Wambo

Wambo is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Wambo's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 17,940 people. This figure represents a growth of 925 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 17,015. The increase was inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,791 in June 2024 and an additional 205 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3.1 persons per square kilometer. Wambo's growth rate of 5.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's growth rate of 5.2%. Natural growth contributed approximately 64.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, regional areas nationally are expected to have lower quartile growth trends. The area is projected to increase by 430 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 1.6% over the 17-year period, based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Wambo according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Wambo has seen approximately 27 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 136 homes. As of FY-26, 16 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2.5 people have moved to the area per new home constructed each year between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating solid demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $306,000, which is below regional norms, reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers.

In the current financial year, $10.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Rest of Qld, Wambo has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and places among the 20th percentile nationally, suggesting more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing properties. This activity is also below the national average, indicating the area's established nature and potentially suggesting planning limitations. All new construction has been detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 784 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. Population forecasts indicate Wambo will gain 281 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Wambo has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include Dalby Cultural Centre, Within Energy Dalby Geothermal Project (EPG 2031), Dalby Water Supply Upgrade - Treatment Development, and Dalby Police Station Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Wambo shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Wambo has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 3.7% as of September 2025. This is below the Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Wambo was 69.5%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, 10.7% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries include agriculture, forestry & fishing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has a particularly strong representation, with an employment share 3.7 times the regional level.

Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 11.2% compared to the regional average of 16.1%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.7%, while labour force grew by 6.9%, causing unemployment to rise by 2.0 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.7% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wambo's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.3% over five years and 11.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Wambo SA2 is below the national average. The median assessed income is $51,383 and the average income stands at $60,020. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's figures where the median income is $53,146 and the average income is $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $56,475 for median income and $65,968 for average income as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Wambo, between the 29th and 33rd percentiles. Income brackets indicate that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 32.7% of residents (5,866 people), consistent with broader trends across the region showing 31.7% in the same category. Housing costs are manageable with 87.0% retained, though disposable income sits below average at the 33rd percentile.

Wambo is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Wambo's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 92.7% houses and 7.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wambo was at 33.5%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (33.6%) or rented (32.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wambo was $1,300, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655 and Australia's national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Wambo was recorded at $250, substantially lower than Non-Metro Qld's $345 and the national figure of $375.

Wambo has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 71.8% of all households, including 29.4% couples with children, 28.9% couples without children, and 12.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 28.2%, with lone person households at 25.4% and group households making up 2.8%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of Qld.

Wambo faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 13.6%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.8%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.6%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 8.5% and certificates for 31.7%. Educational participation is high at 30.8%, including 12.8% in primary education, 10.1% in secondary education, and 2.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.8% in primary education, 10.1% in secondary education, and 2.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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Health performance in Wambo is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Wambo, as assessed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 49% of the total population (~8,772 people), compared to 52.5% in the rest of Queensland and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 9.8 and 9.5% of residents respectively, while 64.2% report no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in the rest of Queensland. Working-age residents face notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 17.8% of residents aged 65 and over (3,184 people), lower than the 20.0% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, generally aligning with national rankings.

Wambo is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Wambo had a lower level of cultural diversity, with 89.3% of its population being citizens, 91.9% born in Australia, and 95.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Wambo, comprising 66.5% of people, compared to 52.2% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.5%), English (29.5%), and Irish (8.3%).

Notably, German ancestry was overrepresented at 7.4%, Australian Aboriginal at 5.7%, and Filipino at 1.7%.

Wambo's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Wambo's median age is 37 years, which is significantly lower than the Rest of Qld average of 41 years and closely aligned with Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Qld average, Wambo has a notably higher proportion of individuals aged 5-14 (14.5%) but a lower proportion of those aged 75-84 (5.9%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 12.5% to 13.2%, while the 45-54 age group has declined from 12.9% to 11.5%. The 5-14 age group also decreased from 15.6% to 14.5%. Demographic projections suggest significant changes in Wambo's age profile by 2041. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to grow the most, adding 330 residents to reach 2,575 by 2041. Conversely, both the 55-64 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.