Wamboin (NSW)

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Demographic tracking from the ABS and fresh address verification by Districts suggests that the suburb of Wamboin contains roughly 1,838 residents as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 33 individuals, or a 1.8% expansion, from the 1,805 citizens documented in the 2021 Census. This updated estimate is calculated using June 2025 ABS resident data alongside 47 validated new addresses registered after the census. With these figures, the suburb of Wamboin features a density of 21 persons per square kilometer, ensuring a spacious living environment. The local 1.8% rate of growth trails the broader SA4 region (4.5%) by 2.7 percentage points. Relocation from other states served as the primary contributor to these gains, accounting for roughly 46.0% of the growth, though births and overseas arrivals also contributed positively.

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A highly qualified labor force characterizes the local area, with strong representation in vital service industries. The unemployment rate is extremely low at 0.8%. As of March 2026, there are 1,005 employed residents, and the local jobless rate is 3.3% lower than the 4.1% rate seen in Regional NSW. Furthermore, participation in the workforce is elevated at 67.3% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census data indicates that 18.6% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures.

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According to financial year 2023 ATO statistics, tax return data puts local earnings near the top of national rankings. Taxpayers here report a median income of $74,746 and an average of $88,990, compared to $52,390 and $65,215 respectively for Regional NSW. Adjusting these numbers for the 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $82,460 for the median and $98,174 for the average as of March 2026. Census data places household, family, and individual incomes between the 96th and 99th percentiles across the country. In terms of brackets, the largest group of locals (44.1%, or 810 people) earns over $4000 weekly, whereas the leading cohort regionally is the $1,500 - bracket at . High earners are highly visible, with of households bringing in over weekly. Residents retain of their income after meeting housing expenses, and the SEIFA index ranks the community in the th decile.

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At the time of the last Census, the housing stock consisted of 100.0% standalone houses and no other dwellings, such as flats, semi-detached properties, or alternative structures, contrasting with Regional NSW's split of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other configurations. Home ownership rates were high, with 42.8% of properties owned outright, while 51.2% carried a mortgage and 6.0% were occupied by tenants. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,600 was significantly higher than the Regional NSW median of $1,733, and the median weekly rent of $520 also surpassed the regional figure of $330. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.

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Families comprise 87.0% of local households, consisting of 43.8% couples raising children, 34.4% couples without children, and 7.3% single parent households. The remaining 13.0% of households are non-family arrangements, consisting of lone person residences at 11.7% and group housing at 1.4%. The median household size is 3.0 people, exceeding the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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Educational attainment is exceptionally high, with 43.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 24.1% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are held by 25.4% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.6% and graduate diplomas at 5.9%. Vocational education is also popular, with 30.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 18.8%.

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Public transport services inside the area consist of 30 active bus stops. These stops are served by 9 separate routes, which run a combined total of 80 weekly passenger services. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the dominant mode of transport at 96%. Households own an average of 2.5 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. Additionally, 18.6% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during the pandemic.

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Wamboin residents experience favorable health outcomes, marked by low rates of mortality and chronic conditions across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally common, held by roughly 62% of the population, or 1,140 people. This is higher than the 51.9% rate in Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%.

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Demographic measures indicate low cultural diversity, with 85.2% of residents born in Australia, 95.7% holding citizenship, and 94.0% speaking only English at home. The most common religious affiliation is Christianity, chosen by 47.8% of the population, which is lower than the 55.9% recorded across Regional NSW.

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The median age of Wamboin residents is 45 years, slightly higher than the Regional NSW average of 43 and significantly higher than the national median of 38. The 45 - 54 age group is particularly large, making up 15.6% of the population, while the 25 - 34 bracket is small at 7.8%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 3.6% to 5.1%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group has decreased from 18.0% to 15.6%, and the 55 to 64 group has declined from 17.6% to 15.9%. Projections suggest the age structure will change by with the to cohort expected to grow by people, or , increasing from to .

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Wamboin currently has an estimated 71 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 63 children aged 0-2 and 42 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 4% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 48% by 2041 (to approximately 105 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 201. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.0 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.