Wool Bay SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wool Bay, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Wool Bay SA is 154 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wool Bay is $422 per week ($21,944 per year). Median rent in Wool Bay is $200 per week ($867 per month). Wool Bay has a median age of 62 years, older than the national median of 38. Wool Bay has a population density of 2.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wool Bay is Croatia. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wool Bay is $1,062.

There were 3 recorded offences in Wool Bay in 2023-24, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).

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Wool Bay Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wool Bay Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$422/wk
$21,944 per year
#8746 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
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Median Age
62years
24 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,062/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.6 per bedroom

Wool Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.3% (82) Female 45.7% (69)

Population Density

2.8
people per km²
154 people · 55.8 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,145
Family income/wk

Wool Bay Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wool Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
83.1% 49 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
16.9% 10 dwellings

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

Wool Bay Country of Birth

Australia
89.9%
Croatia
5.8%
England
4.3%

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

Wool Bay Religion

No Religion
39.9%
Not stated
17.4%
Catholic
9.4%
Anglican
8.7%
Lutheran
6.5%
Uniting Church
6.5%
Christian (other)
5.8%
Pentecostal
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wool Bay Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
36.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
28.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
27.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.1%

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

Wool Bay Employment

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Employed full-time
12.0% 14 people
Employed part-time
13.7% 16 people
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Unemployed
6.0% 7 people
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Not in labour force
68.4% 80 people

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

Wool Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
64.0%
Bachelor Degree
24.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.0%

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

Wool Bay Occupation

Professionals
52.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.0%
Managers
14.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
14.3%

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

Wool Bay Field of Study

Engineering
22.5%
Architecture & Building
17.5%
Management & Commerce
12.5%
Health
12.5%
Education
10.0%
Agriculture & Environment
10.0%
Society & Culture
7.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.5%

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

Wool Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wool Bay Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
5.9%
$300-$399/wk
13.7%
$400-$499/wk
21.6%
$500-$649/wk
9.8%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
7.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wool Bay Marital Status

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Married
58.3% 81
↔️
Separated
5.0% 7
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Divorced
13.7% 19
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Widowed
7.9% 11
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Never married
15.1% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wool Bay Ancestry

English
33.7%
Australian
30.4%
German
12.0%
Scottish
9.8%
Irish
6.0%
Other
4.9%
Croatian
1.6%
Dutch
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wool Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Wool Bay Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
11.3% 30
No need for assistance
88.7% 236

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

Wool Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer
20.2% 25
Not a volunteer
79.8% 99

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wool Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
64.0%
Did not go to work
36.0%

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

Wool Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle
41.1%
2 vehicles
39.3%
3 vehicles
14.3%
4+ vehicles
5.4%

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

Wool Bay Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
25.4%
3 bedrooms
55.9%
4 bedrooms
18.6%

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

Wool Bay Population Mobility

7.9%
moved in the last year
30.0%
moved in the last 5 years
18.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
32.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wool Bay Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
278
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wool Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
21
Heart disease
17
Mental health
16
Diabetes
14
Cancer
9
Stroke
9
Lung condition
5

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

Wool Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.3%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
15.5%
$300-$399/wk
13.4%
$400-$499/wk
8.2%
$500-$649/wk
8.2%
$650-$799/wk
3.1%
$800-$999/wk
4.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wool Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children
66.3%
Couple — children under 15
15.2%
Couple — no children under 15
12.0%
One parent — no children under 15
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wool Bay Military Service

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Previously served
6.3% 8
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Never served
93.8% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wool Bay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.5% 25
Did not provide
80.5% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wool Bay Children Ever Born

No children
17.5%
1 child
10.0%
2 children
47.5%
3 children
17.5%
4 children
7.5%

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

Wool Bay When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
7

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

Wool Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.7%
5–14 hours
26.0%
15–29 hours
25.2%
30+ hours
16.5%
Did not do domestic work
16.5%

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

Wool Bay Household Size

1 person
34.7%
2 persons
53.3%
3 persons
5.3%
4 persons
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wool Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address
117
Moved from SA
7
Moved from WA
4
Moved from overseas
3

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

Wool Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wool Bay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 3 total

Other Against Person
2
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Wool Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

29%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $700/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 28.6%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Wool Bay

≈ $3,033/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $500/wk
Rent share 28.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wool Bay vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wool Bay

What is the population of Wool Bay SA?

The population of Wool Bay SA is 154 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.8 people per km².Wool Bay is ranked #7,697 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wool Bay?

The median personal income in Wool Bay SA is $422 per week, or $21,944 per year.The median household income is $700 per week.Family income is $1,145 per week.Wool Bay is ranked #8,746 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wool Bay?

Median rent in Wool Bay SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 28.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Wool Bay ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wool Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wool Bay SA is $1,062. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wool Bay?

The median age in Wool Bay SA is 62 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wool Bay a good suburb to live in?

Wool Bay is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 154.The median income is $422/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41649. All dollar figures in AUD.