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Woolomin NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Woolomin NSW is 260 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woolomin is $638 per week ($33,176 per year). Median rent in Woolomin is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Woolomin has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Woolomin has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woolomin is $1,092.

There were 3 recorded offences in Woolomin in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Woolomin Population

residents (Census 2021)

Woolomin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$638/wk

$33,176 per year

#6466 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

#5884 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,092/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Woolomin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (124) Female 51.9% (134)

Population Density

3.6

people per km²

260 people · 72.0 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Woolomin 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Woolomin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.8% 43 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.2% 34 dwellings

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

Woolomin Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Woolomin Religion

No Religion

36.1%

Anglican

27.1%

Catholic

12.9%

Not stated

11.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.7%

Christian (other)

3.5%

Other Religions Tot

2.0%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Woolomin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

38.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

17.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.4%

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

Woolomin Employment

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Employed full-time

37.6% 64 people

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Employed part-time

15.9% 27 people

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Unemployed

2.4% 4 people

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Not in labour force

44.1% 75 people

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

Woolomin Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.8%

Bachelor Degree

15.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.9%

Postgraduate Degree

9.4%

Certificate I/II

3.5%

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

Woolomin Occupation

Managers

22.7%

Professionals

19.7%

Community & Personal Service

15.2%

Clerical & Administrative

13.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.6%

Sales Workers

6.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.5%

Labourers

4.5%

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

Woolomin Field of Study

Engineering

25.0%

Society & Culture

14.3%

Health

14.3%

Agriculture & Environment

12.5%

Management & Commerce

12.5%

Education

10.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.7%

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

Woolomin Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Woolomin Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

3.5%

$300-$399/wk

5.8%

$400-$499/wk

17.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.5%

$650-$799/wk

4.7%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Woolomin Marital Status

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Married

43.9% 93

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Separated

1.9% 4

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Divorced

17.9% 38

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Widowed

5.2% 11

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Never married

31.1% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Woolomin Ancestry

Australian

38.9%

English

26.5%

Scottish

9.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

9.2%

Irish

7.5%

German

2.9%

Other

2.6%

Dutch

1.7%

Italian

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Woolomin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

49.0%

Secondary — Government

32.7%

Pre-school

12.2%

Secondary — Catholic

6.1%

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

Woolomin Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.9% 23

✅

No need for assistance

95.1% 443

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

Woolomin Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

12.8% 24

—

Not a volunteer

87.2% 163

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Woolomin Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

15.0%

$600-$799/mo

20.0%

$800-$999/mo

15.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

30.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Woolomin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.4%

Did not go to work

14.6%

Car (passenger)

5.6%

Other

3.4%

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

Woolomin Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.6%

1 vehicle

39.6%

2 vehicles

34.2%

3 vehicles

15.3%

4+ vehicles

7.2%

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

Woolomin Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.2%

2 bedrooms

20.6%

3 bedrooms

39.2%

4 bedrooms

22.7%

5 bedrooms

9.3%

6+ bedrooms

3.1%

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

Woolomin Population Mobility

10.9%

moved in the last year

38.1%

moved in the last 5 years

5.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Woolomin Indigenous Population

10.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

416

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Woolomin Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Dementia

Heart disease

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

Woolomin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.1%

$1-$149/wk

2.5%

$150-$299/wk

10.7%

$300-$399/wk

13.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

11.3%

$800-$999/wk

14.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

1.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Woolomin Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.7%

Couple — no children

31.0%

One parent — children under 15

10.7%

Couple — no children under 15

9.1%

One parent — no children under 15

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Woolomin Military Service

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Previously served

5.9% 11

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Never served

94.1% 175

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Woolomin Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.1% 24

—

Did not provide

86.9% 159

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Woolomin Children Ever Born

No children

44.2%

1 child

11.5%

2 children

19.2%

3 children

7.7%

4 children

17.3%

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

Woolomin When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

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

Woolomin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.6%

5–14 hours

28.1%

15–29 hours

16.8%

30+ hours

14.1%

Did not do domestic work

26.5%

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

Woolomin Household Size

1 person

25.0%

2 persons

40.7%

3 persons

11.1%

4 persons

13.0%

5 persons

7.4%

6+ persons

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Woolomin Where Residents Moved From

Same address

212

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

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

Woolomin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

66.7%

Step family — no other children

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Woolomin Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Woolomin Schools

schools nearby

government

840

avg ICSEA score

total students

Woolomin Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 11 students

840

ICSEA

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

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Woolomin Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,160/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.4%

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

If you earn X in Woolomin

Your weekly income

≈ $5,027/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $900/wk

Rent share 22.4%

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Woolomin vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Booerie Creek

Pop: 130 Income: $679/wk Rent: $245/wk

Book Book

Pop: 130 Income: $1,105/wk Rent: $150/wk

Bullawa Creek

Pop: 130 Income: $667/wk Rent: $280/wk

Bunyah

Pop: 130 Income: $568/wk Rent: $316/wk

Capertee

Pop: 130 Income: $627/wk Rent: $195/wk

Dombarton

Pop: 130 Income: $752/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woolomin

What is the population of Woolomin NSW?

The population of Woolomin NSW is 260 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.6 people per km².Woolomin is ranked #6,336 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Woolomin?

The median personal income in Woolomin NSW is $638 per week, or $33,176 per year.The median household income is $1,160 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Woolomin is ranked #6,466 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Woolomin?

Median rent in Woolomin NSW is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 22.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Woolomin ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Woolomin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woolomin NSW is $1,092. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Woolomin?

The median age in Woolomin NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Woolomin a good suburb to live in?

Woolomin is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 260.The median income is $638/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.4% 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: 14426. All dollar figures in AUD.