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NSW · Dubbo Regional Council

Wambangalang, 2830

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  • National parks
  • Green suburb
What Wambangalang is known for: National parks, Green suburb

Suburb profile

Wambangalang is a residential smaller community in Dubbo Regional with a familiar suburban feel. Distance from the capital is noticeable, but the trade-off is space, calm and a community that knows its neighbours. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.

Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.

This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.

Population

Population
68
Median age
51
Median household income / week
$1,437
Dwelling vacancy
16.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
5 of 31
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Employment rate
56.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$380
Houses (January to March 2026)
$570
All types (January to March 2026)
$550
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
436

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
11
Against the person
3
Against property
4
Rate per 1,000 residents
161.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 23 residents
State safety percentile
93.2th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-8.1%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions886
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault579
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment850
  • Malicious Damage To Property647
  • Steal From Retail Store532

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 · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Public transport

19 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 81R Dilladerry Rd
  • Obley Rd At South Dilladerry Rd
  • Obley Rd Opp Dilladerry Rd
  • Obley Rd Opp Wambangalang Environmental Education Centre
  • Wambangalang Environmental Education Centre, Obley 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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

2 planning-related records

2024· 1 proposal

  • October 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    273R OBLEY ROAD WAMBANGALANG 2830Determined
2023· 1 proposal

  • December 2023

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    273R OBLEY ROAD WAMBANGALANG 2830Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Park or reserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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 · Period: current · Updated on site

Recent changes

  • Breach Bail Conditionscrime886
  • Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime579
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime850
  • Malicious Damage To Propertycrime647
  • Steal From Retail Storecrime532
  • 81R Dilladerry Rdtransport
  • Obley Rd At South Dilladerry Rdtransport
  • Obley Rd Opp Dilladerry Rdtransport
  • Obley Rd Opp Wambangalang Environmental Education Centretransport
  • Wambangalang Environmental Education Centre, Obley Rdtransport

Data sources & freshness

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