,600 per month). Wombarra has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Wombarra has a population density of 580.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wombarra is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wombarra is $3,163.

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

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Wombarra Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wombarra Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,131/wk

$58,812 per year

#609 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$600/wk

$2,600 per month

#202 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$3,163/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wombarra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (472) Female 49.9% (470)

Population Density

580.6

people per km²

944 people · 1.6 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,025

Family income/wk

Wombarra 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wombarra Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.2% 138 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

49.8% 137 dwellings

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

Wombarra Country of Birth

Australia

94.4%

England

4.9%

Canada

0.7%

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

Wombarra Religion

No Religion

57.1%

Catholic

17.9%

Anglican

11.8%

Not stated

4.1%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Uniting Church

2.2%

Eastern Orthodox

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wombarra Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

75.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.1%

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

Wombarra Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish

40.0%

Greek

30.0%

Macedon

30.0%

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

Wombarra Employment

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Employed full-time

37.5% 263 people

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Employed part-time

22.9% 161 people

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Unemployed

3.7% 26 people

🏠

Not in labour force

35.9% 252 people

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

Wombarra Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

33.2%

Postgraduate Degree

22.3%

Certificate III/IV

21.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.3%

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

Wombarra Occupation

Professionals

46.5%

Managers

19.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.3%

Community & Personal Service

9.9%

Clerical & Administrative

6.3%

Sales Workers

3.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.6%

Labourers

1.0%

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

Wombarra Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.1%

Health

17.4%

Society & Culture

15.5%

Engineering

12.5%

Creative Arts

8.7%

Education

7.9%

Architecture & Building

7.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.2%

Agriculture & Environment

2.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

1.9%

Information Technology

1.1%

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

Wombarra Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wombarra Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

1.6%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

4.7%

$800-$999/wk

4.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.7%

$4,000+/wk

36.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wombarra Marital Status

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Married

47.2% 375

↔️

Separated

3.0% 24

📋

Divorced

7.3% 58

🕊️

Widowed

3.8% 30

👤

Never married

38.7% 307

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wombarra Ancestry

English

29.7%

Australian

26.7%

Irish

11.5%

Scottish

11.2%

Other

7.1%

German

3.9%

Italian

3.5%

Greek

1.9%

Welsh

1.5%

Chinese

1.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.9%

Dutch

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wombarra School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.1%

Secondary — Government

22.5%

Vocational Education

14.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.2%

Pre-school

10.7%

Secondary — Catholic

9.0%

Primary — Catholic

4.5%

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

Wombarra Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.6% 47

✅

No need for assistance

97.4% 1,766

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

Wombarra Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.2% 176

—

Not a volunteer

76.8% 584

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wombarra Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

14.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

6.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

9.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

39.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wombarra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.5%

Did not go to work

29.3%

Car (passenger)

2.5%

Walked only

2.2%

Truck

1.4%

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

Wombarra Car Ownership

0 vehicles

0.9%

1 vehicle

34.4%

2 vehicles

40.5%

3 vehicles

14.2%

4+ vehicles

10.0%

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

Wombarra Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.0%

2 bedrooms

17.3%

3 bedrooms

36.5%

4 bedrooms

33.7%

5 bedrooms

7.9%

6+ bedrooms

1.5%

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

Wombarra Population Mobility

15.7%

moved in the last year

37.7%

moved in the last 5 years

5.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wombarra Indigenous Population

0.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,808

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wombarra Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Wombarra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.3%

$1-$149/wk

5.5%

$150-$299/wk

2.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

1.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

4.5%

$800-$999/wk

7.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.7%

$3,500+/wk

14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wombarra Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.9%

Couple — no children

31.8%

Couple — no children under 15

19.1%

One parent — children under 15

4.9%

One parent — no children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wombarra Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.7% 5

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.4% 3

🏅

Previously served

2.1% 16

👤

Never served

96.9% 744

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wombarra Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.4% 94

—

Did not provide

87.6% 664

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wombarra Children Ever Born

No children

35.5%

1 child

15.5%

2 children

27.2%

3 children

17.9%

4 children

2.7%

5+ children

1.3%

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

Wombarra When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2018

2019

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

Wombarra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.6%

5–14 hours

35.5%

15–29 hours

19.5%

30+ hours

9.9%

Did not do domestic work

15.4%

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

Wombarra Household Size

1 person

19.9%

2 persons

34.3%

3 persons

17.2%

4 persons

19.3%

5 persons

6.9%

6+ persons

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wombarra Where Residents Moved From

Same address

759

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

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

Wombarra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.3%

Step family — no other children

13.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wombarra Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Wombarra Schools

schools nearby

government

1110

avg ICSEA score

416

total students

Austinmer Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 227 students

1132

ICSEA

Coledale Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 135 students

1118

ICSEA

Scarborough Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 54 students

1080

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Wombarra Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,860/wk

Median Rent $600/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.0%

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

If you earn X in Wombarra

Your weekly income

≈ $12,393/month

Median rent $600/wk

Left after rent $2,260/wk

Rent share 21.0%

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Wombarra vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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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

Sunshine (NSW)

Pop: 475 Income: $729/wk Rent: $400/wk

Borenore

Pop: 476 Income: $1,059/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 476 Income: $878/wk Rent: $650/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wombarra

What is the population of Wombarra NSW?

The population of Wombarra NSW is 944 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 580.6 people per km².Wombarra is ranked #4,060 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wombarra?

The median personal income in Wombarra NSW is $1,131 per week, or $58,812 per year.The median household income is $2,860 per week.Family income is $3,025 per week.Wombarra is ranked #609 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wombarra?

Median rent in Wombarra NSW is $600 per week ($2,600 per month).Rent represents 21.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wombarra ranks #202 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wombarra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wombarra NSW is $3,163. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wombarra?

The median age in Wombarra NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wombarra a good suburb to live in?

Wombarra is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 944.The median income is $1,131/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.0% 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: 14381. All dollar figures in AUD.