South Australia · Suburb Profile

Woomera SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Woomera SA is 132 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woomera is $1,275 per week ($66,300 per year). Median rent in Woomera is $103 per week ($446 per month). Woomera has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Woomera has a population density of 2.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents).

There were 2 recorded offences in Woomera in 2024-25, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Woomera Population

residents (Census 2021)

Woomera Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,275/wk

$66,300 per year

#305 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$103/wk

$446 per month

#8612 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.6 per bedroom

Woomera Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.2% (77) Female 43.8% (60)

Population Density

2.8

people per km²

132 people · 46.8 km²

Households

1.7

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$2,062

Family income/wk

Woomera Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Woomera Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Woomera Religion

No Religion

41.2%

Catholic

17.6%

Not stated

9.9%

Anglican

9.9%

Christian (other)

6.9%

Lutheran

6.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.6%

Uniting Church

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Woomera Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.8%

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

Woomera Employment

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Employed full-time

62.5% 65 people

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Employed part-time

18.3% 19 people

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Unemployed

4.8% 5 people

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Not in labour force

14.4% 15 people

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

Woomera Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

68.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.2%

Postgraduate Degree

4.8%

Bachelor Degree

4.8%

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

Woomera Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.3%

Community & Personal Service

17.3%

Clerical & Administrative

17.3%

Managers

14.7%

Labourers

14.7%

Professionals

10.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.0%

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

Woomera Field of Study

Engineering

38.1%

Health

17.5%

Management & Commerce

17.5%

Education

11.1%

Architecture & Building

7.9%

Society & Culture

7.9%

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

Woomera Dwelling Types

Separate house

91.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Woomera Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

5.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

20.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

16.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

24.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.1%

$4,000+/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Woomera Marital Status

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Married

42.7% 47

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Separated

3.6% 4

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Divorced

10.0% 11

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Never married

43.6% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Woomera Ancestry

Australian

33.3%

English

33.3%

German

8.6%

Scottish

7.4%

Other

7.4%

Irish

3.7%

South African

2.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Italian

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Woomera School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.0%

Pre-school

30.0%

Secondary — Government

30.0%

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

Woomera Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.2% 18

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No need for assistance

92.8% 231

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

Woomera Volunteering

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Volunteer

39.4% 41

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Not a volunteer

60.6% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Woomera How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

56.4%

Walked only

34.6%

Did not go to work

5.1%

Car (passenger)

3.8%

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

Woomera Car Ownership

1 vehicle

53.6%

2 vehicles

31.9%

3 vehicles

10.1%

4+ vehicles

4.3%

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

Woomera Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.8%

2 bedrooms

6.3%

3 bedrooms

71.4%

4 bedrooms

17.5%

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

Woomera Population Mobility

38.5%

moved in the last year

62.0%

moved in the last 5 years

2.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

77.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Woomera Indigenous Population

2.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

233

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Woomera Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Lung condition

Arthritis

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

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

Woomera Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

2.9%

$1-$149/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

2.9%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

17.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

15.7%

$3,500+/wk

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Woomera Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.9%

Couple — no children

43.7%

One parent — children under 15

4.2%

One parent — no children under 15

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Woomera Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

19.6% 19

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Previously served

7.2% 7

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Never served

73.2% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Woomera Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.0% 19

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Did not provide

81.0% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Woomera Children Ever Born

No children

31.8%

2 children

50.0%

3 children

18.2%

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

Woomera When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

2001–2010

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

Woomera Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.8%

5–14 hours

35.6%

15–29 hours

8.9%

30+ hours

11.9%

Did not do domestic work

22.8%

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

Woomera Household Size

1 person

59.2%

2 persons

28.2%

4 persons

12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Woomera Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from SA

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

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

Woomera Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

50.0%

Blended family — no other children

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Woomera Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Property Damage

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Woomera Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,829/wk

Median Rent $103/wk

Rent-to-Income 5.6%

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

If you earn X in Woomera

Your weekly income

≈ $7,926/month

Median rent $103/wk

Left after rent $1,726/wk

Rent share 5.6%

Woomera vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Cape Jaffa

Pop: 66 Income: $675/wk Rent: $280/wk

Alma (SA)

Pop: 66 Income: $1,083/wk Rent: $290/wk

Pearlah

Pop: 66 Income: $483/wk

Pine Hill

Pop: 66 Income: $949/wk Rent: $50/wk

Yaninee

Pop: 66 Income: $828/wk Rent: $100/wk

Bagot Well

Pop: 67 Income: $824/wk Rent: $450/wk

Compare Woomera

Woomera vs Cape Jaffa →Woomera vs Alma (SA) →Woomera vs Pearlah →Woomera vs Pine Hill →

Frequently Asked Questions About Woomera

What is the population of Woomera SA?

The population of Woomera SA is 132 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.8 people per km².Woomera is ranked #8,121 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Woomera?

The median personal income in Woomera SA is $1,275 per week, or $66,300 per year.The median household income is $1,829 per week.Family income is $2,062 per week.Woomera is ranked #305 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Woomera?

Median rent in Woomera SA is $103 per week ($446 per month).Rent represents 5.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Woomera ranks #8,612 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Woomera?

The median age in Woomera SA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Woomera a good suburb to live in?

Woomera is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 132.The median income is $1,275/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.6% 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: 41655. All dollar figures in AUD.