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Worrolong SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Worrolong, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Worrolong SA is 1,293 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Worrolong is $934 per week ($48,568 per year). Median rent in Worrolong is $361 per week ($1,564 per month). Worrolong has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Worrolong has a population density of 64.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Worrolong is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Worrolong is $1,625.

There were 20 recorded offences in Worrolong in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (7 offences).

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Worrolong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Worrolong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$934/wk

$48,568 per year

#1773 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$361/wk

$1,564 per month

#2899 of 14,663

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Median Age

36years

2 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,625/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Worrolong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (659) Female 49.0% (633)

Population Density

64.9

people per km²

1,293 people · 19.9 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,284

Family income/wk

Worrolong 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)

Worrolong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

34.0% 124 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

66.0% 241 dwellings

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

Worrolong Country of Birth

Australia

94.5%

England

2.6%

China

1.0%

Germany

0.7%

India

0.7%

Hong Kong

0.5%

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

Worrolong Religion

No Religion

56.0%

Catholic

14.8%

Not stated

10.0%

Anglican

7.0%

Uniting Church

4.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.9%

Lutheran

1.8%

Pentecostal

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Worrolong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

26.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.0%

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

Worrolong Languages Spoken at Home

Other

65.2%

Cantonese

17.4%

German

17.4%

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

Worrolong Employment

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Employed full-time

50.1% 450 people

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Employed part-time

27.1% 243 people

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Unemployed

2.0% 18 people

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Not in labour force

20.8% 187 people

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

Worrolong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.4%

Bachelor Degree

22.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.2%

Postgraduate Degree

3.4%

Certificate I/II

3.4%

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

Worrolong Occupation

Professionals

25.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.8%

Managers

13.2%

Clerical & Administrative

13.2%

Community & Personal Service

12.6%

Sales Workers

6.4%

Labourers

4.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.2%

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

Worrolong Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.5%

Engineering

21.3%

Education

12.7%

Health

12.0%

Society & Culture

9.7%

Architecture & Building

8.8%

Agriculture & Environment

6.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.9%

Information Technology

0.9%

Creative Arts

0.7%

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

Worrolong Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Worrolong Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.8%

$300-$399/wk

1.1%

$400-$499/wk

1.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.1%

$650-$799/wk

4.0%

$800-$999/wk

5.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.0%

$4,000+/wk

12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Worrolong Marital Status

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Married

57.7% 576

↔️

Separated

2.2% 22

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Divorced

7.5% 75

🕊️

Widowed

3.0% 30

👤

Never married

29.6% 296

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Worrolong Ancestry

Australian

37.5%

English

29.1%

Scottish

9.4%

German

5.3%

Irish

5.3%

Other

3.8%

Dutch

3.1%

Italian

2.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

New Zealander

1.1%

Greek

1.0%

Chinese

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Worrolong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.6%

Secondary — Government

17.6%

Pre-school

10.7%

Primary — Catholic

10.3%

Vocational Education

10.3%

Secondary — Catholic

7.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.7%

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

Worrolong Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.6% 87

✅

No need for assistance

96.4% 2,315

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

Worrolong Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.3% 188

—

Not a volunteer

79.7% 739

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Worrolong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

1.6%

$300-$449/mo

2.0%

$450-$599/mo

3.3%

$600-$799/mo

4.5%

$800-$999/mo

5.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

32.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Worrolong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

84.4%

Did not go to work

10.3%

Car (passenger)

3.9%

Truck

0.9%

Walked only

0.5%

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

Worrolong Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.2%

1 vehicle

18.3%

2 vehicles

43.3%

3 vehicles

19.1%

4+ vehicles

18.1%

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

Worrolong Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

3.8%

3 bedrooms

36.8%

4 bedrooms

51.5%

5 bedrooms

6.5%

6+ bedrooms

1.5%

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

Worrolong Population Mobility

13.2%

moved in the last year

46.1%

moved in the last 5 years

1.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

74.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Worrolong Indigenous Population

1.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,392

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Worrolong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Arthritis

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

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

Worrolong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.2%

$1-$149/wk

5.3%

$150-$299/wk

3.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

2.5%

$500-$649/wk

2.2%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

13.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Worrolong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.4%

Couple — no children

26.3%

Couple — no children under 15

17.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.9%

One parent — no children under 15

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Worrolong Military Service

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Previously served

1.8% 17

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Never served

98.2% 913

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Worrolong Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.1% 131

—

Did not provide

85.9% 796

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Worrolong Children Ever Born

No children

28.3%

1 child

9.4%

2 children

36.1%

3 children

21.9%

4 children

4.2%

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

Worrolong When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

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

Worrolong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.8%

5–14 hours

34.4%

15–29 hours

17.7%

30+ hours

10.1%

Did not do domestic work

14.0%

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

Worrolong Household Size

1 person

11.9%

2 persons

37.3%

3 persons

16.5%

4 persons

21.1%

5 persons

9.2%

6+ persons

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Worrolong Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,030

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

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

Worrolong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.0%

Step family — no other children

8.2%

Blended family — no other children

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Worrolong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 20 total

Break & Enter

Theft

Property Damage

Other Against Person

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Worrolong Schools

schools nearby

government

1005

avg ICSEA score

114

total students

Mil Lel Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 114 students

1005

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Worrolong Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,205/wk

Median Rent $361/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.4%

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

If you earn X in Worrolong

Your weekly income

≈ $9,555/month

Median rent $361/wk

Left after rent $1,844/wk

Rent share 16.4%

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Worrolong vs State & National Average

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Pop: 647 Income: $1,043/wk Rent: $350/wk

Port Hughes

Pop: 647 Income: $658/wk Rent: $270/wk

Hindmarsh Valley

Pop: 648 Income: $737/wk Rent: $305/wk

Marryatville

Pop: 648 Income: $744/wk Rent: $395/wk

Gepps Cross

Pop: 648 Income: $630/wk Rent: $321/wk

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Pop: 655 Income: $699/wk Rent: $230/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Worrolong

What is the population of Worrolong SA?

The population of Worrolong SA is 1,293 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 64.9 people per km².Worrolong is ranked #3,608 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Worrolong?

The median personal income in Worrolong SA is $934 per week, or $48,568 per year.The median household income is $2,205 per week.Family income is $2,284 per week.Worrolong is ranked #1,773 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Worrolong?

Median rent in Worrolong SA is $361 per week ($1,564 per month).Rent represents 16.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Worrolong ranks #2,899 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Worrolong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Worrolong SA is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Worrolong?

The median age in Worrolong SA is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Worrolong a good suburb to live in?

Worrolong is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,293.The median income is $934/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.4% 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: 41657. All dollar figures in AUD.