Wooroloo (WA)

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According to assessments of ABS demographic releases for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses from Districts post-Census, the suburb of Wooroloo has an estimated residency of 2,871 individuals as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 258 people (9.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 2,613 citizens. The adjustment is calculated from a resident base of 2,867, determined by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 5 newly validated addresses since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 60 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious living environment. The growth rate of 9.9% in the suburb of Wooroloo since the 2021 census outpaced the national benchmark (9.3%), positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. Expansion in this area was driven mostly by arrivals from abroad, which accounted for roughly 44.0% of the overall population rise during recent times, though internal relocations and natural expansion also registered positive outcomes.

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The suburb of Wooroloo possesses a diverse labor force spanning office and manual roles, with notable representation in essential public services, a jobless rate of just 3.6%, and estimated annual jobs growth of 2.8%, according to compiled statistical area figures from Districts. As of March 2026, there are 478 employed local citizens, with unemployment sitting 0.6% below the Greater Perth mark of 4.2%, while labor force participation is remarkably low at 18.1% compared to the Greater Perth rate of 70.2%. Census records indicate that a low 12.5% of workers operated from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 containment measures.

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Based on Districts compilations of the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Wooroloo recorded a median income of $50,024 and an average of $71,080. This exceeds the nationwide average, contrasting with averages of $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average) across Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $55,492 for the median and $78,849 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings show household income at the 59th percentile ($1,895 weekly), whereas individual incomes place at the 38th percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket is the most common, accounting for 37.6% of households (1,079 people), which is similar to the wider region where fall into this category. Post-housing disposable income stands at , showing healthy household purchasing capacity.

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Residential architecture in the suburb of Wooroloo at the time of the latest Census consisted of 98.9% detached houses and 1.1% alternative formats like townhouses, apartments, or other structures, compared to 77.8% detached houses and 22.1% other options in the Perth metro area. The rate of home ownership was also substantially higher than the Perth metro average, sitting at 35.8%, while the remaining properties were held under mortgages (56.0%) or occupied by tenants (8.2%). The median monthly home loan payment was $1,686, which is lower than the Perth metro standard of $1,907, while median weekly rent was $360 compared to the Perth metro figure of $350. Nationally, local mortgage costs sit below the Australian average of $1,863, and rent payments are below the country-wide median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 78.3%, consisting of 32.5% couples with offspring, 37.2% couples without children, and 8.7% single parents. The remaining 21.7% are non-family households, with single-person residences accounting for 20.6% and group shared households representing none of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.6 residents aligns with the Greater Perth average.

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The region presents low rates of higher education, with university graduation rates at 8.1%, which is below the national benchmark of 30.4%. This highlights an opportunity for targeted academic programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 6.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 0.7% and graduate diplomas at 0.6%. Vocational education is held by 17.0% of those aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas at 2.8% and certificates at 14.2%.

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Public transit audits identify 12 operational transit stops in the suburb of Wooroloo, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 2 separate routes, providing a combined total of 50 weekly passenger runs. Transit access is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 912 meters from their nearest stop. Commuting patterns reflect the residential nature of the area, with most workers traveling out of the suburb, and cars serving as the primary transport mode at 91%. Households hold an average of 2.2 vehicles, which is above the metropolitan average. A relatively low share of 12.5% of workers performed their duties from home, according to 2021 Census data which was likely impacted by pandemic restrictions.

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The suburb of Wooroloo exhibits notable health issues, based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates showing moderate prevalence across both younger and older cohorts, though the rate of private health insurance is very high, covering approximately 55% of the population (~1,591 people). This is in comparison to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

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The suburb of Wooroloo exhibits lower cultural diversity indicators than average, with 25.3% of the population holding citizenship, 78.6% born within Australia, and 96.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 42.0% of residents. The most pronounced deviation from the regional norm is in the Other category, which represents 1.0% of the local population compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

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The median age in the suburb of Wooroloo is 37, matching the Greater Perth average of 37 and sitting close to the Australian figure of 38 years. The 35 - 44 age cohort is highly represented at 25.5% compared to Greater Perth, while children aged 5 - 14 are less common at 3.6%. This concentration of 35 - 44 year olds is higher than the national rate of 14.3%. Since 2021, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 4.9% to 6.3% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 24.3% to 25.5%. On the other hand, the 25 to 34 age bracket fell from to and the to group declined from to . Looking forward to demographic projections point to major shifts. The to cohort is expected to grow by ( people), rising from to . Aging trends are clear, with individuals aged and over accounting for of the projected growth. Conversely, the to and to cohorts are projected to contract.

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Wooroloo currently has an estimated 22 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 39 children aged 0-2 and 26 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 4% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 18% by 2041 (to approximately 26 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 136. Birth rates in the area have averaged 4.6 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally).