Median house price
$969k
+4.7% change
NSW · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Wamboin, 2620
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,502
Growth (1 yr)
+3.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+11.5%
Median age
46
Median income
$3,461/wk
Employment rate
68.5%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$969,000
Languages at home
6%non-English
Most common: Italian, German, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council, Wamboin keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus safety compared with similar regional towns, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Wamboin snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$580/wk
Houses $690 · Units $440
Population (ERP)
1,502
+3.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#163
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
44th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
94th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 39.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3846th in Australia
- State rank
- 1177th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #163 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #367 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 71%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $440
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $690
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $580
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 423
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $969,000
- Median price change
- +4.7%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
1,502(June 2025)
+3.0% annual · +11.5% over 5 years · 94th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +3.0%
- 5-year growth
- +11.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +44
- Change in 5 years
- +155
- Growth rank in NSW
- 94th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,650), extrapolated at +1.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,805
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $3,461
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 36 of 613
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 68.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 573 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 93
- Against the person
- 22
- Against property
- 36
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 61.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 82 residents
- State safety percentile
- 43.6th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +8.4%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions340
- Domestic Violence Related Assault191
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment272
- Malicious Damage To Property340
- Steal From Retail Store195
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
59 public transport stops in this suburb
- 66 Poppet Rd
- Norton Rd Before Wirreanda Rd
- Sutton Rd After Norton Rd
- Weeroona Dr At Norton Rd
- Weeroona Dr At Norton Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Park or reserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Queanbeyan Hospital and Health Service (14.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 46
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 30.6
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 171 mm · ~21 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 169 mm · ~21 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 12° / 1°
- Rainfall
- 183 mm · ~23 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 212 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 24 proposals
August 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure436 WIRREANDA ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Under Assessment
July 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure715 NORTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation439 DENLEY DRIVE WAMBOIN 2620Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 PROUD PLACE WAMBOIN 2620Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1240 NORTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation436 WIRREANDA ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Rejected
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space; Rainwater tanks; Residential Accommodation535 WIRREANDA ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Under Assessment
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool215 NORTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Fences; Landscaping structures; Rainwater tanks63 YURANGA DRIVE WAMBOIN 2620Rejected
- Shed; Erection of a new structure103 YURANGA DRIVE WAMBOIN 2620Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation511 DENLEY DRIVE WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation25 YELLOW BOX CLOSE WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Swimming pool557 NORTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport123 BINGLEY WAY WAMBOIN 2620Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation369 NEWINGTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)80 COOPER ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation25 YELLOW BOX CLOSE WAMBOIN 2620Rejected
March 2026
- Subdivision1166/-/DP1309624Determined
February 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Rainwater tanks; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development428 WIRREANDA ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Animal boarding or training establishment51 WARRAMUNGA CLOSE WAMBOIN 2620Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)974 NORTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure670 NORTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure407 DENLEY DRIVE WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia511 DENLEY DRIVE WAMBOIN 2620Rejected
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Restaurant or cafe; Hours of operation and trading798 NORTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool1115 NORTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure22 YELLOW BOX CLOSE WAMBOIN 2620Determined
October 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure60 LUMLEY ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Access ramp61 BIRCHMANS GROVE WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development1279 NORTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure478 WEEROONA DRIVE WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)80 COOPER ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure231 Wirreanda Road, Wamboin NSW 2620Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Fences; Landscaping structures; Rainwater tanks63 YURANGA DRIVE WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Farm buildings; Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure177 HOGAN DR, WAMBOIN NSW 2620Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure179 POPPET ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development177 HOGAN DR, WAMBOIN NSW 2620Rejected
- Shed; Erection of a new structure67 WARRAMUNGA CLOSE WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure245 NORTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure255 BINGLEY WAY WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure280 NEWINGTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure597 NORTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool905 NORTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space324 NEWINGTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space324 NEWINGTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Rejected
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Rainwater tanks514 DENLEY DRIVE WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure124 BINGLEY WAY WAMBOIN 2620Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
- Member of Parliament
- Kristy McBAIN (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,376
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 42.8%Labor 57.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 13.7 km away).
Coalition 32.6%Labor 67.4%
10.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- WamboinLabor 68.0% · Coalition 32.0% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- BungendoreLabor 58.3% · Coalition 41.7% TPP (2025)11.0 km away
- Sutton (Eden-Monaro)Labor 59.9% · Coalition 40.1% TPP (2025)11.7 km away
- Queanbeyan EastLabor 61.8% · Coalition 38.2% TPP (2025)12.2 km away
- Bungendore NorthLabor 59.3% · Coalition 40.7% TPP (2025)12.8 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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