Wamboin at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,805
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Wamboin.
The postcode for Wamboin is 2620 (NSW).
Wamboin (2620) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW.
Wamboin has roughly 1,805 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Wamboin scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 5 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wamboin's population at 1,805, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,805
Median age
46
Family households
87%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$520/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
1,805
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
30
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Wamboin.
Local schools for Wamboin
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Government School Catchment
Queanbeyan East Public School
Sutton Public School
Bungendore Public School
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Frequently asked
About Wamboin.
- What is the Wamboin postcode?
- Wamboin is in the 2620 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- Where is Wamboin?
- Wamboin is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2620, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wamboin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $520.
- What schools are in Wamboin?
- There are 20 schools serving Wamboin on this page, including Queanbeyan East Public School, Sutton Public School, St Gregory's Primary School.
- How walkable is Wamboin?
- Wamboin has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wamboin?
- Wamboin is close to Bywong, Burbong, The Ridgeway, Ridgeway, Queanbeyan East.
- What is the population of Wamboin?
- The population of Wamboin is approximately 1,805 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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