Moving to Wamboin NSW 2620
What the official numbers say about living in Wamboin — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $520 a week, against a median household income of $3,461 a week.
About 93% of homes are owner-occupied and 6% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Wamboin grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,672 → 1,805 people).
Around 87% of households are families, averaging 3.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, South Africa, United States; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, German, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Wamboin sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (79% of workers), while 19% work from home.
Nearest train station: Bungendore, 11 km east.
Nearest airport: Canberra Airport, 13.9 km south-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 230 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Wamboin, most often seen first: Crimson Rosella · Australian Raven · Red Wattlebird · Pied Currawong · Australian Magpie · Australian Wood Duck.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Wamboin, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wamboin here | 1,805 | — | 10/10 | 26% |
| Bywong | 1,342 | — | 10/10 | 28% |
| Sutton | 1,556 | — | 10/10 | 15% |
| Bungendore | 4,745 | — | 10/10 | 20% |
| Carwoola | 1,602 | — | 10/10 | 29% |
| Queanbeyan East | 4,240 | — | 6/10 | 14% |
| Queanbeyan | 6,409 | — | 6/10 | 4% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Eden-Monaro — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2620 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Wamboin profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $520 a week, and about 6% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,672 people to 1,805. It sits about 230 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional council, and the federal seat is Eden-Monaro.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Wamboin vs Bywong · Wamboin vs Sutton.
Nearby guides: Bywong · Sutton · Bungendore · Carwoola · Queanbeyan East · Queanbeyan.
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