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Wongarbon NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wongarbon, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Wongarbon NSW is 814 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wongarbon is $845 per week ($43,940 per year). Median rent in Wongarbon is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Wongarbon has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Wongarbon has a population density of 4.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Wongarbon is England. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wongarbon is $1,517.
There were 8 recorded offences in Wongarbon in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (3 offences).
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Wongarbon Population
Wongarbon Median Income & Rent
Wongarbon Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Wongarbon Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Wongarbon Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Wongarbon Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Wongarbon Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Wongarbon Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Wongarbon Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Wongarbon Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Wongarbon Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Wongarbon Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Wongarbon Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Wongarbon Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Wongarbon Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Wongarbon Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Wongarbon School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Wongarbon Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Wongarbon Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Wongarbon Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Wongarbon How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Wongarbon Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Wongarbon Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Wongarbon Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Wongarbon Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Wongarbon Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Wongarbon Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Wongarbon Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Wongarbon Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Wongarbon Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Wongarbon Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Wongarbon When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Wongarbon Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Wongarbon Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Wongarbon Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Wongarbon Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Wongarbon Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 8 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Wongarbon Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wongarbon
What is the population of Wongarbon NSW?
The population of Wongarbon NSW is 814 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.8 people per km².Wongarbon is ranked #4,271 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Wongarbon?
The median personal income in Wongarbon NSW is $845 per week, or $43,940 per year.The median household income is $1,892 per week.Family income is $2,097 per week.Wongarbon is ranked #2,852 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Wongarbon?
Median rent in Wongarbon NSW is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 16.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wongarbon ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Wongarbon?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wongarbon NSW is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Wongarbon?
The median age in Wongarbon NSW is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.
Is Wongarbon a good suburb to live in?
Wongarbon is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 814.The median income is $845/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.9% 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: 14391. All dollar figures in AUD.