Suburbs Woorarra West

Victoria · Suburb Profile

Woorarra West VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Woorarra West VIC is 48 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woorarra West is $459 per week ($23,868 per year). Median rent in Woorarra West is $230 per week ($997 per month). Woorarra West has a median age of 64 years, older than the national median of 38. Woorarra West has a population density of 5.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Woorarra West is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woorarra West is $1,517.

There were 2 recorded offences in Woorarra West in 2025-25, a rate of 42 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

Woorarra West Map

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📍 Woorarra West, Victoria — 38.5937°S, 146.2216°E

Crime: Low Med High

Woorarra West Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Woorarra West Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$459/wk
$23,868 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$230/wk
$997 per month
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Median Age
64years
26 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Woorarra West Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (27) Female 49.1% (26)

Population Density

5.9
people per km²
48 people · 8.2 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$933
Family income/wk

Woorarra West Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
35-39
50-54
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Woorarra West Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.0% 15 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 5 dwellings

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

Woorarra West Country of Birth

Australia
71.4%
England
14.3%
Germany
14.3%

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

Woorarra West Religion

No Religion
60.4%
Not stated
20.8%
Catholic
6.3%
Lutheran
6.3%
Uniting Church
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Woorarra West Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.9%

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

Woorarra West Employment

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Employed full-time
19.5% 8 people
⏰
Employed part-time
7.3% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
73.2% 30 people

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

Woorarra West Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
41.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
23.5%
Bachelor Degree
17.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.6%

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

Woorarra West Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
45.5%
Managers
27.3%
Professionals
27.3%

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

Woorarra West Field of Study

Engineering
62.5%
Education
37.5%

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

Woorarra West Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Woorarra West Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
23.1%
$800-$999/wk
46.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Woorarra West Marital Status

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Married
52.1% 25
📋
Divorced
16.7% 8
👤
Never married
31.3% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Woorarra West Ancestry

English
27.4%
Scottish
16.1%
Other
16.1%
Irish
14.5%
Australian
11.3%
German
9.7%
Dutch
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Woorarra West School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

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

Woorarra West Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
5.0% 4
✅
No need for assistance
95.0% 76

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

Woorarra West Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
37.2% 16
—
Not a volunteer
62.8% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Woorarra West How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Woorarra West Car Ownership

1 vehicle
24.0%
2 vehicles
60.0%
3 vehicles
16.0%

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

Woorarra West Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
18.2%
2 bedrooms
36.4%
3 bedrooms
45.5%

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

Woorarra West Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
7.0%
moved in the last 5 years
28.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Woorarra West Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
79
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Woorarra West Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3
Asthma
3
Heart disease
3
Mental health
3

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

Woorarra West Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
20.0%
$300-$399/wk
20.0%
$400-$499/wk
20.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Woorarra West Family Structure

Couple — no children
56.3%
Couple — children under 15
28.1%
Couple — no children under 15
15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Woorarra West Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
27.9% 12
—
Did not provide
72.1% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Woorarra West Children Ever Born

No children
57.1%
2 children
42.9%

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

Woorarra West When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1961–1970
3

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

Woorarra West Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.8%
5–14 hours
37.5%
15–29 hours
16.7%
30+ hours
8.3%
Did not do domestic work
18.8%

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

Woorarra West Household Size

1 person
17.6%
2 persons
82.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Woorarra West Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Assault
1
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Woorarra West Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $924/wk
Median Rent $230/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.9%

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

If you earn X in Woorarra West

≈ $4,004/month
Median rent $230/wk
Left after rent $694/wk
Rent share 24.9%

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Income: $538/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $30/wk
Orbost
Income: $489/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $40/wk
Yarram
Income: $523/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $5/wk

Woorarra West vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Allambee
Pop: 24 Income: $724/wk
Beazleys Bridge
Pop: 24 Income: $833/wk
Burramine South
Pop: 24 Income: $820/wk Rent: $291/wk
Burrowye
Pop: 24 Income: $1,124/wk
Loddon Vale
Pop: 24 Income: $543/wk
Nareewillock
Pop: 24 Income: $537/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woorarra West

What is the population of Woorarra West VIC?

The population of Woorarra West VIC is 48 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Woorarra West?

The median personal income in Woorarra West VIC is $459 per week, or $23,868 per year.The median household income is $924 per week.Family income is $933 per week.

How much is rent in Woorarra West?

Median rent in Woorarra West VIC is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 24.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Woorarra West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woorarra West VIC is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Woorarra West?

The median age in Woorarra West VIC is 64 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Woorarra West a good suburb to live in?

Woorarra West is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 48.The median income is $459/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.9% 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: 22855. All dollar figures in AUD.