Woorim (Qld)

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Recent ABS population data for the surrounding region combined with new address validations from Districts suggest that the suburb of Woorim has an estimated 1,819 residents as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 24 individuals (1.3%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 1,843 residents. This adjustment is calculated based on the estimated population of 1,819, which Districts determined from the June 2025 ABS Estimated Resident Population release alongside 9 newly validated addresses since the Census date. At this population size, the density is 66 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and potential capacity for subsequent growth. Interstate arrivals were the primary driver of growth in the area, accounting for roughly 79.0% of all population increases in recent times.

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The suburb of Woorim features a skilled workforce with a strong presence in key service industries, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and a 2.4% rise in local jobs over the last year according to aggregated statistical data from Districts. In March 2026, there were 712 employed residents, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.2% lower than the 4.3% recorded across Greater Brisbane. However, the participation rate of 45.0% is much lower than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 70.4%. Census figures indicate that a moderate 17.4% of workers worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restriction measures.

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According to postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Woorim have a median income of $44,180 and an average income of $60,381. These figures are below the national benchmarks, and compare to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $49,199 for the median and $67,240 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Woorim are positioned between the 1st and 9th percentiles nationwide. The dominant income bracket is $400 - 799, containing 34.3% of residents (623 people), whereas the leading bracket in the surrounding region is - at . These figures point to widespread financial strain, with of households living on modest weekly budgets under . Housing costs relative to income are very high, leaving only of income remaining, placing the area in the rd percentile for affordability.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Woorim consisted of 58.8% detached houses and 41.2% other types of housing, including townhouses and apartments, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other housing types in the Brisbane metropolitan area. Outright home ownership in Woorim was notably high at 50.0%, with remaining properties split between those with a mortgage (19.4%) and rented properties (30.6%). The median mortgage repayment of $1,517 per month was lower than the Brisbane metropolitan average, while the median weekly rent was $340, compared to Brisbane metropolitan averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively. Locally, monthly repayments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rental costs are also lower than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 57.0% of all households, consisting of couples without children at 38.1%, couples with children at 9.7%, and single parent households at 8.2%. The remaining 43.0% are non-family households, which are predominantly single person households at 40.2%, while group households account for 2.7%. The median household size is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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Educational attainment in the suburb of Woorim is lower than regional averages, with 21.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree compared to 30.5% in Greater Brisbane. This difference points to opportunities for increasing educational levels. Among university qualifications, Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Technical and trade qualifications are well represented, with 36.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational credentials, which include advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificate-level qualifications (26.2%).

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Public transport services in the suburb of Woorim include 20 active transit stops served by buses. These stops accommodate 1 distinct route, providing a total of 197 passenger trips per week. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 123 meters from their nearest stop. Because Woorim is primarily residential, most workers travel outside the suburb to work, with cars remaining the dominant mode of travel at 87%, while 6% of commuters walk. Dwellings average 1.0 vehicles, which is lower than the regional average. In addition, 17.4% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements.

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Local health data points to below-average outcomes in the suburb of Woorim based on mortality rates and chronic health conditions, with common conditions slightly more frequent than average across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 51% of the population (~930 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane.

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The suburb of Woorim shows lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 87.3% of the population, 80.1% born in Australia, and 96.4% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 49.1% of residents, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane.

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With a median age of 60, the suburb of Woorim has a much older population than Greater Brisbane's median of 36 and the national median of 38. Compared to the capital city, Woorim has a high share of residents aged 65 - 74 (23.5%) but a low share of 25 - 34 year-olds (3.0%). The 65 - 74 age group is also much larger than the national average of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 12.6% to 16.3%, and the 15 to 24 group increased from 5.9% to 7.2%. Meanwhile, the 25 to age group fell from to and the to cohort decreased from to . Demographic forecasts to indicate significant changes, led by the to cohort which is projected to grow by (an increase of people, from to ). The aging trend is pronounced, with those aged and over accounting for the entirety of projected growth, while the numbers of residents aged to and to are expected to decline.

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Woorim currently has an estimated 47 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 20 children aged 0-2 and 12 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 0% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 19% by 2041 (to approximately 38 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 81. Birth rates in the area have averaged 3.8 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.