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Wootha QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wootha QLD is 258 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wootha is $632 per week ($32,864 per year). Median rent in Wootha is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Wootha has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Wootha has a population density of 15.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wootha is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wootha is $2,210.

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Wootha Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wootha Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$632/wk

$32,864 per year

#6581 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,210/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wootha Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (127) Female 50.4% (129)

Population Density

15.0

people per km²

258 people · 17.2 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,839

Family income/wk

Wootha 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)

Wootha Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

68.8% 44 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

31.3% 20 dwellings

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

Wootha Country of Birth

Australia

90.3%

England

5.4%

Germany

4.3%

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

Wootha Religion

No Religion

41.9%

Not stated

22.5%

Anglican

15.8%

Catholic

10.3%

Lutheran

3.6%

Uniting Church

2.8%

Buddhism

2.0%

Christian (other)

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wootha Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

62.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.3%

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

Wootha Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish

100.0%

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

Wootha Employment

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Employed full-time

26.3% 46 people

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Employed part-time

20.0% 35 people

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Unemployed

2.3% 4 people

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Not in labour force

51.4% 90 people

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

Wootha Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

33.0%

Certificate III/IV

26.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.3%

Postgraduate Degree

13.6%

Certificate I/II

2.9%

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

Wootha Occupation

Managers

31.9%

Professionals

29.0%

Clerical & Administrative

14.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.7%

Community & Personal Service

5.8%

Sales Workers

5.8%

Labourers

4.3%

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

Wootha Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.6%

Engineering

16.2%

Health

16.2%

Architecture & Building

10.3%

Society & Culture

10.3%

Education

8.8%

Creative Arts

7.4%

Agriculture & Environment

5.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.4%

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

Wootha Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wootha Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

13.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

17.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.7%

$4,000+/wk

13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wootha Marital Status

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Married

62.1% 131

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Separated

2.8% 6

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Divorced

6.6% 14

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Widowed

2.8% 6

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Never married

25.6% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wootha Ancestry

Australian

32.1%

English

28.4%

Irish

12.4%

Scottish

9.7%

Other

6.0%

German

3.3%

New Zealander

2.0%

Chinese

1.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.3%

Dutch

1.0%

French

1.0%

Greek

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wootha School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

25.8%

Primary — Government

19.4%

Pre-school

16.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

16.1%

Secondary — Government

12.9%

Vocational Education

9.7%

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

Wootha Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.4% 10

✅

No need for assistance

97.6% 409

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

Wootha Volunteering

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Volunteer

25.4% 45

—

Not a volunteer

74.6% 132

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wootha Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

35.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wootha How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.1%

Car (passenger)

7.4%

Did not go to work

7.4%

Walked only

5.6%

Other

5.6%

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

Wootha Car Ownership

1 vehicle

30.3%

2 vehicles

30.3%

3 vehicles

25.0%

4+ vehicles

14.5%

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

Wootha Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.0%

2 bedrooms

12.5%

3 bedrooms

37.5%

4 bedrooms

32.5%

5 bedrooms

8.8%

6+ bedrooms

3.8%

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

Wootha Population Mobility

6.6%

moved in the last year

27.2%

moved in the last 5 years

5.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

44.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wootha Indigenous Population

4.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

417

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wootha Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Diabetes

Arthritis

Cancer

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Asthma

Stroke

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

Wootha Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.9%

$1-$149/wk

6.5%

$150-$299/wk

3.9%

$300-$399/wk

11.0%

$400-$499/wk

5.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

11.7%

$800-$999/wk

8.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

1.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.6%

$3,500+/wk

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wootha Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.4%

Couple — children under 15

35.4%

Couple — no children under 15

22.9%

One parent — no children under 15

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wootha Military Service

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Previously served

5.0% 9

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Never served

95.0% 170

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wootha Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.9% 32

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Did not provide

82.1% 147

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wootha Children Ever Born

No children

22.2%

1 child

11.1%

2 children

33.3%

3 children

33.3%

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

Wootha When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2020

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

Wootha Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.7%

5–14 hours

22.6%

15–29 hours

23.2%

30+ hours

15.3%

Did not do domestic work

15.3%

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

Wootha Household Size

1 person

19.3%

2 persons

43.4%

3 persons

13.3%

4 persons

10.8%

5 persons

8.4%

6+ persons

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wootha Where Residents Moved From

Same address

198

Moved from QLD

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

Wootha Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wootha Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,766/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.0%

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

If you earn X in Wootha

Your weekly income

≈ $7,653/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,466/wk

Rent share 17.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $569/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $50/wk

Wondai

Income: $527/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $75/wk

Malanda

Income: $597/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $50/wk

Yungaburra

Income: $722/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $10/wk

Stanthorpe

Income: $564/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $50/wk

Childers (Qld)

Income: $545/wk Rent: $265/wk Save: $35/wk

Julatten

Income: $559/wk Rent: $275/wk Save: $25/wk

Elliott Heads

Income: $580/wk Rent: $293/wk Save: $7/wk

Wootha vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Bromelton

Pop: 129 Income: $710/wk Rent: $245/wk

Berat

Pop: 129 Income: $560/wk Rent: $310/wk

Cedarton

Pop: 129 Income: $505/wk Rent: $345/wk

Croftby

Pop: 129 Income: $578/wk Rent: $260/wk

Kandanga Creek

Pop: 129 Income: $618/wk Rent: $248/wk

Mount Walker (Qld)

Pop: 129 Income: $592/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wootha

What is the population of Wootha QLD?

The population of Wootha QLD is 258 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15.0 people per km².Wootha is ranked #6,351 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wootha?

The median personal income in Wootha QLD is $632 per week, or $32,864 per year.The median household income is $1,766 per week.Family income is $1,839 per week.Wootha is ranked #6,581 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wootha?

Median rent in Wootha QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 17.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wootha ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wootha?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wootha QLD is $2,210. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wootha?

The median age in Wootha QLD is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wootha a good suburb to live in?

Wootha is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 258.The median income is $632/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.0% 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: 33163. All dollar figures in AUD.