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Woorabinda QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Woorabinda, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Woorabinda QLD is 1,019 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woorabinda is $361 per week ($18,772 per year). Median rent in Woorabinda is $120 per week ($520 per month). Woorabinda has a median age of 23 years, younger than the national median of 38. Woorabinda has a population density of 4.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

There were 662 recorded offences in Woorabinda in 2025-26, a rate of 650 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (232 offences).

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Woorabinda Population

residents (Census 2021)

Woorabinda Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$361/wk

$18,772 per year

#8804 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$120/wk

$520 per month

#8508 of 14,663

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Median Age

23years

15 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 3.3 · 1.2 per bedroom

Woorabinda Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.6% (475) Female 53.4% (545)

Population Density

4.6

people per km²

1,019 people · 219.5 km²

Households

3.3

Avg household size

1.2

Persons per bedroom

$707

Family income/wk

Woorabinda 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)

Woorabinda Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Woorabinda Religion

No Religion

31.5%

Anglican

24.5%

Othr Protestnt

17.7%

Catholic

13.4%

Not stated

6.7%

Pentecostal

2.2%

Christian (other)

2.0%

Baptist

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Woorabinda Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

45.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

29.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.7%

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

Woorabinda Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

55.0%

Other

45.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Woorabinda Employment

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Employed full-time

17.7% 108 people

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Employed part-time

12.0% 73 people

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Unemployed

7.9% 48 people

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Not in labour force

62.5% 381 people

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

Woorabinda Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.4%

Certificate I/II

13.6%

Bachelor Degree

12.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.3%

Postgraduate Degree

2.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.9%

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

Woorabinda Occupation

Professionals

33.6%

Community & Personal Service

21.8%

Managers

10.9%

Clerical & Administrative

10.0%

Labourers

9.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.4%

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

Woorabinda Field of Study

Education

26.4%

Health

20.8%

Society & Culture

11.3%

Management & Commerce

11.3%

Engineering

9.4%

Architecture & Building

8.5%

Creative Arts

5.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.8%

Agriculture & Environment

2.8%

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

Woorabinda Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Woorabinda Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

2.2%

$150-$299/wk

12.6%

$300-$399/wk

10.8%

$400-$499/wk

10.0%

$500-$649/wk

12.1%

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

1.3%

$4,000+/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Woorabinda Marital Status

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Married

11.2% 74

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Separated

1.5% 10

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Divorced

1.5% 10

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Widowed

2.9% 19

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Never married

82.8% 545

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Woorabinda Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

85.6%

Other

8.4%

Australian

2.3%

English

1.9%

Irish

0.6%

German

0.5%

New Zealander

0.4%

Scottish

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Woorabinda School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

59.6%

Secondary — Government

21.9%

Pre-school

9.3%

Vocational Education

5.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.6%

Secondary — Catholic

1.5%

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

Woorabinda Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.6% 66

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No need for assistance

96.4% 1,793

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

Woorabinda Volunteering

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Volunteer

6.2% 38

—

Not a volunteer

93.8% 573

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Woorabinda How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

46.5%

Walked only

42.2%

Car (passenger)

5.9%

Did not go to work

3.8%

Truck

1.6%

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

Woorabinda Car Ownership

0 vehicles

45.5%

1 vehicle

38.2%

2 vehicles

9.5%

3 vehicles

5.8%

4+ vehicles

1.1%

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

Woorabinda Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.0%

2 bedrooms

36.2%

3 bedrooms

37.6%

4 bedrooms

17.0%

5 bedrooms

2.2%

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

Woorabinda Population Mobility

17.4%

moved in the last year

39.9%

moved in the last 5 years

22.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

38.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Woorabinda Indigenous Population

94.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

1,851

Indigenous residents

102

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Woorabinda Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Mental health

Heart disease

Asthma

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Arthritis

Stroke

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

Woorabinda Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.6%

$150-$299/wk

41.2%

$300-$399/wk

6.9%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.9%

$3,500+/wk

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Woorabinda Family Structure

One parent — children under 15

53.8%

Couple — children under 15

26.5%

One parent — no children under 15

11.5%

Couple — no children

5.9%

Couple — no children under 15

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Woorabinda Military Service

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Previously served

0.5% 3

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Never served

99.5% 617

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Woorabinda Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.3% 69

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Did not provide

88.7% 541

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Woorabinda Children Ever Born

No children

35.7%

1 child

11.6%

2 children

13.4%

3 children

15.2%

4 children

18.8%

5+ children

5.4%

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

Woorabinda When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

2001–2010

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

Woorabinda Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

51.0%

5–14 hours

16.6%

15–29 hours

3.9%

30+ hours

1.8%

Did not do domestic work

26.7%

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

Woorabinda Household Size

1 person

25.0%

2 persons

15.9%

3 persons

20.7%

4 persons

12.3%

5 persons

9.8%

6+ persons

16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Woorabinda Where Residents Moved From

Same address

794

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Woorabinda Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

66.7%

Step family — no other children

9.5%

Blended family — no other children

9.5%

Step family — other children present

7.1%

Other couple — children only

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Woorabinda Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 662 total

Assault

232

Domestic Violence

130

Drug Offences

114

Theft

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Weapons

Traffic

Sexual Offences

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Woorabinda Schools

schools nearby

government

690

avg ICSEA score

241

total students

Woorabinda State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 184 students

700

ICSEA

Wadja Wadja High School Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 57 students

680

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Woorabinda Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $684/wk

Median Rent $120/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.5%

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

If you earn X in Woorabinda

Your weekly income

≈ $2,964/month

Median rent $120/wk

Left after rent $564/wk

Rent share 17.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cherbourg

Income: $375/wk Rent: $100/wk Save: $20/wk

Kowanyama

Income: $341/wk Rent: $115/wk Save: $5/wk

Woorabinda vs State & National Average

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Campwin Beach

Pop: 511 Income: $766/wk Rent: $340/wk

West Ipswich

Pop: 512 Income: $600/wk Rent: $270/wk

Woodbury (Qld)

Pop: 514 Income: $747/wk Rent: $351/wk

Belivah

Pop: 515 Income: $900/wk Rent: $410/wk

Bidwill (Qld)

Pop: 517 Income: $629/wk Rent: $260/wk

Mount Mee

Pop: 519 Income: $626/wk Rent: $305/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woorabinda

What is the population of Woorabinda QLD?

The population of Woorabinda QLD is 1,019 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.6 people per km².Woorabinda is ranked #3,952 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Woorabinda?

The median personal income in Woorabinda QLD is $361 per week, or $18,772 per year.The median household income is $684 per week.Family income is $707 per week.Woorabinda is ranked #8,804 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Woorabinda?

Median rent in Woorabinda QLD is $120 per week ($520 per month).Rent represents 17.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Woorabinda ranks #8,508 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Woorabinda?

The median age in Woorabinda QLD is 23 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Woorabinda a good suburb to live in?

Woorabinda is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,019.The median income is $361/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.5% 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: 33156. All dollar figures in AUD.