Woongarrah, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Woongarrah NSW is 5,962 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woongarrah is $806 per week ($41,912 per year). Median rent in Woongarrah is $510 per week ($2,210 per month). Woongarrah has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Woongarrah has a population density of 1,120 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Woongarrah is England. The most common religion is No religion (35.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woongarrah is $2,167.

There were 59 recorded offences in Woongarrah in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (31 offences).

Population
5,962
Census 2021
Median income
$806/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$510/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Woongarrah vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Woongarrah is $806 a week, 5% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 917th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $510 a week, $125 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 22.6% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 36, 7 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWoongarrahTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$806/wk$765/wk +5%$766/wk
Household income$2,255/wk$1,704/wk +32%$1,637/wk
Rent$510/wk$385/wk +32%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,167/mo$1,965/mo +10%$1,733/mo
Median age3643 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.6%22.6% +0.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Woongarrah, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Woongarrah Population

5,962 residents at the 2021 Census.

Woongarrah Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$806/wk
$41,912 per year
Ranked 3,520 of 14,663
Median Rent
$510/wk
$2,210 per month
Ranked 547 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Woongarrah Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,255/wk
Median rent $510/wk
Rent to income 22.6%

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

Median rent in Woongarrah against your income

About $9,772 a month
Median rent $510/wk
Left after rent $1,745/wk
Rent share 22.6%

Woongarrah Schools

8
schools nearby
6
government
956
avg ICSEA score
5,277
total students
MacKillop Catholic College Catholic
Combined · K-12 · 1,558 students
1042
ICSEA
Porters Creek Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 317 students
988
ICSEA
Woongarrah Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 385 students
984
ICSEA
Warnervale Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 442 students
979
ICSEA
Kanwal Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 500 students
942
ICSEA
Wadalba Community School Government
Combined · K-12 · 1,414 students
941
ICSEA
Blue Haven Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 637 students
927
ICSEA
The Lakes College Independent
Secondary · 9-10 · 24 students
843
ICSEA

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

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Woongarrah Map

Woongarrah, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Woongarrah, New South Wales: 33.2401°S, 151.4763°E

Woongarrah Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (8)

People in Woongarrah

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.0% (2,864) Female 52.0% (3,100)

Population Density

1,120
people per km²
5,962 people · 5.3 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,307
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.4%
New Zealand
1.5%
India
1.1%
Philippines
1.0%
Malta
0.6%
Scotland
0.5%
South Africa
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Malayalam
0.8%
Korean
0.5%
Italian
0.4%
Spanish
0.4%
Tagalog
0.3%
Cantonese
0.3%
Thai
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
41.3%
English
41.3%
Irish
9.6%
Scottish
8.9%
Australian Aboriginal
6.0%
Italian
3.6%
German
2.9%
Maltese
2.0%
Filipino
1.6%
Indian
1.6%
Dutch
1.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
35.9%
Catholic
27.6%
Anglican
18.1%
Not stated
4.9%
Uniting Church
2.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.8%
Christian (other)
1.8%
Pentecostal
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

6.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
51.0% 2,293
Separated
3.0% 135
Divorced
7.5% 336
Widowed
4.2% 189
Never married
34.3% 1,544

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
49.0%
Couple: no children under 15
18.1%
Couple: no children
17.9%
One parent: children under 15
10.3%
One parent: no children under 15
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
10.3%
2 persons
27.9%
3 persons
18.1%
4 persons
25.6%
5 persons
11.8%
6+ persons
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Woongarrah

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,778 occupied private dwellings in Woongarrah at the 2021 Census, 24.0% were rented, 27.6% owned outright and 47.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 11 dwellings
Owned outright
27.6% 491 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
47.2% 839 dwellings
Rented
24.0% 427 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.0% 17 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.2%
2 bedrooms
1.1%
3 bedrooms
10.7%
4 bedrooms
75.1%
5 bedrooms
10.9%
6+ bedrooms
2.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.4%
$300-$449/mo
0.8%
$450-$599/mo
0.8%
$600-$799/mo
2.5%
$800-$999/mo
2.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
22.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.9%
1 vehicle
23.8%
2 vehicles
45.2%
3 vehicles
17.8%
4+ vehicles
11.3%

