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Wamboin

NSW 2620 • Rest of NSW

1,805
Population (2021)
$70,824
Median Income
86.53 km²
Area
800m
Elevation
RuralAcreage LivingTree ChangeNear CanberraCommunity-Focused

About Wamboin

Wamboin is a rural-residential locality in the Southern Tablelands of NSW, approximately 16 kilometres northeast of Canberra. With a population of around 1,800, it offers a tree-change lifestyle on acreage blocks ranging from 5 to 50 acres. Situated at 800 metres elevation in the Queanbeyan-Palerang region, the area features rolling hills, native bushland, and a strong sense of community.

Life in Wamboin centres on space, privacy, and rural living within easy reach of the nation's capital. The community maintains an active association, monthly markets, and the popular annual Wamboin Bonfire event. Residents are typically well-educated professionals (41% hold bachelor's degrees or higher) who commute to Canberra or Queanbeyan for work while enjoying hobby farms, horses, and country living at home.

Wamboin falls under postcode 2620 and is governed by Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2620
Urban Area
N/A
LGA
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional
Federal Electorate
Eden-monaro
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Rural
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.25°, 149.33°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
86.53 km²
Elevation
800m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Qcity Transit School Bus — Queanbeyan/Bungendore schools 20-30 min

Commute to Canberra CBD

Distance
16 km
By Bus
Limited school bus only
By Car (Peak)
25-35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20 min

🛣️ Queanbeyan 10 min drive; no regular public transport - private vehicle essential

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural acreage area with no shops or services within walking distance

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$520
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,600
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
46 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,708
Census 2021
1,805
▲ 5.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$59,748
Income 2021
$70,824
▲ 18.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,499
Born Overseas 261

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 96
  • 2. South Africa 18
  • 3. United States 16
  • 4. New Zealand 14
  • 5. Germany 11
  • 6. Italy 9
  • 7. Netherlands 9
  • 8. Malta 8
  • 9. Scotland 8
  • 10. Canada 5
  • 11. Malaysia 5
  • 12. Croatia 4
  • 13. Zimbabwe 4
  • 14. China 3
  • 15. India 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 827
Australian 751
Irish 263
Scottish 225
German 112
Italian 69
Dutch 48
Australian Aboriginal 46
Welsh 24
Polish 23

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,115
Both parents born in Australia
349
Both parents born overseas
297
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
48.9%
Christianity
45.5%
Buddhism
0.6%
Hinduism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
69 (3.8%)
5-14 years
259 (14.3%)
15-19 years
120 (6.6%)
20-24 years
90 (5.0%)
25-34 years
127 (7.0%)
35-44 years
208 (11.5%)
45-54 years
326 (18.1%)
55-64 years
318 (17.6%)
65-74 years
216 (12.0%)
75-84 years
66 (3.7%)
85+ years
11 (0.6%)

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