Woorim
A median age of 60 tells you almost everything about Woorim: this Bribie Island coastal community sits 20 years above the national median, making it one of Queensland's most distinctly retiree-oriented suburbs. With a population of 1,843, household income at the 9.5th percentile nationally, and a 22.7% vacancy rate across its 27.45 km2, the suburb functions as a seasonal and semi-rural retreat rather than a year-round employment hub. The participation rate of 34.8% confirms most residents are outside the workforce, and 50.1% own their homes outright, well above typical ownership rates, because many arrived mortgage-free after selling assets elsewhere.
Population
1,843
Median Age
60.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$926/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
15
Median House
$426K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price sits at approximately $426,000, estimated from rental data in 2025, making Woorim affordable compared to most southeast Queensland coastal markets. Semi-detached dwellings account for 24.1% of stock alongside 58.8% separate houses, giving buyers choice between low-maintenance options and full-sized homes. The 2-bedroom segment (26.3%) suits downsizers, while 3-bedroom homes lead at 37.4%. The main affordability warning is the mortgage-to-income ratio of 37.8%, above the 30% stress threshold, because household incomes here sit at the 9.5th percentile nationally. Buyers should factor in that most of the community is already settled: 76.4% of residents stayed in place over the last 5 years.
For Buyers
The median house price sits at approximately $426,000, estimated from rental data in 2025, making Woorim affordable compared to most southeast Queensland coastal markets. Semi-detached dwellings account for 24.1% of stock alongside 58.8% separate houses, giving buyers choice between low-maintenance options and full-sized homes. The 2-bedroom segment (26.3%) suits downsizers, while 3-bedroom homes lead at 37.4%. The main affordability warning is the mortgage-to-income ratio of 37.8%, above the 30% stress threshold, because household incomes here sit at the 9.5th percentile nationally. Buyers should factor in that most of the community is already settled: 76.4% of residents stayed in place over the last 5 years.
For Investors
A 30.7% renter share and weekly rent of $340 produce a modest gross yield against the $426,000 median, roughly 4.2%. The vacancy rate of 22.7% is the critical risk factor, substantially higher than the national average, pointing to significant seasonal or structural oversupply. Development activity is light, with only 15 applications in the past 12 months, including an extension of a subdivision approval and minor change requests, suggesting limited new supply pressure but also limited capital growth catalysts. The aging demographic base (median age 60, 20 years above national) means organic demand growth is constrained, and net population at 1,843 is a thin market for rental absorption.
Development Activity
Total DAs
33
Last 12 Months
15
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+15.4%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Woorim's median age of 60 is 20 years above the national figure, placing it among Australia's oldest suburbs by age profile. The working-age presence is thin: the participation rate is just 34.8%, and 873 residents are not in the labour force. Average household size of 1.9 is 0.6 below national, consistent with couples-without-children dominating at 54.8% of families and couples with children at just 20.4%. Overseas-born residents are 19.9%, slightly below the national average of around 21.6%. Ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (849), Irish (271) and Scottish (243). University qualifications reach 25.5%, which is 4.6 points below the national figure, reflecting the retirement rather than professional cohort.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
58.8%
Houses
24.1%
Townhouse
6.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Owner-occupiers define Woorim's tenure profile: 50.1% own outright and only 19.2% carry a mortgage, well above the national outright-ownership rate. The 30.7% renter share provides a modest investor market. Separate houses account for 58.8% of dwellings, with semi-detached at 24.1% and apartments at 6.5%, a relatively balanced mix for a coastal suburb. Three-bedroom homes lead at 37.4%, followed by 2-bedroom at 26.3% and 4-plus at 23.0%. The 22.7% vacancy rate is notably elevated compared to metropolitan norms, consistent with a high share of holiday or part-time use properties across the 27.45 km2 area. Rent-to-income of 36.7% places renters under stress relative to local incomes at the 9.5th percentile nationally.
Mortgage / mo
$1,517
Rent / wk
$340
HH Size
1.9
Personal Income / wk
$577
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
22.7%
Unoccupied
259
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
36.7% stressed
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
37.8% stressed
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
54.8%
Couples, no children
1,221
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads Woorim's employed workforce at 18.3% (69 workers), followed by Education at 15.4% (58), Construction at 11.4% (43), Professional/Tech at 8.8% (33) and Retail at 7.2% (27). By occupation, Professionals (109) and Community/Personal service workers (86) top the list. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average, though the full-time employment rate among workers is 53.0%. The participation rate of just 34.8% reflects the dominant retirement cohort, with 873 residents not in the labour force. Personal weekly income averages $577 and household weekly income $926, placing the suburb at the 9.5th percentile nationally, substantially below the median household income seen in most Australian communities.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
53.0%
Part-time
39.9%
Participation
34.8%
Employed
534
Occupations
Top Industries
University
25.5%
Postgraduate
6.6%
Born Overseas
19.9%
Dwellings
872
Transport to Work
Car dependency is near-total in Woorim: 82.6% drive, only 2.5% use public transport, and 7.8% walk or cycle. This reflects the suburban-coastal geography of Bribie Island, where distances to services require a vehicle. No schools are recorded in the suburb data, so families depend on facilities in nearby mainland areas. Crime data is not available for this suburb, so direct comparison with state averages is not possible. The 15.1% volunteering rate indicates community participation above average, and 9.0% of residents (153 people) need daily assistance, higher than expected for the suburb's size, consistent with the aged resident base. Housing stress affects both renters (rent-to-income 36.7%) and mortgage holders (mortgage-to-income 37.8%) because local incomes rank at the 9.5th percentile nationally.
Drive
82.6%
Public Transport
2.5%
Walk / Cycle
7.8%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Woorim compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Woorim a good suburb to live in?
Woorim suits retirees and those seeking a quiet coastal lifestyle. The median age of 60 is 20 years above the national average, and 50.1% of residents own their homes outright. The main drawbacks are near-total car dependency (82.6% drive), no schools recorded locally, and household income at the 9.5th percentile nationally, which limits services and amenity density.
What is the median house price in Woorim?
The median house price is approximately $426,000, estimated from rental data in 2025. Weekly rent averages $340. The mortgage-to-income ratio is 37.8%, above the 30% stress threshold, because local household incomes sit at the 9.5th percentile nationally.
What schools are in Woorim?
No schools are recorded within the Woorim suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in nearby mainland suburbs on the Moreton Bay coast. The suburb's population skews heavily toward retirees, with a median age of 60 and 54.8% of families being couples without children.
Is Woorim safe?
Crime statistics are not available for Woorim in this dataset, so a direct comparison against state averages cannot be made. As an indirect indicator, the 15.1% volunteering rate suggests community cohesion, and the 76.4% of residents who stayed in place over the last 5 years indicates a stable, settled community.
Is Woorim good for property investment?
Gross rental yield is approximately 4.2% based on $340 weekly rent against a $426,000 median price. The 22.7% vacancy rate is the primary concern, well above metropolitan norms, pointing to seasonal or part-time use of many properties. With only 15 development applications in the past 12 months and a thin population of 1,843, capital growth catalysts are limited.
How is Woorim's population changing?
Woorim's population of 1,843 is spread across 27.45 km2 at a low density of 67 per km2. Resident turnover of 23.6% over 5 years shows some movement, but 76.4% stayed in place. The aging profile (median age 60, participation rate 34.8%) means natural growth is constrained, and the suburb functions more as a retirement destination than a growth corridor.
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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