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

Work, income and education in Woongarrah

Employment

Employed full-time
39.8% 1,576 people
Employed part-time
23.2% 921 people
Unemployed
3.3% 132 people
Not in labour force
33.6% 1,333 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
26.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.4%
Managers
13.9%
Clerical & Administrative
13.7%
Community & Personal Service
13.6%
Sales Workers
5.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.5%
Labourers
5.2%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.2%
$150-$299/wk
0.5%
$300-$399/wk
0.9%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
2.2%
$650-$799/wk
6.7%
$800-$999/wk
5.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
13.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.1%
$4,000+/wk
13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.7%
$1-$149/wk
5.0%
$150-$299/wk
5.2%
$300-$399/wk
4.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
9.5%
$800-$999/wk
10.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.0%
$3,500+/wk
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.0%
Did not go to work
20.1%
Car (passenger)
6.5%
Truck
1.0%
Walked only
0.9%
Other
0.6%
Bus
0.4%
Train
0.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
45.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.6%
Bachelor Degree
19.1%
Postgraduate Degree
6.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.7%
Certificate I/II
3.5%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
26.0%
Engineering
15.9%
Society & Culture
13.9%
Health
12.4%
Education
9.5%
Architecture & Building
7.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.4%
Creative Arts
2.6%
Information Technology
2.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.9%
Agriculture & Environment
1.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
26.2%
Secondary: Government
18.9%
Secondary: Catholic
12.6%
Primary: Catholic
10.6%
Vocational Education
10.5%
Pre-school
10.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.7%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
88.8%
Has need for assistance
7.2%
Need for assistance not stated
4.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
627
Asthma
239
Arthritis
192
Diabetes
189
Heart disease
129
Lung condition
96
Cancer
85
Kidney disease
58
Stroke
54
Dementia
37

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.2% 559
Did not provide
86.8% 3,679

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.4% 485
Not a volunteer
88.6% 3,768

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Previously served
2.0% 87
Never served
97.9% 4,166

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.3%
1 child
11.3%
2 children
30.6%
3 children
20.2%
4 children
7.1%
5+ children
1.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
14
1951: 1960
43
1961: 1970
104
1971: 1980
78
1981: 1990
131
1991: 2000
78
2001: 2010
188
2011: 2015
137
2016
15
2017
23
2018
7
2019
15
2020
6

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

Population Mobility

13.3%
moved in the last year
41.8%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,923
Moved from NSW
538
Moved: same area (SA2)
167
Moved from overseas
18
Moved from QLD
14
Moved from VIC
6
Moved from SA
4
Moved from ACT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.5%
5: 14 hours
26.9%
15: 29 hours
13.9%
30+ hours
11.0%
Did not do domestic work
24.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.6%
Step family: no other children
10.7%
Blended family: no other children
7.0%
Intact family: other children present
0.9%
Other couple: children only
0.5%
Blended family: other children present
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Woongarrah Crime Statistics

59 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
31
Other Against Person
7
Other Against Property
7
Sexual Offences
5
Assault
4
Property Damage
4
Robbery
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Woongarrah

The closest suburb to Woongarrah is Hamlyn Terrace, 1.5 km away.

Hamlyn Terrace
1.5 km away · income $786/wk · rent $490/wk
Charmhaven
2.2 km away · income $631/wk · rent $375/wk
Kanwal
2.5 km away · income $652/wk · rent $380/wk
Lake Haven
2.6 km away · income $550/wk · rent $350/wk
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3.1 km away · income $613/wk · rent $350/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Woongarrah

What is the population of Woongarrah NSW?

The population of Woongarrah NSW is 5,962 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,120 people per km². Woongarrah is ranked #1,312 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Woongarrah?

The median personal income in Woongarrah NSW is $806 per week, or $41,912 per year. The median household income is $2,255 per week. Family income is $2,307 per week. Woongarrah is ranked #3,520 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Woongarrah?

Median rent in Woongarrah NSW is $510 per week ($2,210 per month). Rent represents 22.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Woongarrah ranks #547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Woongarrah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woongarrah NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Woongarrah?

The median age in Woongarrah NSW is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Woongarrah a good suburb to live in?

Woongarrah is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 5,962. The median income is $806/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.6% 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: 14433. All dollar figures in AUD.