Wambangalang zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Wambangalang
(Dubbo Regional, NSW) - 273.92 km², mapped from live council and
state overlay data. This suburb is highly constrained on the overlays we could measure - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Profile updated 26 September 2026.
Suburb-wide figures; the free map shows which overlays touch your lot.
Constraint readout
273.92 km² - this suburb is highly constrained on the overlays we could measure - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Wambangalang's boundary, with the bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. No flood layer is drawn because we hold no flood mapping for this area.
Nearby suburbs, nearest first
Wambangalang at a glance
How Wambangalang is zoned
Buying in Wambangalang? The zoning, flood and bushfire lines on the section 10.7 certificate attached to the contract are mapped controls - see our s10.7 certificate guide.
Across its 273.92 km², Wambangalang is highly constrained by the planning overlays we hold. We hold no flood mapping covering this suburb, so no flood figure is shown - that is a gap in our data, not an all-clear. Of what is mapped, 100% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 4 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Primary Production. The median lot measures about 536,559 m² across 156 parcels.
Who lives in Wambangalang
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Wambangalang suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.
Socio-economic standing
ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.
Score 1032, and decile 7 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Wambangalang's 68 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Dubbo Surrounds, the wider ABS statistical area containing Wambangalang. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Wambangalang itself.
5,406 in 2001 to 6,189 in 2025, up 14%.
Source: ABS Census 2021 and SEIFA 2021 (Suburbs and Localities), Regional Population (SA2), CC BY 4.0. Small counts are randomly adjusted by the ABS.
Wambangalang data sources and coverage
“Not mapped” means we hold no source layer for this suburb - never an all-clear.
| Dataset | Coverage | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Flood mapping | Not mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Bushfire-prone mapping | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Zoning | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Heritage and environment | Mapped where published | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Aircraft noise contours (ANEF) | Not held | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies, Defence |
| Observed flight paths | Not watched | adsb.lol, under the Open Database License |
| Demographics | Available | Australian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA) |
Profile last materially updated 26 September 2026. See the methodology and full source list. Source data changes over time and critical decisions should be checked with the responsible authority.
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See what's in the $9 report →Wambangalang planning - frequently asked
Is Wambangalang flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Wambangalang, so this page can't say how much of the suburb is flood-affected - that is a gap in our data, not an indication that the suburb is free of flood risk. Dubbo Regional is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area.
Is Wambangalang bushfire-prone?
Around 100% of Wambangalang is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Dubbo Regional average of 97%.
What is the zoning in Wambangalang?
The dominant planning zone in Wambangalang is Primary Production, though the suburb also includes Environmental Management and Infrastructure.
Does Wambangalang have heritage-listed places?
Wambangalang has 4 heritage-listed places on record.
What is the typical lot size in Wambangalang?
Across 156 surveyed parcels in Wambangalang, the median lot size is about 536,559 m².
Does Wambangalang have a train station?
There is no train station inside Wambangalang itself. The suburb is served by 22 bus stops.
What is the population of Wambangalang?
At the 2021 Census Wambangalang had 68 usual residents, with a median age of 51 and an average household size of 2.2 people. The wider Dubbo Surrounds statistical area, which contains Wambangalang, went from 5,406 people in 2001 to 6,189 in 2025, up 14%.
Is Wambangalang an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Wambangalang scores 1032 and sits in decile 8 of 10 nationally and decile 7 within New South Wales (decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth, decile 10 the least).
What is the median household income in Wambangalang?
Median household income in Wambangalang was $1,437 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,663 for the typical suburb in Dubbo Regional. Median rent was $230 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toongi | 10.2 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Obley Cabonne |
15.8 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Benolong | 17.4 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Arthurville | 24.6 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| North Yeoval | 25.3 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Yeoval Cabonne |
25.3 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Terrabella | 26.6 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Walmer | 27.0 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Tomingley Narromine |
27.6 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Ponto | 29.4 km | Not mapped | 100% |