Wamboin

Population growth drivers in Wamboin are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

The population of the suburb of Wamboin is estimated at around 1,819 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 14 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,805 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,816 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 47 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 21 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Wamboin has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%, outpacing the SA4 region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 46.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, a significant population increase in the top quartile of non-metropolitan areas nationally is forecast, with the area expected to grow by 795 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 49.2% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Wamboin when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Wamboin recorded around 13 residential properties approved per year on average over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 65 homes. So far in FY26, 2 approvals have been recorded. This indicates an average of approximately 2.5 new residents gained annually for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, reflecting healthy demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $559,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $12,000 in commercial approvals registered, demonstrating Wamboin's residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Wamboin records 11.0% less building activity per person while ranking among the 91st percentile nationally when assessed areas are considered. However, development activity has picked up recently.

New building activity consists predominantly of standalone homes at 88.0%, with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 12.0%. This maintains Wamboin's traditional low density character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space, reflected in a population density of around 70 people per approval. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Wamboin will gain 895 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Wamboin has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

The area's performance is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. A single project has been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include the Queanbeyan to Bungendore Bulk Water Supply Pipeline, Blind Creek Solar Farm, Enhanced bus and light rail corridors (Belconnen & Queanbeyan to Central Canberra), and the Queanbeyan Regional Integrated Transport Plan. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Wamboin performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Wamboin has an educated workforce with prominent essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 0.6% in September 2025. This is below the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation was high at 74.9%, compared to the Rest of NSW average of 61.5%. A moderate 18.6% of residents worked from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Key industries for employment were public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and construction. Public administration & safety had particularly high representation at 3.7 times the regional average.

Conversely, health care & social assistance was lower at 9.3%, compared to the regional average of 16.9%. Local employment opportunities seemed limited based on Census data comparison of working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 5.2% alongside a 5.3% employment decline, with unemployment remaining stable. This contrasted with the Rest of NSW's 0.5% employment decline, 0.1% labour force decline, and 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggested potential future demand within Wamboin. National employment was projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wamboin's employment mix indicated local employment growth of 6.4% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Wamboin suburb's income level is extremely high nationally, per latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Its median income among taxpayers is $74,746 and average income stands at $88,990, compared to Rest of NSW's figures of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $81,368 (median) and $96,875 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Wamboin rank highly nationally, between the 96th and 99th percentiles. Distribution data shows the $4000+ bracket dominates with 44.1% of residents (802 people), contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 29.9%. Wamboin demonstrates considerable affluence with 58.2% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 90.2% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

In Wamboin, as per the latest Census, all dwellings were houses (100.0%), with no semi-detached homes, apartments, or other dwellings recorded. This is distinct from Non-Metro NSW's dwelling structure of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wamboin stood at 42.8%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 51.2% and rented ones comprising 6.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, surpassing Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Weekly rent in Wamboin was recorded at $520, compared to $330 in Non-Metro NSW. Nationally, Wamboin's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Wamboin features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 87.0% of all households, including 43.8% couples with children, 34.4% couples without children, and 7.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 13.0%, with lone person households at 11.7% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Wamboin demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Wamboin is notably high, with 43.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the broader benchmarks of 21.3% for Rest of NSW and 24.1% for the SA4 region. The area's educational advantage is reflected in its strong showing of Bachelor degrees (25.4%), postgraduate qualifications (12.6%), and graduate diplomas (5.9%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (18.8%).

Educational participation is high in Wamboin, with 27.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (10.2%), secondary education (8.8%), and tertiary education (4.1%).

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Wamboin has 30 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by nine different routes that together offer 80 weekly passenger trips. Most residents commute outwards due to the area's residential nature, with cars being the primary mode of transport at 96%. On average, there are 2.5 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 18.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 11 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately two weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Wamboin is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Wamboin shows superior health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (1,128 people), compared to 51.9% across Rest of NSW and 55.7% nationally.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.5% and 8.4% of residents respectively. Notably, 67.9% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 63.3% across Rest of NSW. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 18.1% of residents aged 65 and over (329 people), lower than the 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

Wamboin ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Wamboin's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 85.2% of its population born in Australia, 95.7% being citizens, and 94.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Wamboin, comprising 47.8% of people, compared to 55.9% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were English (31.3%), Australian (28.4%), and Irish (9.9%).

Notably, Welsh (0.9%) was overrepresented in Wamboin compared to the regional average (0.5%), as were Dutch (1.8% vs 1.0%) and Polish (0.9% vs 0.5%).

Wamboin hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Wamboin's median age of 45 years modestly exceeds Rest of NSW's 43 years and is considerably older than the national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, Wamboin has a notably over-represented cohort of 45-54 year-olds (15.6% locally) while those aged 75-84 are under-represented (4.9%). Between 2021 and present, the population of 35 to 44 year-olds has grown from 11.5% to 12.8%, and the 75 to 84 age group increased from 3.6% to 4.9%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 18.0% to 15.6% and the 55 to 64 age group dropped from 17.6% to 15.9%. Demographic modeling suggests Wamboin's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the 45 to 54 age cohort projected to grow significantly, expanding by 173 people (61%) from 283 to 457.