Woolloongabba, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Woolloongabba QLD is 8,687 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woolloongabba is $866 per week ($45,032 per year). Median rent in Woolloongabba is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Woolloongabba has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Woolloongabba has a population density of 3,479 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Woolloongabba is China. The most common religion is No religion (51.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woolloongabba is $2,000.

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

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Woolloongabba Population

8,687 residents at the 2021 Census.

Woolloongabba Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$866/wk

$45,032 per year

Ranked 2,541 of 14,663

Median Rent

$440/wk

$1,907 per month

Ranked 1,252 of 14,663

Median Age

29years

9 years younger than the national median

Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 1 per bedroom

Woolloongabba Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (4,376) Female 49.6% (4,309)

Population Density

3,479

people per km²

8,687 people · 2.5 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$2,371

Family income/wk

Woolloongabba 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 and Locality (SAL)

Woolloongabba Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Woolloongabba, 37.5% are owned outright and 62.5% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

37.5%

Owned with mortgage

62.5%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
India
England
Hong Kong
Brazil
Iran
Bangladesh
Canada

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

Woolloongabba Religion

No religion

51.8%

Catholic

14.0%

Not stated

8.7%

Anglican

4.6%

Buddhism

3.3%

Hinduism

3.1%

Eastern Orthodox

2.3%

Christian (other)

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Woolloongabba Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

89.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

6.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
Cantonese
Korean
Vietnamese
Spanish
Hindi

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

Woolloongabba Employment

Employed full-time

42.5% 2,964 people

Employed part-time

24.7% 1,719 people

Unemployed

5.3% 368 people

Not in labour force

27.5% 1,918 people

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

Woolloongabba Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

47.7%

Postgraduate Degree

17.7%

Certificate III/IV

15.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.0%

Certificate I/II

1.6%

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

Woolloongabba Occupation

Professionals

44.0%

Managers

11.6%

Community & Personal Service

11.1%

Clerical & Administrative

10.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.6%

Sales Workers

5.6%

Labourers

5.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.1%

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

Woolloongabba Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.8%

Health

18.5%

Society & Culture

14.7%

Engineering

10.9%

Creative Arts

7.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.6%

Information Technology

5.3%

Education

5.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.7%

Architecture & Building

3.9%

Agriculture & Environment

0.9%

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

Woolloongabba Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.7%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Woolloongabba Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.7%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

1.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

4.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.6%

$4,000+/wk

12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Woolloongabba Marital Status

Married

21.4% 1,714

Separated

2.5% 198

Divorced

5.6% 445

Widowed

2.7% 217

Never married

67.8% 5,428

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Woolloongabba Ancestry

English

27.3%

Australian

21.3%

Chinese

13.5%

Irish

11.0%

Scottish

8.4%

German

4.7%

Italian

3.7%

Indian

3.5%

Vietnamese

2.3%

Filipino

2.2%

Korean

2.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Woolloongabba School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

37.0%

Primary — Government

23.7%

Secondary — Government

15.7%

Pre-school

7.9%

Secondary — Catholic

5.8%

Primary — Catholic

5.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.8%

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

Woolloongabba Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

4.3%

No need for assistance

95.7%

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

Woolloongabba Volunteering

Volunteer

17.2% 1,278

Not a volunteer

82.8% 6,157

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Woolloongabba Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.2%

$300-$449/mo

1.5%

$450-$599/mo

0.8%

$600-$799/mo

2.9%

$800-$999/mo

6.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Woolloongabba How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

46.5%

Did not go to work

14.7%

Bus

13.8%

Walked only

10.3%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

Bicycle

3.7%

Train

3.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

1.1%

Other

0.9%

Truck

0.2%

Ferry

0.1%

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

Woolloongabba Car Ownership

0 vehicles

16.2%

1 vehicle

51.7%

2 vehicles

23.3%

3 vehicles

5.6%

4+ vehicles

3.1%

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

Woolloongabba Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

21.6%

2 bedrooms

47.1%

3 bedrooms

17.7%

4 bedrooms

8.1%

5 bedrooms

3.6%

6+ bedrooms

2.0%

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

Woolloongabba Population Mobility

37.6%

moved in the last year

75.8%

moved in the last 5 years

6.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Woolloongabba Indigenous Population

1.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Woolloongabba Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

998

Asthma

342

Arthritis

145

Heart disease

111

Diabetes

104

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Woolloongabba Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.3%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

9.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Woolloongabba Family Structure

Couple — no children

46.5%

Couple — children under 15

31.5%

Couple — no children under 15

10.7%

One parent — no children under 15

6.2%

One parent — children under 15

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Woolloongabba Military Service

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 8

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 6

Previously served

1.4% 105

Never served

98.4% 7,339

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Woolloongabba Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

7.5% 556

Did not provide

92.5% 6,866

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Woolloongabba Children Ever Born

