# Wambrook

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW › Snowy Monaro Regional › 2630, NSW

Area: 82 km²

Far older than the national average, Wambrook is a small, quiet community of just 48 people. The typical resident is 52, and over a third of the population are seniors. This mature demographic is reflected in the high rate of unpaid care and a population that is much less likely to have moved recently. It is a car-dependent area where few residents are working or looking for work.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is significantly older than the state and national figures, with 35.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.6% of the population, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 48 | — |
| Median age | 52 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.0% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 35.4% | — |
| Children under 15 | 14.6% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 14.3% | — |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 41.7%, Seniors (65+) 35.4%, Children (0–14) 14.6%, Young adults (25–44) 14.6%

**Marital status** — Married 67.6%, Divorced 18.9%, Never married 13.5%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

While 70.8% of residents were born in Australia, 16.7% were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 16.7% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 70.8%, England 12.5%

**Ancestry** — Australian 39.6%, English 25.0%, Irish 6.3%, Scottish 6.3%, German 6.3%

## Language

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 0.0% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 75.0%

## Religion

Nearly half of the population identifies as Christian, while 31.3% have no religion, which is a little below the New South Wales average of 33.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 31.3% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 47.9%, No religion 31.3%, Not stated 20.8%

## Education & Qualifications

No residents hold a bachelor degree or higher, though 59.5% have completed Year 12. Qualifications are most common in engineering, architecture, and the sciences.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 59.5% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 59.5%, Year 10 27.0%

**Highest qualification level** — Advanced diploma / diploma 16.0%, Certificate III / IV 16.0%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 32.0%, Architecture & building 16.0%, Natural & physical sciences 12.0%, Agriculture & environment 12.0%, Food, hospitality & personal services 12.0%

## Income

The typical weekly family income is $1,687, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. However, 24.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate far above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $725 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,583 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,687 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 24.3% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 29.4%, $1,500–$2,999 23.5%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 32.4%, $650–$1,499 24.3%, $1,500–$2,999 24.3%, $3,000 or more 8.1%

## Health & Disability

Health challenges are common here; 37.5% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 14.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 37.5% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 14.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 8.3% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 16.7%, Mental health 14.6%, Heart disease 10.4%, Asthma 6.3%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 43.8%, One condition 29.2%, Two conditions 6.3%

## Community Participation

Unpaid care is very common, with 27.0% of people providing care, far above the national average of 11.9%. Conversely, only 8.1% of residents volunteer, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 8.1% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 27.0% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 13.5% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 27.0% | — |

## First Nations

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 0 | — |

## Family & Households

The area consists mostly of couples, with 51.4% without children and 45.9% with children. There are no one-parent families.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.5 | — |
| One-parent families | 0.0% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 51.4%, Couples with children 45.9%

**Household size** — 2 people 35.3%, 3 people 29.4%, 4 people 23.5%

## Housing & Dwellings

Homes here are relatively spacious, with only 0.60 people per bedroom, well below the national average. Typical monthly home-loan payments are very low at $500.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $500 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.60 | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 70.6%, Owned with a mortgage 41.2%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 100.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 58.8%, 3 bedrooms 23.5%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — Under $1,000 42.9%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area has no public transport routes or stops, meaning residents rely entirely on private vehicles.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 84.2%, Worked at home 15.8%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 52.9%, 3 vehicles 23.5%

## Migration & Movement

The population is very stable, with only 21.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 21.3% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Only 51.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average of 61.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Labour-force participation | 51.4% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 36.8%, Other services 15.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 26.3%, Technicians & trades 15.8%, Clerical & administrative 15.8%, Labourers 15.8%

## Walkability

Wambrook is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 0.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 14.1% | — |

## Nearby areas

[Rhine Falls](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13371/rhine-falls) · [Dry Plain](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11298/dry-plain) · [Coolringdon](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11033/coolringdon) · [Dairymans Plains](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11189/dairymans-plains) · [Murrumbucca](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12873/murrumbucca) · [Pine Valley](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13229/pine-valley) · [Binjura](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10369/binjura) · [Cootralantra](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11054/cootralantra)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14143/wambrook