Woorabinda, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Woorabinda QLD is 1,019 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woorabinda is $361 per week ($18,772 per year). Median rent in Woorabinda is $120 per week ($520 per month). Woorabinda has a median age of 23 years, younger than the national median of 38. Woorabinda has a population density of 4.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Woorabinda is Afghanistan. The most common religion is No religion (30.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages.

There were 662 recorded offences in Woorabinda in 2025-26, a rate of 650 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (232 offences).

Population
1,019
Census 2021
Median income
$361/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$120/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
23years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

Woorabinda vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Woorabinda is $361 a week, 52% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,515th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $120 a week, $200 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 17.5% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 23, 19 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWoorabindaTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$361/wk$747/wk −52%$766/wk
Household income$684/wk$1,593/wk −57%$1,637/wk
Rent$120/wk$320/wk −63%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$0/mo$1,625/mo −100%$1,733/mo
Median age2342 −19 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.5%20.4% −2.9 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 Woorabinda, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Woorabinda Population

1,019 residents at the 2021 Census.

Woorabinda Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$361/wk
$18,772 per year
Ranked 8,804 of 14,663
Median Rent
$120/wk
$520 per month
Ranked 8,508 of 14,663
Median Age
23years
15 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 3.3 · 1.2 per bedroom

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

Woorabinda Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $684/wk
Median rent $120/wk
Rent to income 17.5%

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

Median rent in Woorabinda against your income

About $2,964 a month
Median rent $120/wk
Left after rent $564/wk
Rent share 17.5%

Woorabinda Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
690
avg ICSEA score
241
total students
Woorabinda State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 184 students
700
ICSEA
Wadja Wadja High School Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 57 students
680
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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Woorabinda Map

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People in Woorabinda

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.6% (475) Female 53.4% (545)

Population Density

4.6
people per km²
1,019 people · 219.5 km²

Households

3.3
Avg household size
1.2
Persons per bedroom
$707
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
Male Female

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
0.0%
Cambodia
0.0%
Canada
0.0%
Chile
0.0%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Australian Indigenous Languages
3.0%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian Aboriginal
90.7%
Australian
2.5%
English
2.1%
Irish
0.7%
German
0.5%
New Zealander
0.4%
Scottish
0.3%

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
30.4%
Anglican
23.7%
Othr Protestnt
17.1%
Catholic
13.0%
Not stated
6.5%
Pentecostal
2.2%
Christian (other)
2.0%
Baptist
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

91.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
11.2% 74
Separated
1.5% 10
Divorced
1.5% 10
Widowed
2.9% 19
Never married
82.8% 545

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

One parent: children under 15
53.8%
Couple: children under 15
26.5%
One parent: no children under 15
11.5%
Couple: no children
5.9%
Couple: no children under 15
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
25.0%
2 persons
15.9%
3 persons
20.7%
4 persons
12.3%
5 persons
9.8%
6+ persons
16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Woorabinda

Housing Tenure

Of the 273 occupied private dwellings in Woorabinda at the 2021 Census, 97.1% were rented, 0.0% owned outright and 0.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.6% 7 dwellings
Rented
97.1% 265 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 3 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.0%
2 bedrooms
36.2%
3 bedrooms
37.6%
4 bedrooms
17.0%
5 bedrooms
2.2%

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

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
45.5%
1 vehicle
38.2%
2 vehicles
9.5%
3 vehicles
5.8%
4+ vehicles
1.1%

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

Work, income and education in Woorabinda

Employment

Employed full-time
17.7% 108 people
Employed part-time
12.0% 73 people
Unemployed
7.9% 48 people
Not in labour force
62.5% 381 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
33.6%
Community & Personal Service
21.8%
Managers
10.9%
Clerical & Administrative
10.0%
Labourers
9.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
2.2%
$150-$299/wk
12.6%
$300-$399/wk
10.8%
$400-$499/wk
10.0%
$500-$649/wk
12.1%
$650-$799/wk
10.8%
$800-$999/wk
11.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
4.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
1.3%
$4,000+/wk
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.2%
$1-$149/wk
4.6%
$150-$299/wk
41.2%
$300-$399/wk
6.9%
$400-$499/wk
6.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
9.2%
$800-$999/wk
5.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.9%
$3,500+/wk
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
46.5%
Walked only
42.2%
Car (passenger)
5.9%
Did not go to work
3.8%
Truck
1.6%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
45.9%
Year 12 or equivalent
29.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.7%

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
57.4%
Certificate I/II
13.6%
Bachelor Degree
12.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.3%
Postgraduate Degree
2.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
1.9%

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

Field of Study

Education
26.4%
Health
20.8%
Society & Culture
11.3%
Management & Commerce
11.3%
Engineering
9.4%
Architecture & Building
8.5%
Creative Arts
5.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.8%
Agriculture & Environment
2.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
59.6%
Secondary: Government
21.9%
Pre-school
9.3%
Vocational Education
5.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.6%
Secondary: Catholic
1.5%

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
88.0%
Has need for assistance
3.9%
Need for assistance not stated
8.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
47
Mental health
43
Heart disease
27
Asthma
23
Kidney disease
15
Lung condition
8
Arthritis
7
Stroke
6

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.3% 69
Did not provide
88.7% 541

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
6.2% 38
Not a volunteer
93.8% 573

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
0.5% 3
Never served
99.5% 617

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
35.7%
1 child
11.6%
2 children
13.4%
3 children
15.2%
4 children
18.8%
5+ children
5.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1971: 1980
3
2001: 2010
5

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

Population Mobility

17.4%
moved in the last year
39.9%
moved in the last 5 years
22.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
38.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
794
Moved: same area (SA2)
94
Moved from QLD
70

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
51.0%
5: 14 hours
16.6%
15: 29 hours
3.9%
30+ hours
1.8%
Did not do domestic work
26.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
66.7%
Step family: no other children
9.5%
Blended family: no other children
9.5%
Step family: other children present
7.1%
Other couple: children only
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Woorabinda Crime Statistics

662 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Assault
232
Domestic Violence
130
Drug Offences
114
Theft
56
Property Damage
41
Break & Enter
36
Weapons
22
Traffic
15
Sexual Offences
12
Fraud
4

Total offences by year

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woorabinda

What is the population of Woorabinda QLD?

The population of Woorabinda QLD is 1,019 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 4.6 people per km². Woorabinda is ranked #3,952 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Woorabinda?

The median personal income in Woorabinda QLD is $361 per week, or $18,772 per year. The median household income is $684 per week. Family income is $707 per week. Woorabinda is ranked #8,804 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Woorabinda?

Median rent in Woorabinda QLD is $120 per week ($520 per month). Rent represents 17.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Woorabinda ranks #8,508 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Woorabinda?

The median age in Woorabinda QLD is 23 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Woorabinda a good suburb to live in?

Woorabinda is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,019. The median income is $361/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 33156. All dollar figures in AUD.