No children

73.7%

1 child

8.1%

2 children

10.8%

3 children

5.3%

4 children

1.6%

5+ children

0.6%

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

Woolloongabba When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

118

1981–1990

182

1991–2000

292

2001–2010

610

2011–2015

538

2016

217

2017

245

2018

346

2019

475

2020

202

2021

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

Woolloongabba Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.3%

5–14 hours

30.1%

15–29 hours

7.9%

30+ hours

3.7%

Did not do domestic work

31.0%

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

Woolloongabba Household Size

1 person

32.3%

2 persons

41.6%

3 persons

13.6%

4 persons

8.5%

5 persons

2.9%

6+ persons

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Woolloongabba Where Residents Moved From

Same address

5,019

Moved from QLD

2,202

Moved — same area (SA2)

320

Moved from overseas

165

Moved from NSW

120

Moved from VIC

Moved from SA

Moved from ACT

Moved from WA

Moved from NT

Moved from TAS

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

Woolloongabba Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.0%

Step family — no other children

10.6%

Blended family — no other children

1.5%

Intact family — other children present

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Woolloongabba Schools

schools nearby

government

1102

avg ICSEA score

28,057

total students

Somerville House Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,377 students

1180

ICSEA

Anglican Church Grammar School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,901 students

1170

ICSEA

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 605 students

1151

ICSEA

Holland Park State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 778 students

1149

ICSEA

Loreto College Coorparoo Catholic

Combined · 5-12 · 989 students

1148

ICSEA

Brisbane State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 3,594 students

1145

ICSEA

West End State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 1,461 students

1143

ICSEA

St Elizabeth's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 363 students

1141

ICSEA

Holy Spirit School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 265 students

1138

ICSEA

Brisbane South State Secondary College Government

Secondary · 7-11 · 1,236 students

1137

ICSEA

St Ita's Regional Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 356 students

1137

ICSEA

Villanova College Catholic

Combined · 5-12 · 1,561 students

1135

ICSEA

Coorparoo State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 809 students

1132

ICSEA

St Joseph's Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 302 students

1129

ICSEA

Buranda State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 226 students

1127

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 42 schools.

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

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Woolloongabba Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,863/wk

Median rent $440/wk

Rent to income 23.6%

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

Median rent in Woolloongabba against your income

Your weekly income

About $8,073 a month

Median rent $440/wk

Left after rent $1,423/wk

Rent share 23.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Whitsundays

Income: $942/wk Rent: $356/wk $84/wk less rent

Ripley

Income: $1,011/wk Rent: $375/wk $65/wk less rent

Griffin

Income: $978/wk Rent: $385/wk $55/wk less rent

Bahrs Scrub

Income: $989/wk Rent: $420/wk $20/wk less rent

Thursday Island

Income: $902/wk Rent: $200/wk $240/wk less rent

Glen Eden

Income: $975/wk Rent: $320/wk $120/wk less rent

Darling Heights

Income: $696/wk Rent: $320/wk $120/wk less rent

Wyreema

Income: $834/wk Rent: $330/wk $110/wk less rent

Woolloongabba vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Woolloongabba is $866 a week, 16% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 410th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $440 a week, $120 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 23.6% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 29, 13 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Woolloongabba	Typical QLD	Typical Australia
Personal income	$866/wk	$747/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,863/wk	$1,593/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$440/wk	$320/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$2,000/mo	$1,625/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	29	42	42
Rent share of household income	23.6%	20.4%	20.3%

Suburbs near Woolloongabba

The closest suburb to Woolloongabba is Stones Corner, 1.1 km away.

Stones Corner

1.1 km away · income $1,091/wk · rent $400/wk

Dutton Park

1.1 km away · income $806/wk · rent $390/wk

East Brisbane

1.5 km away · income $1,043/wk · rent $400/wk

Kangaroo Point (Qld)

2.0 km away · income $1,172/wk · rent $450/wk

Highgate Hill

2.1 km away · income $943/wk · rent $380/wk

Fairfield (Qld)

2.1 km away · income $973/wk · rent $410/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woolloongabba

What is the population of Woolloongabba QLD?

The population of Woolloongabba QLD is 8,687 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3,479 people per km².Woolloongabba is ranked #804 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Woolloongabba?

The median personal income in Woolloongabba QLD is $866 per week, or $45,032 per year.The median household income is $1,863 per week.Family income is $2,371 per week.Woolloongabba is ranked #2,541 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Woolloongabba?

Median rent in Woolloongabba QLD is $440 per week ($1,907 per month).Rent represents 23.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Woolloongabba ranks #1,252 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Woolloongabba?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woolloongabba QLD is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Woolloongabba?

The median age in Woolloongabba QLD is 29 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Woolloongabba a good suburb to live in?

Woolloongabba is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 8,687.The median income is $866/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.6% 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: 33144. All dollar figures in AUD.