South Wolumla NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for South Wolumla, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of South Wolumla NSW is 180 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Wolumla is $636 per week ($33,072 per year). Median rent in South Wolumla is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). South Wolumla has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. South Wolumla has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in South Wolumla is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Wolumla is $1,717.

There were 3 recorded offences in South Wolumla in 2024-25, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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South Wolumla Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

South Wolumla Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$636/wk
$33,072 per year
#6506 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
#3104 of 14,663
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,717/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

South Wolumla Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.2% (97) Female 45.8% (82)

Population Density

1.9
people per km²
180 people · 92.6 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

South Wolumla 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

South Wolumla Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
64.8% 35 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
35.2% 19 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

South Wolumla Country of Birth

Australia
93.2%
England
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

South Wolumla Religion

No Religion
47.1%
Anglican
23.6%
Catholic
16.1%
Not stated
6.3%
Uniting Church
4.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

South Wolumla Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

South Wolumla Employment

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Employed full-time
30.2% 39 people
Employed part-time
27.1% 35 people
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Unemployed
2.3% 3 people
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Not in labour force
40.3% 52 people

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

South Wolumla Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
51.7%
Bachelor Degree
30.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.3%

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

South Wolumla Occupation

Professionals
28.9%
Community & Personal Service
22.2%
Managers
17.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.3%
Sales Workers
11.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.7%

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

South Wolumla Field of Study

Education
25.5%
Society & Culture
23.4%
Management & Commerce
14.9%
Engineering
12.8%
Health
8.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
8.5%
Agriculture & Environment
6.4%

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

South Wolumla Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

South Wolumla Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
5.4%
$650-$799/wk
8.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
19.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
16.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.1%
$4,000+/wk
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

South Wolumla Marital Status

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Married
53.8% 78
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Divorced
9.0% 13
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Widowed
4.8% 7
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Never married
32.4% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

South Wolumla Ancestry

Australian
43.1%
English
28.4%
Irish
7.8%
Scottish
6.9%
German
6.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.4%
Dutch
3.0%
Other
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

South Wolumla School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
26.8%
Vocational Education
24.4%
Secondary — Government
19.5%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
14.6%
Primary — Catholic
7.3%
Secondary — Catholic
7.3%

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

South Wolumla Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.8% 23
No need for assistance
93.2% 316

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

South Wolumla Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.8% 35
Not a volunteer
75.2% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

South Wolumla Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
21.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
28.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

South Wolumla How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.7%
Did not go to work
30.0%
Truck
4.3%

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

South Wolumla Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.4%
2 vehicles
46.3%
3 vehicles
25.4%
4+ vehicles
11.9%

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

South Wolumla Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
11.1%
3 bedrooms
34.9%
4 bedrooms
38.1%
5 bedrooms
15.9%

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

South Wolumla Population Mobility

14.8%
moved in the last year
38.0%
moved in the last 5 years
3.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

South Wolumla Indigenous Population

1.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
335
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

South Wolumla Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
21
Arthritis
10
Lung condition
8
Heart disease
6
Kidney disease
3
Diabetes
3
Asthma
3

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

South Wolumla Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.8%
$1-$149/wk
11.2%
$150-$299/wk
2.6%
$300-$399/wk
5.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.6%
$500-$649/wk
7.8%
$650-$799/wk
12.9%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

South Wolumla Family Structure

Couple — no children
36.7%
Couple — children under 15
32.4%
Couple — no children under 15
15.1%
One parent — children under 15
10.8%
One parent — no children under 15
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

South Wolumla Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.0% 26
Did not provide
81.0% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

South Wolumla Children Ever Born

No children
38.8%
1 child
12.2%
2 children
34.7%
3 children
14.3%

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

South Wolumla When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1971–1980
5
2001–2010
4

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

South Wolumla Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.8%
5–14 hours
39.9%
15–29 hours
12.6%
30+ hours
13.3%
Did not do domestic work
10.5%

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

South Wolumla Household Size

1 person
23.0%
2 persons
41.0%
3 persons
24.6%
4 persons
6.6%
5 persons
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

South Wolumla Where Residents Moved From

Same address
144
Moved from NSW
12
Moved from VIC
7
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

South Wolumla Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
83.3%
Step family — no other children
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

South Wolumla Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Other Against Person
1
Theft
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

South Wolumla Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,471/wk
Median Rent $350/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.8%

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

If you earn X in South Wolumla

≈ $6,374/month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,121/wk
Rent share 23.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

South Wolumla vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Wolumla

What is the population of South Wolumla NSW?

The population of South Wolumla NSW is 180 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².South Wolumla is ranked #7,256 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in South Wolumla?

The median personal income in South Wolumla NSW is $636 per week, or $33,072 per year.The median household income is $1,471 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.South Wolumla is ranked #6,506 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in South Wolumla?

Median rent in South Wolumla NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 23.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.South Wolumla ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in South Wolumla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Wolumla NSW is $1,717. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in South Wolumla?

The median age in South Wolumla NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is South Wolumla a good suburb to live in?

South Wolumla is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 180.The median income is $636/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.8% 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: 13618. All dollar figures in AUD.