Woolsheds SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Woolsheds, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Woolsheds SA is 27 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woolsheds is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Woolsheds is $210 per week ($910 per month). Woolsheds has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Woolsheds has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Woolsheds is England. The most common religion is Anglican (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woolsheds is $1,679.

There were 1 recorded offences in Woolsheds in 2024-25, a rate of 37 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Woolsheds Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Woolsheds Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
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Median Rent
$210/wk
$910 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,679/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Woolsheds Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.8% (13) Female 55.2% (16)

Population Density

1.6
people per km²
27 people · 16.7 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$3,249
Family income/wk

Woolsheds Age Distribution

25-29
60-64
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Woolsheds Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Woolsheds Country of Birth

Australia
57.1%
England
42.9%

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

Woolsheds Religion

Anglican
48.0%
No Religion
24.0%
Not stated
16.0%
Lutheran
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Woolsheds Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
43.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.0%

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

Woolsheds Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 7 people
Employed part-time
28.6% 4 people
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Not in labour force
21.4% 3 people

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

Woolsheds Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Woolsheds Occupation

Professionals
100.0%

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

Woolsheds Field of Study

Engineering
72.7%
Education
27.3%

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

Woolsheds Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Woolsheds Marital Status

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Married
59.1% 13
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Divorced
13.6% 3
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Never married
27.3% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Woolsheds Ancestry

Australian
41.2%
English
29.4%
German
17.6%
Irish
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Woolsheds Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 35

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

Woolsheds Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.4% 5
Not a volunteer
70.6% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Woolsheds How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Woolsheds Car Ownership

1 vehicle
27.3%
2 vehicles
27.3%
4+ vehicles
45.5%

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

Woolsheds Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
66.7%

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

Woolsheds Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
12.5%
moved in the last 5 years
7.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Woolsheds Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
44
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Woolsheds Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Heart disease
5
Asthma
4

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

Woolsheds Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk
27.8%
$800-$999/wk
38.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Woolsheds Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
58.8%
Couple — no children
41.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Woolsheds Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.0% 4
Did not provide
80.0% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Woolsheds When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3

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

Woolsheds Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.0%
5–14 hours
23.8%
15–29 hours
23.8%
30+ hours
33.3%

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

Woolsheds Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Woolsheds Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Woolsheds Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,250/wk
Median Rent $210/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.3%

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

If you earn X in Woolsheds

≈ $9,750/month
Median rent $210/wk
Left after rent $2,040/wk
Rent share 9.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Woolsheds vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woolsheds

What is the population of Woolsheds SA?

The population of Woolsheds SA is 27 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Woolsheds?

The median personal income in Woolsheds SA is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $3,249 per week.

How much is rent in Woolsheds?

Median rent in Woolsheds SA is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 9.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Woolsheds?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woolsheds SA is $1,679. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Woolsheds?

The median age in Woolsheds SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Woolsheds a good suburb to live in?

Woolsheds is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 27.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.3% 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: 41652. All dollar figures in AUD.