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Woollamia NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Woollamia NSW is 653 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woollamia is $712 per week ($37,024 per year). Median rent in Woollamia is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Woollamia has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Woollamia has a population density of 51.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Woollamia is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woollamia is $1,960.

There were 3 recorded offences in Woollamia in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Woollamia Population

residents (Census 2021)

Woollamia Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$712/wk

$37,024 per year

#5262 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,960/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Woollamia Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (329) Female 49.5% (323)

Population Density

51.1

people per km²

653 people · 12.8 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,864

Family income/wk

Woollamia 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)

Woollamia Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.9% 130 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.1% 87 dwellings

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

Woollamia Country of Birth

Australia

90.6%

England

7.0%

China

1.3%

Greece

1.0%

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

Woollamia Religion

No Religion

49.6%

Catholic

16.9%

Anglican

16.4%

Not stated

9.4%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.8%

Baptist

1.8%

Eastern Orthodox

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Woollamia Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.7%

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

Woollamia Languages Spoken at Home

Other

41.9%

Greek

25.8%

Mandarin

12.9%

Italian

9.7%

Spanish

9.7%

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

Woollamia Employment

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Employed full-time

29.9% 150 people

⏰

Employed part-time

23.1% 116 people

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Unemployed

4.4% 22 people

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Not in labour force

42.6% 214 people

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

Woollamia Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.6%

Bachelor Degree

23.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.4%

Postgraduate Degree

6.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.4%

Certificate I/II

1.5%

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

Woollamia Occupation

Professionals

23.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.2%

Managers

18.6%

Clerical & Administrative

12.7%

Community & Personal Service

10.4%

Labourers

6.8%

Sales Workers

4.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.8%

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

Woollamia Field of Study

Engineering

17.5%

Education

16.6%

Management & Commerce

15.2%

Architecture & Building

14.2%

Society & Culture

11.4%

Health

8.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.7%

Agriculture & Environment

4.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.3%

Creative Arts

2.4%

Information Technology

1.4%

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

Woollamia Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Woollamia Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.8%

$1-$149/wk

1.4%

$150-$299/wk

1.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

6.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

4.1%

$800-$999/wk

4.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.0%

$4,000+/wk

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Woollamia Marital Status

💍

Married

55.1% 308

↔️

Separated

3.8% 21

📋

Divorced

11.8% 66

🕊️

Widowed

3.0% 17

👤

Never married

26.3% 147

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Woollamia Ancestry

Australian

33.3%

English

30.5%

Irish

9.0%

Scottish

8.6%

Other

6.5%

German

2.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Maltese

2.0%

Italian

1.7%

Chinese

1.2%

Dutch

1.2%

Greek

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Woollamia School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.2%

Secondary — Government

17.5%

Vocational Education

17.5%

Pre-school

12.4%

Secondary — Catholic

7.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.2%

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

Woollamia Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.7% 95

✅

No need for assistance

92.3% 1,141

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

Woollamia Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.7% 82

—

Not a volunteer

84.3% 439

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Woollamia Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.4%

$300-$449/mo

4.4%

$800-$999/mo

8.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

10.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Woollamia How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.7%

Did not go to work

15.2%

Walked only

5.9%

Car (passenger)

3.0%

Truck

3.0%

Other

1.3%

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

Woollamia Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.4%

2 vehicles

41.9%

3 vehicles

19.1%

4+ vehicles

13.6%

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

Woollamia Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.2%

2 bedrooms

12.3%

3 bedrooms

38.7%

4 bedrooms

35.4%

5 bedrooms

10.3%

6+ bedrooms

2.1%

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

Woollamia Population Mobility

8.7%

moved in the last year

24.3%

moved in the last 5 years

6.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Woollamia Indigenous Population

3.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,198

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Woollamia Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Woollamia Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

6.0%

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

9.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.3%

$3,500+/wk

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Woollamia Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.0%

Couple — no children

37.6%

Couple — no children under 15

18.4%

One parent — no children under 15

4.6%

One parent — children under 15

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Woollamia Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.8% 4

🏅

Previously served

4.9% 26

👤

Never served

94.3% 499

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Woollamia Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.3% 95

—

Did not provide

81.7% 425

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Woollamia Children Ever Born

No children

19.2%

1 child

12.8%

2 children

36.5%

3 children

26.0%

4 children

4.1%

5+ children

1.4%

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

Woollamia When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2019

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

Woollamia Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.0%

5–14 hours

34.7%

15–29 hours

18.2%

30+ hours

14.2%

Did not do domestic work

15.0%

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

Woollamia Household Size

1 person

21.7%

2 persons

41.0%

3 persons

14.3%

4 persons

14.8%

5 persons

6.6%

6+ persons

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Woollamia Where Residents Moved From

Same address

556

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

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

Woollamia Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

94.7%

Step family — no other children

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Woollamia Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Woollamia Schools

schools nearby

government

1004

avg ICSEA score

163

total students

Huskisson Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 163 students

1004

ICSEA

Trinity Grammar School Field Studies Centre, Woollamia Campus Independent

Combined

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

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Woollamia Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,625/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.7%

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

If you earn X in Woollamia

Your weekly income

≈ $7,042/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $1,305/wk

Rent share 19.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $600/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $125/wk

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Income: $585/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $120/wk

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Moonbi

Income: $660/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $100/wk

Batlow

Income: $602/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $140/wk

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Income: $643/wk Rent: $273/wk Save: $47/wk

Valla

Income: $674/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $10/wk

Coolah

Income: $595/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $150/wk

Woollamia vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Limeburners Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW)

Pop: 327 Income: $666/wk Rent: $300/wk

The Slopes

Pop: 327 Income: $900/wk Rent: $480/wk

Willow Tree

Pop: 327 Income: $529/wk Rent: $200/wk

Byabarra

Pop: 329 Income: $599/wk Rent: $295/wk

Urana

Pop: 329 Income: $510/wk Rent: $110/wk

Wherrol Flat

Pop: 329 Income: $549/wk Rent: $250/wk

Compare Woollamia

Woollamia vs Limeburners Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW) →Woollamia vs The Slopes →Woollamia vs Willow Tree →Woollamia vs Byabarra →

Frequently Asked Questions About Woollamia

What is the population of Woollamia NSW?

The population of Woollamia NSW is 653 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 51.1 people per km².Woollamia is ranked #4,618 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Woollamia?

The median personal income in Woollamia NSW is $712 per week, or $37,024 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,864 per week.Woollamia is ranked #5,262 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Woollamia?

Median rent in Woollamia NSW is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 19.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Woollamia ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Woollamia?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woollamia NSW is $1,960. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Woollamia?

The median age in Woollamia NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Woollamia a good suburb to live in?

Woollamia is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 653.The median income is $712/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.7% 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: 14423. All dollar figures in AUD.