Wamberal, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Wamberal NSW is 6,991 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wamberal is $944 per week ($49,088 per year). Median rent in Wamberal is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Wamberal has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Wamberal has a population density of 797 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wamberal is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wamberal is $2,500.

There were 45 recorded offences in Wamberal in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (18 offences).

Population
6,991
Census 2021
Median income
$944/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$500/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Wamberal vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Wamberal is $944 a week, 23% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 475th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $500 a week, $115 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 20.8% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 40, 3 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWamberalTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$944/wk$765/wk +23%$766/wk
Household income$2,407/wk$1,704/wk +41%$1,637/wk
Rent$500/wk$385/wk +30%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,500/mo$1,965/mo +27%$1,733/mo
Median age4043 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.8%22.6% −1.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Wamberal, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Wamberal Population

6,991 residents at the 2021 Census.

Wamberal Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$944/wk
$49,088 per year
Ranked 1,672 of 14,663
Median Rent
$500/wk
$2,167 per month
Ranked 576 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Wamberal Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,407/wk
Median rent $500/wk
Rent to income 20.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Wamberal against your income

About $10,430 a month
Median rent $500/wk
Left after rent $1,907/wk
Rent share 20.8%

Wamberal Schools

7
schools nearby
5
government
1056
avg ICSEA score
3,871
total students
Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 605 students
1102
ICSEA
Erina Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 254 students
1094
ICSEA
Terrigal Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 888 students
1078
ICSEA
Wamberal Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 475 students
1048
ICSEA
Terrigal High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 847 students
1044
ICSEA
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus Government
Secondary · 7-10 · 802 students
972
ICSEA
Aspect Central Coast School Senior College Independent
Secondary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Wamberal Map

Wamberal, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Wamberal, New South Wales: 33.4125°S, 151.4391°E

Wamberal Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (7)

People in Wamberal

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (3,423) Female 51.0% (3,564)

Population Density

797
people per km²
6,991 people · 8.8 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,730
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.1%
New Zealand
1.9%
South Africa
0.9%
Scotland
0.5%
India
0.5%
Germany
0.4%
United States of America
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Spanish
0.5%
German
0.4%
Italian
0.3%
Greek
0.2%
Afrikaans
0.2%
Arabic
0.2%
Mandarin
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
44.9%
Australian
42.8%
Irish
13.1%
Scottish
11.6%
German
3.3%
Italian
3.0%
Australian Aboriginal
2.4%
Dutch
1.4%
Welsh
1.4%
Greek
1.3%
Chinese
1.2%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
42.7%
Catholic
21.6%
Anglican
15.8%
Not stated
4.9%
Uniting Church
2.5%
Christian (other)
2.2%
Othr Protestnt
2.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
53.7% 2,982
Separated
2.8% 158
Divorced
8.3% 462
Widowed
3.9% 216
Never married
31.3% 1,739

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.5%
Couple: no children
23.8%
Couple: no children under 15
20.5%
One parent: children under 15
5.7%
One parent: no children under 15
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
16.7%
2 persons
32.4%
3 persons
15.9%
4 persons
21.1%
5 persons
9.3%
6+ persons
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Wamberal

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,322 occupied private dwellings in Wamberal at the 2021 Census, 17.0% were rented, 36.6% owned outright and 43.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.3% 53 dwellings
Owned outright
36.6% 850 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
43.1% 1,000 dwellings
Rented
17.0% 394 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 26 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
3.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.9%
2 bedrooms
8.0%
3 bedrooms
34.8%
4 bedrooms
37.0%
5 bedrooms
15.0%
6+ bedrooms
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.1%
$300-$449/mo
1.4%
$450-$599/mo
1.2%
$600-$799/mo
2.2%
$800-$999/mo
3.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
20.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
22.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.0%
1 vehicle
25.9%
2 vehicles
43.8%
3 vehicles
16.5%
4+ vehicles
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Wamberal

