Suburbs Wooreen

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Wooreen VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wooreen VIC is 91 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wooreen is $700 per week ($36,400 per year). Median rent in Wooreen is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Wooreen has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Wooreen has a population density of 4.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wooreen is $1,550.

There were 3 recorded offences in Wooreen in 2024-24, a rate of 33 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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📍 Wooreen, Victoria — 38.4145°S, 146.0050°E

Crime: Low Med High

Wooreen Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wooreen Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$700/wk
$36,400 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
👤
Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,550/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wooreen Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.3% (47) Female 44.7% (38)

Population Density

4.7
people per km²
91 people · 19.2 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,666
Family income/wk

Wooreen Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wooreen Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
53.1% 17 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
46.9% 15 dwellings

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

Wooreen Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wooreen Religion

No Religion
51.0%
Catholic
19.4%
Anglican
9.2%
Not stated
9.2%
Baptist
8.2%
Pentecostal
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wooreen Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
35.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
22.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.6%

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

Wooreen Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin
100.0%

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

Wooreen Employment

💼
Employed full-time
42.5% 31 people
⏰
Employed part-time
28.8% 21 people
🏠
Not in labour force
28.8% 21 people

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

Wooreen Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
69.2%
Bachelor Degree
19.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.5%

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

Wooreen Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
28.0%
Professionals
20.0%
Clerical & Administrative
16.0%
Managers
12.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
12.0%
Labourers
12.0%

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

Wooreen Field of Study

Architecture & Building
35.3%
Engineering
23.5%
Agriculture & Environment
23.5%
Management & Commerce
17.6%

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

Wooreen Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wooreen Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
26.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
21.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
21.7%
$4,000+/wk
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wooreen Marital Status

💍
Married
54.2% 39
📋
Divorced
5.6% 4
🕊️
Widowed
9.7% 7
👤
Never married
30.6% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wooreen Ancestry

English
34.1%
Australian
31.0%
Scottish
9.5%
Irish
7.9%
Dutch
5.6%
German
5.6%
Italian
3.2%
Other
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wooreen School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
53.8%
Secondary — Government
46.2%

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

Wooreen Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 150

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

Wooreen Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
26.1% 18
—
Not a volunteer
73.9% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wooreen Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wooreen How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
79.4%
Did not go to work
11.8%
Walked only
8.8%

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

Wooreen Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.2%
2 vehicles
38.9%
3 vehicles
27.8%
4+ vehicles
11.1%

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

Wooreen Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
60.0%
4 bedrooms
26.7%
5 bedrooms
13.3%

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

Wooreen Population Mobility

10.3%
moved in the last year
35.7%
moved in the last 5 years
2.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wooreen Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
166
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wooreen Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Asthma
4
Arthritis
3
Heart disease
3

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

Wooreen Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
10.9%
$400-$499/wk
6.5%
$500-$649/wk
6.5%
$800-$999/wk
8.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
17.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wooreen Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
45.6%
Couple — no children
32.4%
Couple — no children under 15
11.8%
One parent — no children under 15
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wooreen Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
10.0% 7
—
Did not provide
90.0% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wooreen Children Ever Born

No children
30.0%
2 children
40.0%
3 children
30.0%

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

Wooreen When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3

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

Wooreen Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.4%
5–14 hours
34.3%
15–29 hours
20.9%
30+ hours
6.0%
Did not do domestic work
16.4%

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

Wooreen Household Size

1 person
8.8%
2 persons
52.9%
3 persons
20.6%
4 persons
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wooreen Where Residents Moved From

Same address
70
Moved from VIC
5
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Wooreen Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wooreen Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 3 total

Theft
2
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2022
2024

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

Wooreen Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,708/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.6%

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

If you earn X in Wooreen

≈ $7,401/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,408/wk
Rent share 17.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $613/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $90/wk
Mortlake (Vic.)
Income: $572/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $80/wk
Terang
Income: $651/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $75/wk
Wahgunyah
Income: $696/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $70/wk
Heywood
Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $120/wk
Warracknabeal
Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $120/wk
Boolarra
Income: $599/wk Rent: $218/wk Save: $82/wk
Tallangatta
Income: $637/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $60/wk

Wooreen vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Darlimurla
Pop: 46 Income: $824/wk
Bradvale
Pop: 46 Income: $575/wk Rent: $73/wk
Bromley
Pop: 46 Income: $469/wk
Drik Drik
Pop: 46 Income: $754/wk Rent: $160/wk
Huntly North
Pop: 46 Income: $665/wk Rent: $220/wk
Jarvis Creek
Pop: 46 Income: $900/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wooreen

What is the population of Wooreen VIC?

The population of Wooreen VIC is 91 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Wooreen?

The median personal income in Wooreen VIC is $700 per week, or $36,400 per year.The median household income is $1,708 per week.Family income is $1,666 per week.

How much is rent in Wooreen?

Median rent in Wooreen VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 17.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wooreen?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wooreen VIC is $1,550. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wooreen?

The median age in Wooreen VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wooreen a good suburb to live in?

Wooreen is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 91.The median income is $700/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.6% 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: 22856. All dollar figures in AUD.