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 1,838 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 33 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,805 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 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. Wamboin's growth rate of 1.8% since the census is within 2.7 percentage points of the SA4 region's growth rate of 4.5%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 46.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Demographic trends forecast a significant population increase in non-metropolitan areas nationally, with the suburb of Wamboin expected to grow by 732 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 39.8% in total over the 16 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Wamboin recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates that Wamboin has had around 12 residential properties approved per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 63 homes. So far in FY-26, 2 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.6 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand. The average construction cost value of new homes is $559,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment.

In this financial year, $12,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Wamboin has 11.0% less building activity per person but ranks among the 91st percentile nationally. Recent periods have seen an increase in development activity.

The majority of new building activity, around 88.0%, consists of standalone homes, with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 12.0%. This maintains Wamboin's traditional low density character, appealing to those seeking space and family homes. With approximately 70 people per approval, Wamboin is considered a low density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Wamboin is forecasted to gain 732 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially leading to increased buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

A single project has been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area: Queanbeyan to Bungendore Bulk Water Supply Pipeline. Other key projects include Blind Creek Solar Farm, Enhanced bus and light rail corridors (Belconnen & Queanbeyan to Central Canberra), and Queanbeyan Regional Integrated Transport Plan.

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

Wamboin has a highly educated workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 0.7%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data as of December 2025. There are 995 residents in work, and the unemployment rate is 3.2% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation stands at 66.6%, surpassing Regional NSW's 60.5%. Based on Census responses, 18.6% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment among residents are public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and construction. Public administration & safety shows notable concentration with employment levels at 3.7 times the regional average.

Conversely, health care & social assistance has lower representation at 9.3% compared to Regional NSW's 16.9%. The area seems to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 6.9%, alongside a 6.8% employment decline, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded an employment decline of 1.2%, labour force decline of 0.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide insight into potential future demand within Wamboin. These projections estimate that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Wamboin's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The suburb of Wamboin has an exceptionally high income level nationally, as per the latest data from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Wamboin is $74,746, with an average income of $88,990. These figures contrast with those for Regional NSW, which stand at $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Based on a 10.32% growth in wages since the financial year 2023, as indicated by the Wage Price Index, current estimates suggest that the median income would be approximately $82,460, and the average income around $98,174, as of March 2026. According to data from the 2021 Census, incomes in Wamboin rank highly nationally, with household, family, and personal incomes all falling between the 96th and 99th percentiles. The income distribution shows that the majority of residents (44.1%, or 810 people) fall into the $4,000+ bracket, which is significantly higher than regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 29.9%. Wamboin's affluence is further reflected in the fact that 58.2% of residents earn over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 90.2% of their income, indicating 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 none being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Regional NSW's dwelling composition of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wamboin stood at 42.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 51.2% and rented ones at 6.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Wamboin was $520, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Wamboin's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,600 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher at $520 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 13.0%, with lone person households at 11.7% and group households at 1.4%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Regional 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 higher than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 43.9% of residents aged 15 years and above have university qualifications compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 24.1% in the SA4 region. This significant educational advantage positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 25.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.6%) and graduate diplomas (5.9%).

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.7% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas comprise 11.9% and certificates make up 18.8%. Educational participation is particularly high in Wamboin, with 27.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 4.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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. The area is mainly residential, with most residents commuting outwards. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 96% of residents. On average, there are 2.5 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 18.6% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 11 trips per day across all routes, equating to 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 according to AreaSearch's assessment, which considered mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence across both young and old age groups. The prevalence of common health conditions is low in this area, with approximately 62% of its total population (1,140 people) having private health cover, compared to Regional NSW's 51.9%. Nationally, the average stands at 55.7%.

Arthritis and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 8.5% and 8.4% of residents respectively. Notably, 67.9% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to Regional NSW's 63.3%. Working-age residents in Wamboin exhibit a higher-than-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 18.4% of its population aged 65 and over (338 people), lower than Regional NSW's 23.4%. Health outcomes among seniors in Wamboin are above average, largely 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 population showed low cultural diversity, with 85.2% born in Australia, 95.7% being citizens, and 94.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 47.8%, compared to 55.9% regionally. The top three ancestral groups were English (31.3%), Australian (28.4%), and Irish (9.9%).

Notably, Welsh (0.9%) and Dutch (1.8%) were overrepresented in Wamboin compared to regional averages of 0.5% and 1.0%, respectively. Polish ethnicity was also notably present at 0.9%.

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

Wamboin's median age of 45 years is slightly higher than Regional NSW's median age of 43, and it is considerably older than the national norm of 38. Compared to the Regional NSW average, Wamboin has a notably higher proportion of people aged 45-54 (15.6% locally) but a lower proportion of those aged 25-34 (7.8%). Between 2021 and present, the percentage of the population aged 75 to 84 has increased from 3.6% to 5.1%. Conversely, the proportion of people aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 18.0% to 15.6%, and the proportion of those aged 55 to 64 has dropped from 17.6% to 15.9%. Demographic modeling suggests that Wamboin's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 45-54 age cohort projected to grow significantly, increasing by 147 people (51%) from 286 to 434.