Wombeyan Caves NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wombeyan Caves NSW is 53 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wombeyan Caves is $458 per week ($23,816 per year). Median rent in Wombeyan Caves is $77 per week ($334 per month). Wombeyan Caves has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Wombeyan Caves has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wombeyan Caves is $1,197.

There were 2 recorded offences in Wombeyan Caves in 2025-26, a rate of 38 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (1 offences).

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Wombeyan Caves Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wombeyan Caves Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$458/wk
$23,816 per year
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Median Rent
$77/wk
$334 per month
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Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,197/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 1 per bedroom

Wombeyan Caves Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.5% (31) Female 41.5% (22)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
53 people · 224.2 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,125
Family income/wk

Wombeyan Caves Age Distribution

25-29
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wombeyan Caves Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
87.0% 20 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
13.0% 3 dwellings

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

Wombeyan Caves Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wombeyan Caves Religion

No Religion
49.2%
Catholic
15.3%
Anglican
13.6%
Not stated
11.9%
Pentecostal
5.1%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wombeyan Caves Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
16.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.0%

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

Wombeyan Caves Employment

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Employed full-time
22.7% 10 people
Employed part-time
15.9% 7 people
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Unemployed
6.8% 3 people
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Not in labour force
54.5% 24 people

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

Wombeyan Caves Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
46.7%
Certificate III/IV
40.0%
Certificate I/II
13.3%

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

Wombeyan Caves Occupation

Professionals
100.0%

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

Wombeyan Caves Field of Study

Education
100.0%

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

Wombeyan Caves Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wombeyan Caves Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
62.5%
$400-$499/wk
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wombeyan Caves Marital Status

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Married
45.2% 19
↔️
Separated
7.1% 3
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Divorced
19.0% 8
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Never married
28.6% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wombeyan Caves Ancestry

English
33.3%
Australian
24.0%
Scottish
13.3%
German
10.7%
Filipino
6.7%
Irish
4.0%
Russian
4.0%
Other
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wombeyan Caves School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Wombeyan Caves Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.0% 4
No need for assistance
96.0% 95

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

Wombeyan Caves Volunteering

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Volunteer
38.5% 15
Not a volunteer
61.5% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wombeyan Caves How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
60.0%
Walked only
40.0%

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

Wombeyan Caves Car Ownership

1 vehicle
39.1%
2 vehicles
34.8%
3 vehicles
13.0%
4+ vehicles
13.0%

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

Wombeyan Caves Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
33.3%
2 bedrooms
14.3%
3 bedrooms
52.4%

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

Wombeyan Caves Population Mobility

10.9%
moved in the last year
43.1%
moved in the last 5 years
15.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
38.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wombeyan Caves Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
99
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wombeyan Caves Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
12
Arthritis
8
Asthma
6

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

Wombeyan Caves Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
18.8%
$300-$399/wk
25.0%
$400-$499/wk
9.4%
$650-$799/wk
18.8%
$800-$999/wk
9.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wombeyan Caves Family Structure

Couple — no children
61.5%
Couple — children under 15
26.9%
Couple — no children under 15
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wombeyan Caves Military Service

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Previously served
8.7% 4
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Never served
91.3% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wombeyan Caves Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.6% 7
Did not provide
84.4% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wombeyan Caves Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Wombeyan Caves When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
6

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

Wombeyan Caves Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.6%
5–14 hours
30.4%
30+ hours
23.9%
Did not do domestic work
26.1%

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

Wombeyan Caves Household Size

1 person
42.9%
2 persons
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wombeyan Caves Where Residents Moved From

Same address
41
Moved from NSW
3

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

Wombeyan Caves Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Weapons
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Wombeyan Caves Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $77/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.6%

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

If you earn X in Wombeyan Caves

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $77/wk
Left after rent $823/wk
Rent share 8.6%

Wombeyan Caves vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Wombeyan Caves

What is the population of Wombeyan Caves NSW?

The population of Wombeyan Caves NSW is 53 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Wombeyan Caves?

The median personal income in Wombeyan Caves NSW is $458 per week, or $23,816 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.

How much is rent in Wombeyan Caves?

Median rent in Wombeyan Caves NSW is $77 per week ($334 per month).Rent represents 8.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wombeyan Caves?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wombeyan Caves NSW is $1,197. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wombeyan Caves?

The median age in Wombeyan Caves NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wombeyan Caves a good suburb to live in?

Wombeyan Caves is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 53.The median income is $458/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.6% 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: 14384. All dollar figures in AUD.