Woolamai VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Woolamai, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Woolamai VIC is 245 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woolamai is $673 per week ($34,996 per year). Median rent in Woolamai is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Woolamai has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Woolamai has a population density of 6.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Woolamai is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woolamai is $1,517.

There were 9 recorded offences in Woolamai in 2025-25, a rate of 37 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (6 offences).

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Woolamai Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Woolamai Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$673/wk
$34,996 per year
#5938 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$290/wk
$1,257 per month
#5154 of 14,663
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Woolamai Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (121) Female 51.0% (126)

Population Density

6.6
people per km²
245 people · 36.8 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,770
Family income/wk

Woolamai 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)

Woolamai Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.2% 49 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.8% 25 dwellings

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

Woolamai Country of Birth

Australia
92.3%
England
7.7%

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

Woolamai Religion

No Religion
47.5%
Catholic
18.9%
Not stated
14.7%
Anglican
11.3%
Uniting Church
2.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.1%
Eastern Orthodox
1.7%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Woolamai Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.7%

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

Woolamai Employment

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Employed full-time
28.7% 50 people
Employed part-time
28.2% 49 people
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Not in labour force
43.1% 75 people

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

Woolamai Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
31.1%
Bachelor Degree
26.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
14.2%
Postgraduate Degree
7.5%
Certificate I/II
2.8%

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

Woolamai Occupation

Professionals
33.9%
Managers
24.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.5%
Clerical & Administrative
9.7%
Labourers
9.7%
Community & Personal Service
8.1%

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

Woolamai Field of Study

Engineering
13.0%
Creative Arts
13.0%
Health
13.0%
Education
13.0%
Management & Commerce
11.6%
Agriculture & Environment
11.6%
Information Technology
7.2%
Society & Culture
7.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.8%
Architecture & Building
4.3%

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

Woolamai Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Woolamai Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
8.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.3%
$800-$999/wk
12.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.9%
$4,000+/wk
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Woolamai Marital Status

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Married
55.9% 114
↔️
Separated
3.4% 7
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Divorced
7.4% 15
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Widowed
2.0% 4
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Never married
31.4% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Woolamai Ancestry

English
32.9%
Australian
26.2%
Irish
11.5%
Scottish
10.5%
Italian
5.9%
Other
5.9%
Dutch
2.1%
German
1.7%
French
1.0%
Maltese
1.0%
New Zealander
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Woolamai School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
36.7%
Primary — Government
23.3%
Pre-school
20.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
20.0%

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

Woolamai Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.8% 16
No need for assistance
96.2% 409

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

Woolamai Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.6% 44
Not a volunteer
75.4% 135

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Woolamai Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
55.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Woolamai How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.8%
Did not go to work
9.1%
Walked only
7.6%
Car (passenger)
4.5%

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

Woolamai Car Ownership

1 vehicle
24.1%
2 vehicles
42.2%
3 vehicles
21.7%
4+ vehicles
12.0%

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

Woolamai Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.3%
2 bedrooms
11.4%
3 bedrooms
48.1%
4 bedrooms
30.4%
5 bedrooms
3.8%

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

Woolamai Population Mobility

8.8%
moved in the last year
25.1%
moved in the last 5 years
2.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Woolamai Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
421
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Woolamai Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
15
Asthma
13
Diabetes
11
Arthritis
10
Heart disease
10
Lung condition
5
Cancer
4

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

Woolamai Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.0%
$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
10.1%
$300-$399/wk
8.9%
$400-$499/wk
2.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
15.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.2%
$3,500+/wk
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Woolamai Family Structure

Couple — no children
38.6%
Couple — children under 15
30.7%
Couple — no children under 15
24.1%
One parent — children under 15
3.6%
One parent — no children under 15
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Woolamai Military Service

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Previously served
2.2% 4
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Never served
97.8% 177

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Woolamai Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.6% 34
Did not provide
81.4% 149

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Woolamai Children Ever Born

No children
45.9%
1 child
4.1%
2 children
37.8%
3 children
4.1%
4 children
8.1%

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

Woolamai When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951–1960
7
1961–1970
7
1971–1980
9

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

Woolamai Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.4%
5–14 hours
33.2%
15–29 hours
16.0%
30+ hours
15.0%
Did not do domestic work
22.5%

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

Woolamai Household Size

1 person
28.0%
2 persons
36.6%
3 persons
15.1%
4 persons
14.0%
5 persons
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Woolamai Where Residents Moved From

Same address
196
Moved from VIC
14
Moved — same area (SA2)
7

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

Woolamai Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Woolamai Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 9 total

Justice Procedures
6
Assault
3

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Woolamai Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,402/wk
Median Rent $290/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.7%

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

If you earn X in Woolamai

≈ $6,075/month
Median rent $290/wk
Left after rent $1,112/wk
Rent share 20.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Woolamai vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woolamai

What is the population of Woolamai VIC?

The population of Woolamai VIC is 245 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.6 people per km².Woolamai is ranked #6,468 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Woolamai?

The median personal income in Woolamai VIC is $673 per week, or $34,996 per year.The median household income is $1,402 per week.Family income is $1,770 per week.Woolamai is ranked #5,938 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Woolamai?

Median rent in Woolamai VIC is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Woolamai ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Woolamai?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woolamai VIC is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Woolamai?

The median age in Woolamai VIC is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Woolamai a good suburb to live in?

Woolamai is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 245.The median income is $673/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% 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: 22848. All dollar figures in AUD.