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Wooroolin QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wooroolin QLD is 319 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wooroolin is $737 per week ($38,324 per year). Median rent in Wooroolin is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Wooroolin has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Wooroolin has a population density of 2.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wooroolin is $1,160.

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Wooroolin Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wooroolin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$737/wk

$38,324 per year

#4796 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

#6627 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,160/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wooroolin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (162) Female 48.6% (153)

Population Density

2.8

people per km²

319 people · 112.0 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,713

Family income/wk

Wooroolin 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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wooroolin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.9% 45 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.1% 40 dwellings

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

Wooroolin Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Wooroolin Religion

No Religion

44.6%

Anglican

14.0%

Not stated

13.0%

Catholic

9.4%

Uniting Church

6.2%

Lutheran

4.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.2%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wooroolin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.5%

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

Wooroolin Employment

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Employed full-time

42.9% 97 people

⏰

Employed part-time

22.1% 50 people

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Not in labour force

35.0% 79 people

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

Wooroolin Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.1%

Bachelor Degree

16.8%

Certificate I/II

6.3%

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

Wooroolin Occupation

Managers

23.4%

Clerical & Administrative

20.8%

Community & Personal Service

15.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.4%

Professionals

7.8%

Labourers

6.5%

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

Wooroolin Field of Study

Management & Commerce

27.5%

Engineering

17.5%

Health

12.5%

Education

10.0%

Agriculture & Environment

8.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.5%

Architecture & Building

6.3%

Society & Culture

6.3%

Information Technology

3.8%

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

Wooroolin Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wooroolin Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

2.8%

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

10.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.8%

$4,000+/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wooroolin Marital Status

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Married

49.6% 129

↔️

Separated

3.5% 9

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Divorced

8.1% 21

🕊️

Widowed

5.0% 13

👤

Never married

33.8% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wooroolin Ancestry

English

35.6%

Australian

29.9%

Irish

9.7%

German

9.3%

Scottish

7.1%

Other

4.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.1%

Dutch

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wooroolin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

14.5%

Secondary — Government

14.5%

Pre-school

11.3%

Secondary — Catholic

9.7%

Vocational Education

8.1%

Primary — Catholic

4.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.8%

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

Wooroolin Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.8% 33

✅

No need for assistance

94.2% 535

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

Wooroolin Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.5% 49

—

Not a volunteer

79.5% 190

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wooroolin Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

7.5%

$600-$799/mo

12.5%

$800-$999/mo

20.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

10.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wooroolin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.5%

Car (passenger)

7.4%

Did not go to work

7.4%

Walked only

6.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

2.9%

Other

2.2%

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

Wooroolin Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.5%

2 vehicles

44.3%

3 vehicles

16.0%

4+ vehicles

14.2%

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

Wooroolin Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.4%

2 bedrooms

7.0%

3 bedrooms

55.3%

4 bedrooms

22.8%

5 bedrooms

10.5%

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

Wooroolin Population Mobility

12.9%

moved in the last year

35.9%

moved in the last 5 years

0.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wooroolin Indigenous Population

4.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

559

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wooroolin Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Stroke

Heart disease

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

Wooroolin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.2%

$150-$299/wk

4.9%

$300-$399/wk

5.9%

$400-$499/wk

7.0%

$500-$649/wk

1.6%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

21.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wooroolin Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.9%

Couple — no children

38.6%

Couple — no children under 15

9.2%

One parent — children under 15

7.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wooroolin Military Service

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Previously served

2.6% 6

👤

Never served

97.4% 225

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wooroolin Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.4% 31

—

Did not provide

86.6% 201

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wooroolin Children Ever Born

No children

30.8%

2 children

25.3%

3 children

35.2%

4 children

5.5%

5+ children

3.3%

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

Wooroolin When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

2001–2010

2017

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

Wooroolin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.9%

5–14 hours

26.5%

15–29 hours

20.1%

30+ hours

8.5%

Did not do domestic work

20.9%

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

Wooroolin Household Size

1 person

22.8%

2 persons

41.2%

3 persons

10.5%

4 persons

11.4%

5 persons

4.4%

6+ persons

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wooroolin Where Residents Moved From

Same address

250

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Wooroolin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

72.0%

Blended family — no other children

28.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wooroolin Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,437/wk

Median Rent $240/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.7%

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

If you earn X in Wooroolin

Your weekly income

≈ $6,227/month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $1,197/wk

Rent share 16.7%

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Income: $643/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $20/wk

Wooroolin vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Blackbutt South

Pop: 160 Income: $447/wk Rent: $220/wk

Red Hill (Western Downs - Qld)

Pop: 160 Income: $875/wk Rent: $300/wk

Cloyna

Pop: 160 Income: $517/wk Rent: $160/wk

Priestdale

Pop: 160 Income: $881/wk Rent: $575/wk

Wrights Creek (Qld)

Pop: 160 Income: $1,010/wk Rent: $300/wk

Emu Vale

Pop: 161 Income: $527/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wooroolin

What is the population of Wooroolin QLD?

The population of Wooroolin QLD is 319 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.8 people per km².Wooroolin is ranked #5,886 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wooroolin?

The median personal income in Wooroolin QLD is $737 per week, or $38,324 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,713 per week.Wooroolin is ranked #4,796 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wooroolin?

Median rent in Wooroolin QLD is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 16.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wooroolin ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wooroolin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wooroolin QLD is $1,160. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wooroolin?

The median age in Wooroolin QLD is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wooroolin a good suburb to live in?

Wooroolin is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 319.The median income is $737/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.7% 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: 33158. All dollar figures in AUD.