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Wamboin is a small rural community (population around 2000 people) in New South Wales, in the Palerang Shire.  Located about 20 minutes away from the Canberra CBD, and ten minutes from the city of Queanbeyan, Wamboin has an active community association.

The name Wamboin is probably derived from Wiradjuri wambuuwayn, meaning "large grey kangaroo".  

There are many large grey kangaroos in Wamboin!

This part of the web site contains useful information, including information about NSW Emergency Services, contact details for local JPs, information about the local tip and other useful information for new residents, plus maps of the area.