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Wootton NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wootton, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Wootton NSW is 228 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wootton is $572 per week ($29,744 per year). Median rent in Wootton is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Wootton has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Wootton has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wootton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wootton is $1,700.

There were 4 recorded offences in Wootton in 2025-26, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (2 offences).

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Wootton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wootton Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$572/wk

$29,744 per year

#7484 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$310/wk

$1,343 per month

#4328 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

57years

19 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,700/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wootton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.2% (123) Female 46.8% (108)

Population Density

2.1

people per km²

228 people · 107.8 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,321

Family income/wk

Wootton 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wootton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

69.1% 56 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

30.9% 25 dwellings

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

Wootton Country of Birth

Australia

96.6%

England

3.4%

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

Wootton Religion

No Religion

37.3%

Not stated

20.0%

Anglican

18.7%

Catholic

14.7%

Uniting Church

4.0%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Other Religions Tot

1.8%

Buddhism

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wootton Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

42.5%

Year 12 or equivalent

36.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.8%

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

Wootton Employment

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Employed full-time

19.0% 35 people

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Employed part-time

23.4% 43 people

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Unemployed

4.3% 8 people

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Not in labour force

53.3% 98 people

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

Wootton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.5%

Bachelor Degree

14.3%

Postgraduate Degree

7.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.1%

Certificate I/II

5.1%

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

Wootton Occupation

Professionals

18.5%

Managers

16.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.4%

Community & Personal Service

15.4%

Clerical & Administrative

12.3%

Labourers

9.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.7%

Sales Workers

4.6%

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

Wootton Field of Study

Management & Commerce

28.3%

Engineering

18.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.3%

Society & Culture

11.3%

Architecture & Building

9.4%

Education

7.5%

Agriculture & Environment

7.5%

Health

5.7%

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

Wootton Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wootton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.3%

$1-$149/wk

7.7%

$150-$299/wk

4.4%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.5%

$500-$649/wk

8.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.8%

$800-$999/wk

15.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.6%

$4,000+/wk

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wootton Marital Status

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Married

50.2% 101

↔️

Separated

2.5% 5

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Divorced

15.4% 31

🕊️

Widowed

4.5% 9

👤

Never married

27.4% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wootton Ancestry

Australian

32.5%

English

30.8%

Irish

11.5%

Scottish

9.1%

Other

4.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Greek

2.1%

French

1.7%

Italian

1.7%

Maltese

1.4%

New Zealander

1.4%

Polish

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wootton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.0%

Secondary — Government

28.0%

Vocational Education

20.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

12.0%

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

Wootton Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.9% 35

✅

No need for assistance

91.1% 359

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

Wootton Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

24.9% 45

—

Not a volunteer

75.1% 136

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wootton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

37.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wootton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.2%

Did not go to work

13.6%

Car (passenger)

8.5%

Truck

6.8%

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

Wootton Car Ownership

1 vehicle

28.7%

2 vehicles

47.9%

3 vehicles

18.1%

4+ vehicles

5.3%

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

Wootton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.8%

2 bedrooms

21.2%

3 bedrooms

43.3%

4 bedrooms

22.1%

5 bedrooms

6.7%

6+ bedrooms

2.9%

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

Wootton Population Mobility

14.3%

moved in the last year

36.3%

moved in the last 5 years

4.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

42.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wootton Indigenous Population

3.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

381

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wootton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Diabetes

Asthma

Stroke

Heart disease

Cancer

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

Wootton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.9%

$1-$149/wk

5.5%

$150-$299/wk

7.9%

$300-$399/wk

7.9%

$400-$499/wk

7.9%

$500-$649/wk

9.4%

$650-$799/wk

5.5%

$800-$999/wk

15.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wootton Family Structure

Couple — no children

63.0%

Couple — children under 15

14.3%

Couple — no children under 15

12.3%

One parent — children under 15

5.8%

One parent — no children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wootton Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.3% 6

👤

Never served

96.7% 176

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wootton Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.3% 33

—

Did not provide

81.7% 147

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wootton Children Ever Born

No children

21.9%

1 child

9.4%

2 children

54.7%

3 children

9.4%

4 children

4.7%

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

Wootton When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Wootton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

12.0%

5–14 hours

28.4%

15–29 hours

22.4%

30+ hours

19.1%

Did not do domestic work

18.0%

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

Wootton Household Size

1 person

34.7%

2 persons

48.0%

3 persons

10.2%

4 persons

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wootton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

168

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Wootton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.4%

Step family — no other children

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wootton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Weapons

Theft

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Wootton Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,125/wk

Median Rent $310/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.6%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Wootton

Your weekly income

≈ $4,875/month

Median rent $310/wk

Left after rent $815/wk

Rent share 27.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Nambucca Heads

Income: $499/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $30/wk

Barham

Income: $571/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $125/wk

Barraba

Income: $470/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $115/wk

Wentworth (NSW)

Income: $496/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $110/wk

Narooma

Income: $551/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $50/wk

Dorrigo

Income: $560/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $10/wk

Greenwell Point

Income: $600/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $10/wk

Grasmere

Income: $543/wk Rent: $116/wk Save: $194/wk

Wootton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bellangry

Pop: 114 Income: $583/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bundook

Pop: 114 Income: $509/wk Rent: $275/wk

Clydesdale (NSW)

Pop: 114 Income: $912/wk Rent: $360/wk

Durran Durra

Pop: 114 Income: $924/wk Rent: $430/wk

Glendon

Pop: 114 Income: $687/wk Rent: $290/wk

Mount View

Pop: 114 Income: $915/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wootton

What is the population of Wootton NSW?

The population of Wootton NSW is 228 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.1 people per km².Wootton is ranked #6,638 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wootton?

The median personal income in Wootton NSW is $572 per week, or $29,744 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,321 per week.Wootton is ranked #7,484 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wootton?

Median rent in Wootton NSW is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 27.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Wootton ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wootton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wootton NSW is $1,700. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wootton?

The median age in Wootton NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wootton a good suburb to live in?

Wootton is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 228.The median income is $572/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.6% 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: 14435. All dollar figures in AUD.