NSW · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Wamboin, 2620
Current weather
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74% humidity · 26.5 km/h wind · 12.5° / 6.5° today · 14.1 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
In Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, Wamboin keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible.
Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in housing affordability and community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,805
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $3,461
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 36 of 613
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 68.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 30 / 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)
- $440
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $690
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $580
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 423
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
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 128
- Against the person
- 31
- Against property
- 49
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 70.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 58 residents
- State safety percentile
- 49.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +7.9%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions340
- Domestic Violence Related Assault191
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment272
- Malicious Damage To Property340
- Steal From Retail Store195
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
59 public transport stops in this suburb
- 66 Poppet Rd
- Norton Rd Before Wirreanda Rd
- Sutton Rd After Norton Rd
- Weeroona Dr At Norton Rd
- Weeroona Dr At Norton 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).
166 planning-related records
2026· 17 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool215 NORTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Fences; Landscaping structures; Rainwater tanks63 YURANGA DRIVE WAMBOIN 2620Rejected
- Shed; Erection of a new structure103 YURANGA DRIVE WAMBOIN 2620Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation511 DENLEY DRIVE WAMBOIN 2620Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation25 YELLOW BOX CLOSE WAMBOIN 2620Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Swimming pool557 NORTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Carport123 BINGLEY WAY WAMBOIN 2620Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation369 NEWINGTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)80 COOPER ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation25 YELLOW BOX CLOSE WAMBOIN 2620Rejected
March 2026
- Subdivision1166/-/DP1309624Determined
February 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Rainwater tanks; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development428 WIRREANDA ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Animal boarding or training establishment51 WARRAMUNGA CLOSE WAMBOIN 2620Additional Information Requested
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)974 NORTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure670 NORTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure407 DENLEY DRIVE WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia511 DENLEY DRIVE WAMBOIN 2620Rejected
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Restaurant or cafe; Hours of operation and trading798 NORTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool1115 NORTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure22 YELLOW BOX CLOSE WAMBOIN 2620Determined
October 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure60 LUMLEY ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Access ramp61 BIRCHMANS GROVE WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development1279 NORTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure478 WEEROONA DRIVE WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)80 COOPER ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure231 Wirreanda Road, Wamboin NSW 2620Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Fences; Landscaping structures; Rainwater tanks63 YURANGA DRIVE WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Farm buildings; Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure177 HOGAN DR, WAMBOIN NSW 2620Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure179 POPPET ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development177 HOGAN DR, WAMBOIN NSW 2620Rejected
- Shed; Erection of a new structure67 WARRAMUNGA CLOSE WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure245 NORTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure255 BINGLEY WAY WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure280 NEWINGTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure597 NORTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool905 NORTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space324 NEWINGTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space324 NEWINGTON ROAD WAMBOIN 2620Rejected
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Rainwater tanks514 DENLEY DRIVE WAMBOIN 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure124 BINGLEY WAY WAMBOIN 2620Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
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
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 45.5/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 38% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2541st in Australia
- State rank
- 803rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #79 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #204 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime340
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime191
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime272
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime340
- Steal From Retail Storecrime195
- 66 Poppet Rdtransport
- Norton Rd Before Wirreanda Rdtransport
- Sutton Rd After Norton Rdtransport
- Weeroona Dr At Norton Rdtransport
- Weeroona Dr At Norton Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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