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Woolsthorpe VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Woolsthorpe, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Woolsthorpe VIC is 364 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woolsthorpe is $755 per week ($39,260 per year). Median rent in Woolsthorpe is $200 per week ($867 per month). Woolsthorpe has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Woolsthorpe has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woolsthorpe is $1,042.

There were 15 recorded offences in Woolsthorpe in 2025-25, a rate of 41 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (4 offences).

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Woolsthorpe Population

residents (Census 2021)

Woolsthorpe Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$755/wk

$39,260 per year

#4428 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,042/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Woolsthorpe Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (180) Female 51.4% (190)

Population Density

1.5

people per km²

364 people · 247.4 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,857

Family income/wk

Woolsthorpe 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)

Woolsthorpe Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

56.5% 65 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.5% 50 dwellings

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

Woolsthorpe Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Woolsthorpe Religion

No Religion

45.2%

Catholic

23.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

10.2%

Anglican

7.8%

Not stated

5.8%

Uniting Church

5.0%

Lutheran

1.4%

Baptist

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Woolsthorpe Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

22.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.8%

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

Woolsthorpe Employment

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Employed full-time

41.8% 120 people

⏰

Employed part-time

26.1% 75 people

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Unemployed

1.0% 3 people

🏠

Not in labour force

31.0% 89 people

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

Woolsthorpe Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.5%

Bachelor Degree

19.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.6%

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

Woolsthorpe Occupation

Managers

36.8%

Professionals

14.0%

Community & Personal Service

14.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.2%

Clerical & Administrative

9.6%

Labourers

7.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.4%

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

Woolsthorpe Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

24.3%

Engineering

17.5%

Society & Culture

13.6%

Management & Commerce

12.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.7%

Health

8.7%

Education

6.8%

Architecture & Building

6.8%

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

Woolsthorpe Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Woolsthorpe Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

2.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.8%

$400-$499/wk

9.2%

$500-$649/wk

2.1%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.1%

$4,000+/wk

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Woolsthorpe Marital Status

💍

Married

48.3% 155

↔️

Separated

5.6% 18

📋

Divorced

7.8% 25

🕊️

Widowed

4.0% 13

👤

Never married

34.3% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Woolsthorpe Ancestry

Australian

34.7%

English

31.3%

Irish

13.2%

Scottish

9.6%

German

4.8%

Maori

1.3%

Other

1.3%

South African

1.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.8%

Dutch

0.6%

Filipino

0.6%

Italian

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Woolsthorpe School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.2%

Secondary — Government

25.4%

Vocational Education

22.0%

Pre-school

13.6%

Primary — Catholic

6.8%

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

Woolsthorpe Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.2% 36

✅

No need for assistance

94.8% 658

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

Woolsthorpe Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.7% 58

—

Not a volunteer

80.3% 236

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Woolsthorpe Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.5%

$450-$599/mo

6.4%

$600-$799/mo

8.5%

$800-$999/mo

21.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

8.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Woolsthorpe How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.7%

Did not go to work

11.8%

Walked only

8.1%

Car (passenger)

7.5%

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

Woolsthorpe Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.1%

1 vehicle

16.2%

2 vehicles

43.2%

3 vehicles

18.2%

4+ vehicles

18.2%

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

Woolsthorpe Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.6%

2 bedrooms

9.8%

3 bedrooms

53.1%

4 bedrooms

25.9%

5 bedrooms

5.6%

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

Woolsthorpe Population Mobility

7.9%

moved in the last year

22.9%

moved in the last 5 years

1.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Woolsthorpe Indigenous Population

0.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

697

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Woolsthorpe Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Stroke

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

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

Woolsthorpe Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.6%

$1-$149/wk

3.2%

$150-$299/wk

7.2%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

12.7%

$800-$999/wk

14.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.0%

$3,500+/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Woolsthorpe Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.4%

Couple — children under 15

31.0%

Couple — no children under 15

17.7%

One parent — no children under 15

8.2%

One parent — children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Woolsthorpe Military Service

🏅

Previously served

2.6% 8

👤

Never served

97.4% 295

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Woolsthorpe Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.3% 48

—

Did not provide

83.7% 246

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Woolsthorpe Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

1 child

9.7%

2 children

25.7%

3 children

24.3%

4 children

6.9%

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

Woolsthorpe When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

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

Woolsthorpe Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.5%

5–14 hours

31.1%

15–29 hours

13.3%

30+ hours

15.0%

Did not do domestic work

19.1%

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

Woolsthorpe Household Size

1 person

25.4%

2 persons

38.0%

3 persons

17.6%

4 persons

9.9%

5 persons

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Woolsthorpe Where Residents Moved From

Same address

314

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Woolsthorpe Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.2%

Blended family — no other children

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Woolsthorpe Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 15 total

Break & Enter

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Public Order

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Woolsthorpe Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,548/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.9%

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

If you earn X in Woolsthorpe

Your weekly income

≈ $6,708/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,348/wk

Rent share 12.9%

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Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Warracknabeal

Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Ouyen

Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $35/wk

Donald

Income: $604/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Woolsthorpe vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Buln Buln East

Pop: 182 Income: $817/wk Rent: $250/wk

Glen Alvie

Pop: 182 Income: $711/wk Rent: $243/wk

Merriang

Pop: 182 Income: $729/wk Rent: $300/wk

Mangalore (Vic.)

Pop: 183 Income: $900/wk Rent: $274/wk

Erica

Pop: 184 Income: $695/wk Rent: $203/wk

Harrow

Pop: 184 Income: $905/wk Rent: $85/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woolsthorpe

What is the population of Woolsthorpe VIC?

The population of Woolsthorpe VIC is 364 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².Woolsthorpe is ranked #5,602 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Woolsthorpe?

The median personal income in Woolsthorpe VIC is $755 per week, or $39,260 per year.The median household income is $1,548 per week.Family income is $1,857 per week.Woolsthorpe is ranked #4,428 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Woolsthorpe?

Median rent in Woolsthorpe VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 12.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Woolsthorpe ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Woolsthorpe?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woolsthorpe VIC is $1,042. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Woolsthorpe?

The median age in Woolsthorpe VIC is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Woolsthorpe a good suburb to live in?

Woolsthorpe is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 364.The median income is $755/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.9% 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: 22851. All dollar figures in AUD.