Median house price
$788k
+25% change
NSW · Clarence Valley Council
Wooli, 2462
Est. population · Jun 2025
533
Growth (1 yr)
+1.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+14.9%
Median age
61
Median income
$778/wk
Employment rate
36.5%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$788,000
Languages at home
2.7%non-English
Most common: Cantonese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Wooli offers a slower smaller community life in Clarence Valley Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer community and employment, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar regional towns, though growth momentum remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Wooli snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
533
+1.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
39.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#450
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
52nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
83rd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
56th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 29.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5685th in Australia
- State rank
- 1842nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #450 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #826 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $788,000
- Median price change
- +25%
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
533(June 2025)
+1.7% annual · +14.9% over 5 years · 83th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.7%
- 5-year growth
- +14.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +9
- Change in 5 years
- +69
- Growth rank in NSW
- 83th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~550), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 503
- Median age
- 61
- Median household income / week
- $778
- Dwelling vacancy
- 39.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 159 of 402
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 36.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 176 / 10 / 0 (+ 56 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 37
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 16
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 69.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 56 residents
- State safety percentile
- 51.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +9.1%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault14
- Fraud13
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment17
- Malicious Damage To Property14
- Motor Vehicle Theft11
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,021
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 56th
School list
- Wooli Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1021 · 56th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 29 students · Top SEA quarter 17%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
27 public transport stops in this suburb
- Dorrington Lane At Main St
- North St At William Cres
- Riverside Dr After Main St
- Riverside Dr Before Okeefe Lane
- Wooli Public School, Main St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Harold Lloyd ParkPark
- Olen Close ReservePark
- South Terrace ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Grafton Base Hospital (32.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 15
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 28.1
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 19°
- Rainfall
- 504 mm · ~63 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 522 mm · ~65 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 199 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 270 mm · ~34 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 8 proposals
August 2026
- Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)325 NORTH STREET WOOLI 2462Additional Information Requested
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 SEASPRAY CLOSE WOOLI 2462Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 SOUTH TERRACE WOOLI 2462Under Assessment
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport7 LAWSON CLOSE WOOLI 2462Determined
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Minor building alterations (internal); Swimming pool17B OLEN CLOSE WOOLI 2462Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Supporting Development13 RIVERSIDE DRIVE WOOLI 2462Determined
January 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure12 SEASPRAY CLOSE WOOLI 2462Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces1 CARRABOI STREET WOOLI 2462Determined
2025· 9 proposals
September 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation146 MAIN STREET WOOLI 2462Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1 DAPHNE COURT WOOLI 2462Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 SEASPRAY CLOSE WOOLI 2462Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure15 RIVERSIDE DRIVE WOOLI 2462Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah6 LAWSON CLOSE WOOLI 2462Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 RIVERSIDE DRIVE WOOLI 2462Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport2 OLEN CLOSE WOOLI 2462Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 RIVERSIDE DRIVE WOOLI 2462Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure31 RIVERSIDE DRIVE WOOLI 2462Determined
2024· 10 proposals
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Stairway4 MAIN STREET WOOLI 2462Withdrawn
September 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure15 RIVERSIDE DRIVE WOOLI 2462Determined
June 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)104 MAIN STREET WOOLI 2462Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure44 KENDALL AVENUE WOOLI 2462Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure28 WILLIAMS CRESCENT WOOLI 2462Determined
March 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies57 WILLIAMS CRESCENT WOOLI 2462Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure343 NORTH STREET WOOLI 2462Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 LAWSON CLOSE WOOLI 2462Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure40 MAIN STREET WOOLI 2462Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure31 RIVERSIDE DRIVE WOOLI 2462Determined
2023· 15 proposals
December 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Temporary building, structure or use; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Manufactured home16 KENDALL AVENUE WOOLI 2462Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure49 RIVERSIDE DRIVE WOOLI 2462Determined
October 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure17 RIVERSIDE DRIVE WOOLI 2462Determined
August 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing17A OLEN CLOSE WOOLI 2462Determined
July 2023
- Other383 NORTH STREET WOOLI 2462Determined
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling10 LITTLE RIVER CLOSE WOOLI 2462Determined
- Dwelling44 KENDALL AVENUE WOOLI 2462Determined
June 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces26 SOUTH TERRACE WOOLI 2462Determined
- Shed17 RIVERSIDE DRIVE WOOLI 2462Determined
- Shed314 NORTH STREET WOOLI 2462Determined
May 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development128 MAIN STREET WOOLI 2462Determined
- Shed8 MAIN STREET WOOLI 2462Determined
April 2023
- Dwelling102 MAIN STREET WOOLI 2462Determined
March 2023
- Dwelling; Demolition127 MAIN STREET WOOLI 2462Determined
January 2023
- Shed48 MAIN STREET WOOLI 2462Determined
2022· 1 proposal
December 2022
- Subdivision of land379 NORTH STREET WOOLI 2462Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Page
- Member of Parliament
- Kevin HOGAN (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,373
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.3%Labor 40.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 31.8 km away).
Coalition 60.6%Labor 39.4%
1.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- WooliLabor 38.1% · Coalition 61.9% TPP (2025)4.8 km away
- Red RockLabor 56.3% · Coalition 43.7% TPP (2025)17.5 km away
- CorindiLabor 46.8% · Coalition 53.2% TPP (2025)21.8 km away
- TucabiaLabor 27.1% · Coalition 72.9% TPP (2025)22.8 km away
- MullawayLabor 49.3% · Coalition 50.7% TPP (2025)28.1 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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