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Wolvi QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wolvi, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Wolvi QLD is 521 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wolvi is $556 per week ($28,912 per year). Median rent in Wolvi is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Wolvi has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Wolvi has a population density of 7.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wolvi is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wolvi is $1,430.

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Wolvi Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wolvi Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$556/wk

$28,912 per year

#7652 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$270/wk

$1,170 per month

#5664 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,430/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Wolvi Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.8% (267) Female 48.2% (248)

Population Density

7.3

people per km²

521 people · 71.4 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,402

Family income/wk

Wolvi 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 & Locality (SAL)

Wolvi Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

54.4% 81 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

45.6% 68 dwellings

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

Wolvi Country of Birth

Australia

90.5%

England

3.6%

China

2.3%

Germany

2.3%

Canada

1.4%

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

Wolvi Religion

No Religion

53.0%

Not stated

11.8%

Anglican

11.8%

Catholic

9.4%

Baptist

4.5%

Christian (other)

3.9%

Uniting Church

3.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wolvi Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.4%

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

Wolvi Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Wolvi Employment

💼

Employed full-time

30.0% 111 people

⏰

Employed part-time

20.8% 77 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.4% 9 people

🏠

Not in labour force

46.8% 173 people

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

Wolvi Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.8%

Bachelor Degree

20.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.1%

Postgraduate Degree

4.5%

Certificate I/II

3.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.5%

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

Wolvi Occupation

Professionals

20.6%

Managers

19.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.9%

Clerical & Administrative

12.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

12.8%

Community & Personal Service

12.1%

Labourers

5.0%

Sales Workers

2.1%

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

Wolvi Field of Study

Engineering

21.5%

Architecture & Building

16.5%

Society & Culture

15.7%

Health

15.7%

Management & Commerce

12.4%

Education

8.3%

Agriculture & Environment

4.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.5%

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

Wolvi Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wolvi Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

6.1%

$650-$799/wk

11.6%

$800-$999/wk

6.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.4%

$4,000+/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wolvi Marital Status

💍

Married

49.3% 208

↔️

Separated

1.4% 6

📋

Divorced

14.2% 60

🕊️

Widowed

4.0% 17

👤

Never married

31.0% 131

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wolvi Ancestry

Australian

32.6%

English

32.3%

Scottish

7.1%

Irish

6.2%

German

5.9%

Other

4.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.6%

Italian

2.8%

Dutch

1.2%

Lebanese

1.2%

Polish

1.2%

South African

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wolvi School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.9%

Secondary — Government

23.9%

Vocational Education

12.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.6%

Pre-school

5.4%

Secondary — Catholic

5.4%

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

Wolvi Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.3% 60

✅

No need for assistance

93.7% 886

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

Wolvi Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

22.2% 86

—

Not a volunteer

77.8% 302

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wolvi Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.3%

$600-$799/mo

13.3%

$800-$999/mo

5.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wolvi How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.0%

Did not go to work

11.3%

Car (passenger)

6.0%

Walked only

4.7%

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

Wolvi Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.2%

1 vehicle

24.6%

2 vehicles

45.3%

3 vehicles

18.4%

4+ vehicles

9.5%

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

Wolvi Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.6%

2 bedrooms

20.6%

3 bedrooms

36.1%

4 bedrooms

22.8%

5 bedrooms

10.0%

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

Wolvi Population Mobility

15.4%

moved in the last year

37.4%

moved in the last 5 years

5.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wolvi Indigenous Population

4.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

924

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wolvi Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

Lung condition

Kidney disease

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

Wolvi Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

11.3%

$300-$399/wk

7.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

12.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wolvi Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.5%

Couple — children under 15

36.0%

Couple — no children under 15

13.0%

One parent — children under 15

11.5%

One parent — no children under 15

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wolvi Military Service

🏅

Previously served

5.1% 20

👤

Never served

94.9% 371

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wolvi Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.6% 60

—

Did not provide

84.4% 324

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wolvi Children Ever Born

No children

27.4%

1 child

7.0%

2 children

29.3%

3 children

24.2%

4 children

12.1%

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

Wolvi When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

2020

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

Wolvi Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.5%

5–14 hours

29.5%

15–29 hours

16.6%

30+ hours

17.4%

Did not do domestic work

16.1%

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

Wolvi Household Size

1 person

17.1%

2 persons

43.1%

3 persons

15.5%

4 persons

9.9%

5 persons

7.2%

6+ persons

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wolvi Where Residents Moved From

Same address

400

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from NT

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

Wolvi Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.4%

Step family — no other children

6.8%

Blended family — no other children

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wolvi Schools

schools nearby

government

952

avg ICSEA score

total students

Wolvi State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 19 students

952

ICSEA

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

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Wolvi Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,316/wk

Median Rent $270/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.5%

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

If you earn X in Wolvi

Your weekly income

≈ $5,703/month

Median rent $270/wk

Left after rent $1,046/wk

Rent share 20.5%

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Wolvi vs State & National Average

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Pop: 261 Income: $453/wk Rent: $120/wk

Duaringa

Pop: 262 Income: $748/wk Rent: $115/wk

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Pop: 262 Income: $743/wk Rent: $380/wk

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Pop: 262 Income: $758/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Pop: 262 Income: $793/wk Rent: $365/wk

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Pop: 264 Income: $616/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wolvi

What is the population of Wolvi QLD?

The population of Wolvi QLD is 521 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.3 people per km².Wolvi is ranked #4,963 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wolvi?

The median personal income in Wolvi QLD is $556 per week, or $28,912 per year.The median household income is $1,316 per week.Family income is $1,402 per week.Wolvi is ranked #7,652 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wolvi?

Median rent in Wolvi QLD is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 20.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wolvi ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wolvi?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wolvi QLD is $1,430. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wolvi?

The median age in Wolvi QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wolvi a good suburb to live in?

Wolvi is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 521.The median income is $556/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.5% 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: 33112. All dollar figures in AUD.