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Woolbrook NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Woolbrook NSW is 183 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woolbrook is $642 per week ($33,384 per year). Median rent in Woolbrook is $170 per week ($737 per month). Woolbrook has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Woolbrook has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woolbrook is $734.

There were 3 recorded offences in Woolbrook in 2025-26, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).

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Woolbrook Population

residents (Census 2021)

Woolbrook Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$642/wk

$33,384 per year

#6396 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$170/wk

$737 per month

#8038 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$734/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Woolbrook Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (93) Female 48.9% (89)

Population Density

0.5

people per km²

183 people · 373.1 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,624

Family income/wk

Woolbrook 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)

Woolbrook Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

74.3% 26 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.7% 9 dwellings

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

Woolbrook Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Woolbrook Religion

No Religion

30.6%

Not stated

27.9%

Anglican

17.5%

Catholic

13.1%

Uniting Church

4.4%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

2.7%

Pentecostal

2.2%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Woolbrook Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.7%

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

Woolbrook Employment

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Employed full-time

39.6% 44 people

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Employed part-time

18.9% 21 people

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Not in labour force

41.4% 46 people

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

Woolbrook Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

36.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

27.7%

Bachelor Degree

17.0%

Postgraduate Degree

12.8%

Certificate I/II

6.4%

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

Woolbrook Occupation

Managers

43.9%

Clerical & Administrative

24.4%

Professionals

17.1%

Community & Personal Service

7.3%

Sales Workers

7.3%

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

Woolbrook Field of Study

Management & Commerce

28.6%

Health

16.7%

Agriculture & Environment

11.9%

Engineering

9.5%

Architecture & Building

9.5%

Education

9.5%

Society & Culture

7.1%

Creative Arts

7.1%

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

Woolbrook Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Woolbrook Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

7.9%

$300-$399/wk

7.9%

$400-$499/wk

10.5%

$650-$799/wk

13.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

21.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$4,000+/wk

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Woolbrook Marital Status

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Married

51.6% 83

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Separated

6.2% 10

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Divorced

9.3% 15

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Widowed

1.9% 3

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Never married

31.1% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Woolbrook Ancestry

English

31.7%

Australian

29.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

12.6%

Irish

11.1%

Scottish

7.0%

German

4.5%

Other

2.0%

Dutch

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Woolbrook School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

18.2%

Vocational Education

18.2%

Pre-school

15.2%

Primary — Catholic

12.1%

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

Woolbrook Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

10.2% 31

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No need for assistance

89.8% 272

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

Woolbrook Volunteering

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Volunteer

29.4% 35

—

Not a volunteer

70.6% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Woolbrook Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Woolbrook How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.6%

Other

10.5%

Walked only

7.9%

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

Woolbrook Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.7%

1 vehicle

30.2%

2 vehicles

35.8%

3 vehicles

18.9%

4+ vehicles

9.4%

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

Woolbrook Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.9%

2 bedrooms

17.8%

3 bedrooms

40.0%

4 bedrooms

33.3%

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

Woolbrook Population Mobility

13.7%

moved in the last year

29.4%

moved in the last 5 years

6.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Woolbrook Indigenous Population

15.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

244

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Woolbrook Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

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

Woolbrook Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.1%

$150-$299/wk

10.3%

$300-$399/wk

9.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

12.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.7%

$3,500+/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Woolbrook Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.3%

Couple — no children

38.2%

Couple — no children under 15

9.8%

One parent — children under 15

6.5%

One parent — no children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Woolbrook Military Service

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Previously served

5.8% 7

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Never served

94.2% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Woolbrook Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.7% 23

—

Did not provide

80.3% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Woolbrook Children Ever Born

No children

14.8%

2 children

40.7%

3 children

33.3%

4 children

11.1%

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

Woolbrook Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.2%

5–14 hours

21.0%

15–29 hours

15.1%

30+ hours

14.3%

Did not do domestic work

24.4%

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

Woolbrook Household Size

1 person

28.8%

2 persons

39.0%

3 persons

16.9%

4 persons

10.2%

5 persons

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Woolbrook Where Residents Moved From

Same address

120

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Woolbrook Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Woolbrook Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Sexual Offences

Theft

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Woolbrook Schools

schools nearby

government

900

avg ICSEA score

total students

Woolbrook Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 11 students

900

ICSEA

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

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Woolbrook Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,274/wk

Median Rent $170/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.3%

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

If you earn X in Woolbrook

Your weekly income

≈ $5,521/month

Median rent $170/wk

Left after rent $1,104/wk

Rent share 13.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Hamilton South

Income: $770/wk Rent: $162/wk Save: $8/wk

Grasmere

Income: $543/wk Rent: $116/wk Save: $54/wk

Woolbrook vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Blakney Creek

Pop: 92 Income: $1,089/wk Rent: $350/wk

Doon Doon

Pop: 92 Income: $512/wk Rent: $360/wk

Duckenfield

Pop: 92 Income: $671/wk Rent: $315/wk

Ettamogah

Pop: 92 Income: $942/wk Rent: $270/wk

Myrtle Creek (NSW)

Pop: 92 Income: $457/wk Rent: $290/wk

Spring Hill (Wollongong - NSW)

Pop: 92 Income: $919/wk Rent: $500/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woolbrook

What is the population of Woolbrook NSW?

The population of Woolbrook NSW is 183 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².Woolbrook is ranked #7,208 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Woolbrook?

The median personal income in Woolbrook NSW is $642 per week, or $33,384 per year.The median household income is $1,274 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.Woolbrook is ranked #6,396 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Woolbrook?

Median rent in Woolbrook NSW is $170 per week ($737 per month).Rent represents 13.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Woolbrook ranks #8,038 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Woolbrook?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woolbrook NSW is $734. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Woolbrook?

The median age in Woolbrook NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Woolbrook a good suburb to live in?

Woolbrook is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 183.The median income is $642/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.3% 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: 14418. All dollar figures in AUD.