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Woonona NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Woonona, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Woonona NSW is 12,374 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woonona is $788 per week ($40,976 per year). Median rent in Woonona is $395 per week ($1,712 per month). Woonona has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Woonona has a population density of 1819.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Woonona is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woonona is $2,200.
There were 141 recorded offences in Woonona in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (44 offences).
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Woonona Population
Woonona Median Income & Rent
Woonona Demographics
Gender Split
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Woonona Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Woonona Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Woonona Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Woonona Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Woonona Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Woonona Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Woonona Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Woonona Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Woonona Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Woonona Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Woonona Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Woonona Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Woonona Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Woonona Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Woonona School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Woonona Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Woonona Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Woonona Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Woonona How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Woonona Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Woonona Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Woonona Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Woonona Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Woonona Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Woonona Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Woonona Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Woonona Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Woonona Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Woonona Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Woonona When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Woonona Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Woonona Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Woonona Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Woonona Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Woonona Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 141 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Woonona Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Woonona
What is the population of Woonona NSW?
The population of Woonona NSW is 12,374 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1819.9 people per km².Woonona is ranked #422 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Woonona?
The median personal income in Woonona NSW is $788 per week, or $40,976 per year.The median household income is $1,816 per week.Family income is $2,389 per week.Woonona is ranked #3,780 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Woonona?
Median rent in Woonona NSW is $395 per week ($1,712 per month).Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Woonona ranks #2,200 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Woonona?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woonona NSW is $2,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Woonona?
The median age in Woonona NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Woonona a good suburb to live in?
Woonona is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 12,374.The median income is $788/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% 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: 14434. All dollar figures in AUD.