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Woomargama NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Woomargama NSW is 173 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woomargama is $822 per week ($42,744 per year). Median rent in Woomargama is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Woomargama has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Woomargama has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woomargama is $1,200.

There were 1 recorded offences in Woomargama in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Woomargama Population

residents (Census 2021)

Woomargama Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$822/wk

$42,744 per year

#3217 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,200/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Woomargama Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (91) Female 46.2% (78)

Population Density

1.2

people per km²

173 people · 140.7 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,156

Family income/wk

Woomargama 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Woomargama Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.4% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.6% 34 dwellings

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

Woomargama Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Woomargama Religion

No Religion

41.1%

Anglican

24.4%

Catholic

14.9%

Uniting Church

7.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.0%

Not stated

4.8%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Woomargama Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.2%

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

Woomargama Employment

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Employed full-time

44.4% 55 people

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Employed part-time

20.2% 25 people

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Not in labour force

35.5% 44 people

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

Woomargama Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.8%

Bachelor Degree

21.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.2%

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

Woomargama Occupation

Managers

27.1%

Clerical & Administrative

20.8%

Professionals

18.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.3%

Community & Personal Service

8.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.3%

Sales Workers

8.3%

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

Woomargama Field of Study

Health

19.7%

Agriculture & Environment

18.0%

Engineering

14.8%

Management & Commerce

14.8%

Education

9.8%

Architecture & Building

6.6%

Society & Culture

6.6%

Creative Arts

4.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.9%

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

Woomargama Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Woomargama Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

6.8%

$400-$499/wk

9.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

15.9%

$4,000+/wk

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Woomargama Marital Status

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Married

57.2% 79

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Divorced

8.0% 11

🕊️

Widowed

5.8% 8

👤

Never married

29.0% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Woomargama Ancestry

Australian

38.7%

English

30.2%

Scottish

7.7%

Irish

7.2%

German

6.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.0%

Other

2.1%

Italian

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Woomargama School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

37.8%

Primary — Government

27.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

27.0%

Pre-school

8.1%

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

Woomargama Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.9% 23

✅

No need for assistance

93.1% 309

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

Woomargama Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.5% 24

—

Not a volunteer

81.5% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Woomargama Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

18.5%

$600-$799/mo

14.8%

$800-$999/mo

14.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Woomargama How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.3%

Truck

9.4%

Car (passenger)

4.7%

Did not go to work

4.7%

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

Woomargama Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.4%

2 vehicles

41.8%

3 vehicles

19.4%

4+ vehicles

13.4%

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

Woomargama Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.7%

2 bedrooms

15.6%

3 bedrooms

46.9%

4 bedrooms

25.0%

5 bedrooms

7.8%

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

Woomargama Population Mobility

13.0%

moved in the last year

44.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Woomargama Indigenous Population

5.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

303

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Woomargama Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Stroke

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

Woomargama Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.2%

$1-$149/wk

7.8%

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

5.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

6.0%

$650-$799/wk

6.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Woomargama Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.8%

Couple — no children

34.8%

Couple — no children under 15

8.7%

One parent — no children under 15

5.8%

One parent — children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Woomargama Military Service

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Previously served

3.2% 4

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Never served

96.8% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Woomargama Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.4% 17

—

Did not provide

86.6% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Woomargama Children Ever Born

No children

17.5%

1 child

20.0%

2 children

45.0%

3 children

17.5%

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

Woomargama Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.4%

5–14 hours

31.1%

15–29 hours

21.0%

30+ hours

9.2%

Did not do domestic work

25.2%

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

Woomargama Household Size

1 person

31.3%

2 persons

34.4%

3 persons

6.3%

4 persons

23.4%

5 persons

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Woomargama Where Residents Moved From

Same address

140

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Woomargama Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

52.0%

Blended family — no other children

28.0%

Step family — no other children

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Woomargama Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Woomargama Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,583/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.8%

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

If you earn X in Woomargama

Your weekly income

≈ $6,860/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,333/wk

Rent share 15.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Hamilton South

Income: $770/wk Rent: $162/wk Save: $88/wk

Darlington Point

Income: $736/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Trangie

Income: $711/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $70/wk

Coleambally

Income: $841/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $70/wk

Warren

Income: $740/wk Rent: $215/wk Save: $35/wk

Gundagai

Income: $673/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

Malabar

Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $100/wk

South Coogee

Income: $958/wk Rent: $207/wk Save: $43/wk

Woomargama vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Berremangra

Pop: 87 Income: $843/wk

Budgong

Pop: 87 Income: $668/wk

Calliope (NSW)

Pop: 87 Income: $665/wk Rent: $280/wk

Grogan

Pop: 87 Income: $1,089/wk Rent: $125/wk

Kyalite

Pop: 87 Income: $743/wk

Maules Creek

Pop: 87 Income: $749/wk Rent: $390/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woomargama

What is the population of Woomargama NSW?

The population of Woomargama NSW is 173 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².Woomargama is ranked #7,361 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Woomargama?

The median personal income in Woomargama NSW is $822 per week, or $42,744 per year.The median household income is $1,583 per week.Family income is $2,156 per week.Woomargama is ranked #3,217 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Woomargama?

Median rent in Woomargama NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 15.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Woomargama ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Woomargama?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woomargama NSW is $1,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Woomargama?

The median age in Woomargama NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Woomargama a good suburb to live in?

Woomargama is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 173.The median income is $822/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.8% 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: 14431. All dollar figures in AUD.