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Woolomin

72 km²

Woolomin is characterised by household incomes a little below the norm, a slightly higher share of renters than usual and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 Woolomin, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population260▼ -15.6%since 2011 Median age42 yrs▲ +2.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population13.8%People aged 65 and over23.5%Children under 1523.5%People in a de facto relationship18.0%▲ +100.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Woolomin, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, followed by Children (0–14) (22%) and Seniors (65+) (22%).

Older adults (45–64)27.3%

Children (0–14)23.5%

Seniors (65+)23.5%

Young adults (25–44)21.9%

Youth (15–24)10.4%

Marital status

In Woolomin, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (18%).

Married44%
Never married31%
Divorced18%
Widowed5%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Woolomin, the largest group is Australia at 97%, followed by New Zealand (2%) and England (1%).

Australia86.2%

New Zealand1.9%

England1.2%

Ancestry

In Woolomin, the largest group is Australian at 44%, followed by English (30%) and Scottish (11%).

Australian51.9%

English35.4%

Scottish12.7%

Irish10.0%

German3.8%

Dutch2.3%

Italian1.5%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Woolomin, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only91.5%

Religion

People with no religion36.2%

Religious affiliation

In Woolomin, the largest group is Christianity at 58%, followed by No religion (40%) and Other religions (2%).

Christianity58%
No religion40%
Other religions2%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1233.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher11.7%

Highest year of school

In Woolomin, the largest group is Year 12 at 38%, followed by Year 10 (38%) and Year 9 or below (19%).

Year 1233.2%

Year 1033.2%

Year 9 or below16.6%

Year 114.7%

Highest qualification level

In Woolomin, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 56%, followed by Bachelor degree (18%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (15%).

Certificate III / IV41.1%

Bachelor degree13.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma10.9%

Postgraduate degree5.4%

Certificate I / II2.3%

Field of qualification

In Woolomin, the largest group is Health at 20%, followed by Engineering & related (19%) and Society & culture (18%).

Health14.0%

Engineering & related13.2%

Society & culture12.4%

Management & commerce10.9%

Agriculture & environment5.4%

Education4.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.9%

Architecture & building3.1%

Creative arts3.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$638▲ +75.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,160▲ +54.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,625▲ +83.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week3.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Woolomin, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 41%, followed by Under $650 (30%) and $650–$1,499 (29%).

$1,500–$2,99934.7%

Under $65025.7%

$650–$1,49924.8%

Personal income distribution

In Woolomin, the largest group is Under $650 at 46%, followed by $650–$1,499 (43%) and $1,500–$2,999 (11%).

Under $65040.0%

$650–$1,49937.1%

$1,500–$2,9999.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition35.8%People with a mental health condition10.8%People needing help with daily activities6.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Woolomin, the largest group is None at 62%, followed by One condition (23%) and Three or more (10%).

None54.6%

One condition20.0%

Three or more8.5%

Two conditions5.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Woolomin, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Mental health (18%).

Arthritis13.8%

Asthma10.8%

Mental health10.8%

Diabetes7.3%

Other condition6.9%

Lung condition4.2%

Heart disease3.8%

Cancer2.3%

Dementia1.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.7%People providing unpaid care11.7%People caring for children unpaid26.8%People who served in the Defence Force5.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework27.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -11.5%since 2011 One-parent families14.5%People living alone26.7%▼ -5.6%since 2011

Family composition

In Woolomin, the largest group is Couples with children at 54%, followed by Couples without children (31%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples with children54%
Couples without children31%
One-parent families14%

Household size

In Woolomin, the largest group is 2 people at 41%, followed by 1 person (25%) and 4 people (13%).

2 people43.6%

1 person26.7%

4 people13.9%

3 people11.9%

5 people7.9%

6 or more3.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$260▲ +30.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,092▼ -6.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -33.3%since 2011 Households renting21.8%Homes owned outright42.6%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms71.3%▼ -6.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Woolomin, the largest group is Owned outright at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Rented (22%).

Owned outright43%
Owned with a mortgage34%
Rented22%

Types of homes

In Woolomin, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Woolomin, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 39%, followed by 4 bedrooms (23%) and 2 bedrooms (21%).

3 bedrooms37.6%

4 bedrooms21.8%

2 bedrooms19.8%

5 or more11.9%

1 bedroom5.0%

Weekly rent distribution

In Woolomin, the largest group is $200–$349 at 61%, followed by Under $200 (26%) and $350–$549 (13%).

$200–$34986.4%

Under $20036.4%

$350–$54918.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Woolomin, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 50%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (30%) and $1,800–$2,999 (20%).

Under $1,00029.4%

$1,000–$1,79917.6%

$1,800–$2,99911.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.0%▲ +45.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Woolomin, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 40%, followed by 2 vehicles (34%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

1 vehicle44.4%

2 vehicles38.4%

3 vehicles17.2%

4 or more8.1%

No vehicle4.0%

How people get to work

In Woolomin, the largest group is Car (driver) at 78%, followed by Worked at home (16%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)67.3%

Worked at home13.9%

Car (passenger)5.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.5%Labour-force participation52.7%Employed full-time69.3%

Industries people work in

In Woolomin, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 18%, followed by Health care & social assistance (15%) and Construction (12%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing18.8%

Health care & social assistance15.8%

Construction12.9%

Education & training12.9%

Retail trade7.9%

Other services7.9%

Public administration & safety5.9%

Manufacturing5.0%

Wholesale trade5.0%

Accommodation & food5.0%

Occupations people work in

In Woolomin, the largest group is Managers at 26%, followed by Professionals (14%) and Community & personal service (13%).

Managers26.7%

Professionals14.9%

Community & personal service13.9%

Technicians & trades11.9%

Machinery operators & drivers9.9%

Labourers9.9%

Clerical & administrative7.9%

Sales workers7.9%

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