Cape Woolamai (Vic.)

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Following an examination of ABS population updates across the wider region, alongside recent addresses verified by Districts subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Cape Woolamai has an estimated population of approximately 2,228 as of May 2026. This represents a reduction of 73 people (3.2%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 2,301 people. This shift is deduced from a resident population of 2,212, which Districts calculated after assessing the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) along with 14 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. This population size results in a density of 364 persons per square kilometer, offering ample room per resident and capacity for prospective development. Throughout the previous decade, the suburb of Cape Woolamai has shown stable expansion trends with a 2.7% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the SA3 area. The population expansion was mostly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 80.0% of the total population increases in recent times.

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The local workforce is highly skilled, particularly in the building sector, with a low jobless rate of 1.4% and an estimated 1.5% job growth over the preceding year, as compiled by Districts from regional statistics. As of March 2026, 1,181 inhabitants are employed, the unemployment rate is 2.3% lower than the 3.7% recorded in Regional Vic., and the participation rate is notably high at 66.5% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic.. According to Census data, a moderate portion of the workforce, 23.6%, worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

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Taxpayer records from the ATO for financial year 2023, compiled by Districts at the postcode level, indicate a median income of $46,439 and an average of $65,064. These figures sit below national benchmarks and contrast with the median of $50,954 and average of $62,728 recorded in Regional Vic.. Adjusted for the 9.62% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $50,906 (median) and $71,323 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes are moderate, placing between the 34th and 34th percentiles. The largest income group comprises 31.6% of residents (704 people) who earn between $1,500 - 2,999, which is comparable to the wider region where fall into this range. Once housing costs are met, of household income is available for other discretionary spending, and the local SEIFA income rank stands in the th decile.

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According to the most recent Census, residential properties consist of 88.2% standalone houses and 11.7% alternative housing styles (including townhouses, flats, and other configurations), whereas Regional Vic. has 90.1% houses and 9.9% other structures. Home ownership rates stand at 38.5%, slightly below the level in Regional Vic., with the remaining properties either under a mortgage (40.4%) or occupied by tenants (21.1%). The median mortgage payment of $1,500 per month is higher than the Regional Vic. median of $1,430, and the median weekly rent is $340 compared to $285 in Regional Vic.. On a national scale, mortgage commitments are well below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also lower than the national median of $375.

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Families make up 70.8% of local households, consisting of 30.1% couples with children, 30.2% couples without children, and 9.4% single parent households. The remaining 29.2% are non-family households, including single-person households at 26.4% and group shared homes at 2.8%. The average household occupancy is 2.4 people, matching the average for Regional Vic..

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Level of education among residents aged 15+ is notably high, with 28.9% holding a tertiary degree compared to 18.1% in the SA4 region and 20.7% in the SA3 area. This profile supports engagement in professional and skilled sectors. Undergraduate degrees are held by 19.7% of residents, postgraduate degrees by 5.3%, and graduate diplomas by 3.9%. Vocational training is also well represented, as 41.6% of residents aged 15+ possess technical qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (29.4%).

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The suburb has 6 active public transport stops, which are serviced by 2 separate transit routes providing a total of 30 weekly services. Access to transit is favorable, with an average distance of 374 meters to the closest stop. Due to the area's residential nature, the majority of working residents commute outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 94%. Households own an average of 1.5 motor vehicles. In addition, 23.6% of employed residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic measures.

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The area shows positive health indicators in Districts' evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic illnesses, with a low incidence of common conditions among older and vulnerable groups. Private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the typical SA2 average, with approximately 53% of residents (~1,171 people) covered, compared to 50.5% in Regional Vic..

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The local population exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity, with 85.2% holding citizenship, 85.0% born in Australia, and 94.5% speaking only English in their households. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 34.2% of the community. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented at 0.4% of the population, compared to 0.1% in Regional Vic..

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The median age of 43 is identical to the Regional Vic. median of 43 and higher than the national median of 38. The age distribution shows a high proportion of people aged 45 - 54 (14.7%), whereas the 75 - 84 bracket is smaller (5.5%) than in Regional Vic.. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 4.3% to 5.5%, and the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 10.1% to 11.2%. At the same time, the 55 to 64 cohort decreased from 15.2% to 13.5%. Looking forward to 2041, forecasts suggest notable changes in the age structure, with the to group leading the shift by growing ( people) to reach from .

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Cape Woolamai currently has an estimated 131 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 53 children aged 0-2 and 34 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 5% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 57% by 2041 (to approximately 206 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 182. Birth rates in the area have averaged 7.4 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.