Woorabinda
At a median age of 23, Woorabinda's resident base is 17 years younger than the national figure, making it one of Queensland's youngest communities by that measure. The suburb spans 219.5 square kilometres at a low density of 4.6 people per km2, with 1,019 residents and a household income at the 1.8th percentile nationally. Every recorded dwelling is rented at $120 per week, a rent-to-income ratio of just 17.5%, well below the national stress threshold. The three industries that dominate local employment are Education, Healthcare and Public Administration, together accounting for over 84% of jobs, which reflects the community-service model underlying the local economy.
Population
1,019
Median Age
23.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$684/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$149K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price of $149,000 is far below the Queensland median, placing Woorabinda among the most affordable markets in the state by this measure. Weekly rent sits at $120, giving an annual rental cost of around $6,240, and the rent-to-income ratio of 17.5% is comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. The dwelling stock is 79.8% separate houses, with 16.5% apartments and 3.7% semi-detached. Three-bedroom homes are the most common at 37.6%, followed by two-bedroom at 36.2%, and 4-plus bedroom homes at 19.2%. Because 100% of recorded dwellings are rented rather than owned or mortgaged, conventional owner-occupier purchase pathways differ significantly here compared to most Australian suburbs.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price of $149,000 is far below the Queensland median, placing Woorabinda among the most affordable markets in the state by this measure. Weekly rent sits at $120, giving an annual rental cost of around $6,240, and the rent-to-income ratio of 17.5% is comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. The dwelling stock is 79.8% separate houses, with 16.5% apartments and 3.7% semi-detached. Three-bedroom homes are the most common at 37.6%, followed by two-bedroom at 36.2%, and 4-plus bedroom homes at 19.2%. Because 100% of recorded dwellings are rented rather than owned or mortgaged, conventional owner-occupier purchase pathways differ significantly here compared to most Australian suburbs.
For Investors
With 100% of dwellings rented, there is no owner-occupier base, which is structurally different from nearly every other Australian suburb. The $120 weekly rent against an estimated median price of $149,000 implies a gross yield of approximately 4.2%, higher than many capital-city markets in percentage terms. However, vacancy sits at 5.5%, above the 3% threshold often cited as balanced. Zero development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, indicating no new supply pressure but also minimal market activity. The household income percentile of 1.8 nationally means rental affordability constraints are acute, and any rent increase would need to be carefully considered relative to the income base.
Schools in Woorabinda iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Woorabinda State School
Prep-6 · 184 students
Wadja Wadja High School
7-12 · 57 students
Demographics
The median age of 23 is 17 years below the national average, producing a strongly youth-skewed age profile. Average household size is 3.3, which is 0.8 above the national figure, consistent with larger family groupings in the community. Overseas-born residents account for just 0.9% of the population, which is 20.7 percentage points below the national rate, reflecting a highly locally-born community. University qualifications reach 11.4%, compared to the national figure of around 30%, a gap of approximately 18.7 percentage points. Couples with children account for 210 of 829 recorded family units. Christianity is the dominant religion at 624 residents. The labour force participation rate of 35.3% is well below national, and the unemployment rate of 22.6% is significantly higher than the national average.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
79.8%
Houses
3.7%
Townhouse
16.5%
Apartment
Tenure
All 100% of dwellings in Woorabinda are rented, compared to the national split where roughly a third each own outright, carry a mortgage, or rent. Weekly rent of $120 is low in absolute terms and the rent-to-income ratio of 17.5% is below the stress benchmark. The stock is dominated by separate houses at 79.8%, with apartments at 16.5% and semi-detached at 3.7%. Three-bedroom homes lead at 37.6% and two-bedroom at 36.2%, while 4-plus bedroom dwellings account for 19.2%. The estimated median house price of $149,000 is substantially below Queensland state median levels. No mortgage repayment data is recorded because there are no owner-occupier mortgage holders in the dataset.
Mortgage / mo
$0
Rent / wk
$120
HH Size
3.3
Personal Income / wk
$361
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.5%
Unoccupied
16
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
5.7%
Couples, no children
829
Total families
Economy & Employment
Education is the largest employer at 31.7% of local jobs (32 workers), followed by Healthcare at 27.7% (28 workers) and Public Administration at 24.8% (25 workers). Together these three sectors account for over 84% of local employment, reflecting a service-delivery economy rather than a market-driven one. The participation rate of 35.3% is well below the national average, with 378 residents recorded as not in the labour force. Unemployment is 22.6%, significantly higher than the national rate. Full-time employment accounts for 61.3% of those employed, with 111 full-time and 70 part-time workers. Household income sits at the 1.8th percentile nationally, placing Woorabinda among the lowest-income communities in Australia by this measure. Community and personal service occupations lead at 55 workers.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.3%
Part-time
16.1%
Participation
35.3%
Employed
181
Occupations
Top Industries
University
11.4%
Postgraduate
1.3%
Born Overseas
0.9%
Dwellings
267
Transport to Work
Active transport is notably high: 44.6% of residents walk or cycle, compared to national rates typically below 5%, and 49.1% drive. This pattern likely reflects the local geography and community layout rather than transit infrastructure. No public transport usage data is recorded. Crime rate data is not available for Woorabinda. SEIFA index scores are not reported for this suburb, so a formal disadvantage ranking cannot be stated. Need-for-assistance affects 4.3% of residents (40 people), which is a higher share than many lower-density communities. The rent-to-income ratio of 17.5% is well below the national stress threshold, meaning housing costs are not a burden relative to local incomes. No schools are listed within the suburb boundary in this dataset.
Drive
49.1%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
44.6%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Woorabinda compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Woorabinda a good suburb to live in?
Woorabinda suits those connected to its community-service economy, which is built around Education, Healthcare and Public Administration employing over 84% of local workers. The rent-to-income ratio of 17.5% is below the national stress threshold at $120 per week. The median age of 23 is 17 years below the national average, reflecting a young, established community. SEIFA disadvantage index scores are not available for a formal ranking.
What is the median house price in Woorabinda?
The estimated median house price is $149,000, which is substantially below Queensland state median levels, based on 2025 estimates from rental data. Weekly rent is $120. All dwellings in the suburb are rented, so there is no recorded owner-occupier sale market providing a traditional median price benchmark.
What schools are in Woorabinda?
No schools are listed within the Woorabinda suburb boundary in this dataset. The local workforce includes 32 people employed in Education, which is 31.7% of all local jobs, suggesting educational services operate in or near the area. Families should verify current school enrolment options with the Queensland Department of Education directly.
Is Woorabinda safe?
Crime rate data is not available for Woorabinda in this dataset. As a contextual indicator, 4.3% of the 1,019 residents require daily assistance. The suburb has a high resident stability rate of 77% staying over the census period, and its economy is anchored by community service industries including Healthcare and Public Administration, which account for over 55% of local jobs.
Is Woorabinda good for property investment?
The estimated $149,000 median and $120 weekly rent imply a gross yield near 4.2%, higher than many Queensland capital-city suburbs in percentage terms. However, all dwellings are rented and household income sits at the 1.8th percentile nationally, meaning the tenant base has limited capacity to absorb rent increases. Vacancy is 5.5% and zero development applications were lodged in the past 12 months.
How is Woorabinda's population changing?
Woorabinda has a population of 1,019 across 219.5 square kilometres. The resident stability rate is 77%, with 23% turnover, lower than many urban areas. The median age of 23 is 17 years below the national average, suggesting the community skews young. Formal population forecasts are not available for this suburb in the current dataset.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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