Employment

Employed full-time
36.0% 1,774 people
Employed part-time
26.6% 1,309 people
Unemployed
1.9% 96 people
Not in labour force
35.4% 1,745 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
36.8%
Managers
17.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.9%
Clerical & Administrative
12.3%
Community & Personal Service
9.7%
Sales Workers
4.8%
Labourers
3.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
1.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
4.8%
$800-$999/wk
5.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.2%
$4,000+/wk
24.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.8%
$1-$149/wk
4.7%
$150-$299/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
8.4%
$800-$999/wk
8.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.3%
$3,500+/wk
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.5%
Did not go to work
23.0%
Car (passenger)
4.0%
Walked only
1.2%
Bus
1.0%
Truck
0.9%
Other
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Bicycle
0.2%
Train
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
67.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.6%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
34.2%
Certificate III/IV
29.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.1%
Postgraduate Degree
9.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.7%
Certificate I/II
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.3%
Health
17.1%
Society & Culture
12.4%
Education
12.1%
Engineering
10.4%
Architecture & Building
9.6%
Creative Arts
4.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.1%
Information Technology
2.0%
Agriculture & Environment
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
23.9%
Secondary: Government
19.4%
Pre-school
11.8%
Vocational Education
11.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
11.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
9.1%
Primary: Catholic
6.7%
Secondary: Catholic
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.2%
Has need for assistance
3.8%
Need for assistance not stated
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
482
Asthma
248
Arthritis
208
Heart disease
182
Diabetes
121
Cancer
100
Lung condition
81
Stroke
67
Kidney disease
37
Dementia
13

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.8% 682
Did not provide
87.2% 4,627

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.4% 872
Not a volunteer
83.6% 4,445

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
1.8% 97
Never served
98.1% 5,231

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.4%
1 child
9.7%
2 children
34.0%
3 children
20.3%
4 children
5.4%
5+ children
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
19
1951: 1960
62
1961: 1970
138
1971: 1980
145
1981: 1990
126
1991: 2000
136
2001: 2010
211
2011: 2015
111
2016
20
2017
28
2018
25
2019
17
2020
17
2021
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

14.9%
moved in the last year
38.1%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,701
Moved from NSW
759
Moved: same area (SA2)
141
Moved from overseas
45
Moved from VIC
14
Moved from QLD
9
Moved from WA
9
Moved from TAS
5
Moved from ACT
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.4%
5: 14 hours
31.6%
15: 29 hours
16.5%
30+ hours
11.7%
Did not do domestic work
18.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.1%
Step family: no other children
9.8%
Blended family: no other children
3.8%
Intact family: other children present
1.0%
Other couple: children only
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Wamberal Crime Statistics

45 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
18
Property Damage
6
Other Against Property
6
Other Against Person
5
Weapons
5
Assault
2
Drug Offences
2
Sexual Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Wamberal

The closest suburb to Wamberal is Matcham, 1.6 km away.

Matcham
1.6 km away · income $953/wk · rent $550/wk
Forresters Beach
2.8 km away · income $819/wk · rent $470/wk
Holgate
3.3 km away · income $976/wk · rent $335/wk
Terrigal
3.8 km away · income $906/wk · rent $520/wk
Tumbi Umbi
3.9 km away · income $739/wk · rent $410/wk
Bateau Bay
4.3 km away · income $719/wk · rent $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wamberal

What is the population of Wamberal NSW?

The population of Wamberal NSW is 6,991 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 797 people per km². Wamberal is ranked #1,058 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wamberal?

The median personal income in Wamberal NSW is $944 per week, or $49,088 per year. The median household income is $2,407 per week. Family income is $2,730 per week. Wamberal is ranked #1,672 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wamberal?

Median rent in Wamberal NSW is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Rent represents 20.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Wamberal ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wamberal?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wamberal NSW is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wamberal?

The median age in Wamberal NSW is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wamberal a good suburb to live in?

Wamberal is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 6,991. The median income is $944/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14140. All dollar figures in AUD.