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Woolloomooloo

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Woolloomooloo is characterised by a largely renting community and a large population.

It's also marked by household incomes a little above the norm and a somewhat younger age profile.

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📍 Woolloomooloo, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,792▲ +2.0%since 2011 Median age39 yrs▲ +8.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.6%People aged 65 and over15.0%Children under 157.1%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Woolloomooloo, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 45%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Seniors (65+) (15%).

Young adults (25–44)45.5%

Older adults (45–64)25.4%

Seniors (65+)15.0%

Children (0–14)7.1%

Youth (15–24)7.0%

Marital status

In Woolloomooloo, the largest group is Never married at 62%, followed by Married (22%) and Divorced (10%).

Never married62%
Married22%
Divorced10%
Widowed3%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Woolloomooloo, the largest group is Australia at 75%, followed by England (8%) and New Zealand (5%).

Australia51.5%

England5.4%

New Zealand3.7%

China2.4%

Vietnam1.6%

India1.1%

Italy1.1%

Philippines1.0%

South Africa0.6%

Language

People using another language at home23.3%

Language used at home

In Woolloomooloo, the largest group is English only at 89%, followed by Mandarin (3%) and Cantonese (2%).

English only67.1%

Mandarin2.3%

Cantonese1.5%

Vietnamese1.4%

Italian1.1%

Greek0.6%

Arabic0.6%

Tagalog0.4%

Hindi0.3%

Religion

People with no religion47.9%

Religious affiliation

In Woolloomooloo, the largest group is No religion at 54%, followed by Christianity (38%) and Buddhism (3%).

No religion54%
Christianity38%
Buddhism3%
Islam2%
Judaism1%
Hinduism1%
Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1272.4%

Highest year of school

In Woolloomooloo, the largest group is Year 12 at 80%, followed by Year 10 (10%) and Year 9 or below (5%).

Year 1272.4%

Year 109.1%

Year 9 or below4.7%

Year 113.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,368▲ +55.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,001▲ +44.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,131▲ +61.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week29.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week32.3%

Household income distribution

In Woolloomooloo, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 27%, followed by $4,000 or more (26%) and Under $650 (21%).

$1,500–$2,99925.2%

$4,000 or more24.5%

Under $65020.0%

$650–$1,49917.2%

$3,000–$3,9997.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.0%People with a mental health condition11.9%People needing help with daily activities5.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Woolloomooloo, the largest group is Mental health at 25%, followed by Other condition (20%) and Asthma (16%).

Mental health11.9%

Other condition9.5%

Asthma7.7%

Arthritis6.3%

Diabetes3.6%

Cancer3.0%

Heart disease3.0%

Lung condition1.8%

Stroke0.9%

Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.7%People providing unpaid care8.6%People caring for children unpaid10.3%

Family & Households

Average household size1.7→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families17.5%

Family composition

In Woolloomooloo, the largest group is Couples without children at 55%, followed by Couples with children (25%) and One-parent families (17%).

Couples without children55%
Couples with children25%
One-parent families17%
Other families3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$500▲ +19.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$3,000▲ +29.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.00▼ -16.7%since 2011 Households renting70.6%Homes owned outright13.1%Separate (detached) houses0.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In Woolloomooloo, the largest group is Rented at 71%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (14%) and Owned outright (13%).

Rented71%
Owned with a mortgage14%
Owned outright13%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Woolloomooloo, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 73%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (26%) and Separate house (1%).

Flat or apartment73%
Townhouse / semi-detached26%
Separate house1%
Other dwelling0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Woolloomooloo, the largest group is Worked at home at 63%, followed by Walked (18%) and Car (driver) (12%).

Worked at home54.5%

Walked15.8%

Car (driver)10.4%

Train2.7%

Bus1.5%

Bicycle1.1%

Car (passenger)0.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years53.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.8%Labour-force participation62.3%Employed full-time72.7%

Industries people work in

In Woolloomooloo, the largest group is Professional & technical at 22%, followed by Finance & insurance (13%) and Public administration & safety (10%).

Professional & technical20.7%

Finance & insurance12.4%

Public administration & safety9.3%

Health care & social assistance8.5%

Accommodation & food6.8%

Retail trade5.6%

Education & training4.8%

Construction3.9%

Administrative & support3.6%

Media & telecommunications3.5%

Occupations people work in

In Woolloomooloo, the largest group is Professionals at 41%, followed by Managers (25%) and Clerical & administrative (11%).

Professionals40.1%

Managers24.8%

Clerical & administrative11.0%

Community & personal service6.7%

Technicians & trades6.2%

Sales workers4.2%

Labourers3.4%

Machinery operators & drivers2.0%

Nearby areas

Darlinghurst Elizabeth Bay Potts Point Rushcutters Bay Sydney Paddington (NSW)Surry Hills Haymarket

👥 Demographics & Identity