Median house price
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NSW · Dubbo Regional Council
Wongarbon, 2831
Population
814
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.0%
Median age
38
Median income
$1,892/wk
Employment rate
62.6%
Languages at home
0.7%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Wongarbon offers a slower smaller community life in Dubbo Regional Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Homes are neither a bargain nor a premium buy against the wider market.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Desirability lands around average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus parks and green space weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Wongarbon snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (Census)
814
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.3%
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
#62
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
89th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
59th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
35th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
- 42.1/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 49% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 3396th in Australia
- State rank
- 1036th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #62 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #282 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Population growth
+0.8% annual · +4.0% over 5 years · 59th percentile in NSW
Growth rates are from ABS Estimated Resident Population at SA2 level. Headcount uses 2021 Census when allocated ERP is too low relative to Census to display reliably.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 814
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,892
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 273
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 62.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 252 / 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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 17
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 129.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 271 residents
- State safety percentile
- 89.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -14.8%
Most common offence types
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment15
- Malicious Damage To Property10
- Motor Vehicle Theft13
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences10
- Trespass17
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 973
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 35th
School list
- Wongarbon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 973 · 35th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 42 students · Top SEA quarter 4%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
57 public transport stops in this suburb
- 93L Railway Lane
- Bencubbin Dr Opp 11R
- Firbank Rd Opp 22R
- Mitchell Hwy At Bencubbin Rd
- Railway Lane At Veechs 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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Centenary ParkPark
- Wongarbon Nature ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Lourdes Hospital Dubbo (17.9 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)
- 3
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 22.9
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
- 31° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 208 mm · ~26 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 154 mm · ~19 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 136 mm · ~17 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 166 mm · ~21 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· 13 proposals
July 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool14 BURROWAY STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation6 BURROWAY STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
June 2026
- Restaurant or cafe; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia5 GUNDONG STREET WONGARBON 2831Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision6L BRAITHWAITE ROAD WONGARBON 2831Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space13 BRAGG STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 BRAGG STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home4 BURROWAY STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3 BRAGG STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool36R BARBIGAL ROAD WONGARBON 2831Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Carport58 BUNDEMAR STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 BRAGG STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Swimming pool8 BUNDEMAR STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure17 BRAGG STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
2025· 8 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation14 BURROWAY STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 TENANDRA STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing3 TENANDRA STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
September 2025
- Subdivision127L WESTELLA ROAD WONGARBON 2831Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision21 TENANDRA STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 TENANDRA STREET, WONGARBON NSW 2831 / DP130130Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool41 BUNDEMAR STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
January 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport19 BOBERAH STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
2024· 9 proposals
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure36R BARBIGAL ROAD WONGARBON 2831Determined
August 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool53 UMANGLA STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure60 BUNDEMAR STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
April 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool52 RAILWAY STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
March 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure29 DERRIBONG STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool52 RAILWAY STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodationlot 186 barbigal street wongarbonDetermined
- Subdivision186 BARBIGAL STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure52 RAILWAY STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
2023· 11 proposals
December 2023
- Subdivision22 TENANDRA STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah42 UMANGLA STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure60 BUNDEMAR STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
November 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)39 BUNDEMAR STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 BUNDEMAR STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
- Secondary dwelling44 UMANGLA STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
July 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development35 UMANGLA STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
June 2023
- Dwelling77 WESTELLA ROAD WONGARBON 2831Determined
April 2023
- Dwelling; Shed36R BARBIGAL ROAD WONGARBON 2831Determined
- Subdivision of land3 TENANDRA STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
February 2023
- Shed65 BOBERAH STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
2022· 1 proposal
November 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing45 BUNDEMAR STREET WONGARBON 2831Determined
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
- No overlay at centroid
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
- Parkes
- Member of Parliament
- Jamie CHAFFEY (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,841
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 19.7 km away).
Coalition 64.2%Labor 35.8%
1.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- WongarbonLabor 33.0% · Coalition 67.0% TPP (2025)6.7 km away
- BallimoreLabor 30.3% · Coalition 69.7% TPP (2025)13.9 km away
- Dubbo Blue RidgeLabor 35.0% · Coalition 65.0% TPP (2025)16.4 km away
- Dubbo EastLabor 46.5% · Coalition 53.5% TPP (2025)17.5 km away
- Dubbo OranaLabor 39.5% · Coalition 60.5% TPP (2025)18.3 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)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
More in Dubbo Regional Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.