Woorree
With 45.8% of dwellings owned outright and another 45.8% under mortgage, Woorree carries one of the highest combined ownership rates you will find, with renters at just 8.3%, well below the national average. The suburb covers 5.11 km2 in Geraldton's residential corridor, housing 1,295 residents at a median age of 45, which is 5 years above the national figure. Household income sits in the 76.8th percentile nationally, a solid position for a regional WA suburb. The housing stock is almost entirely separate houses at 98.7%, and four-bedroom-plus dwellings account for 68.5% of all homes, pointing to a family and long-term owner profile rather than a rental or investor market.
Population
1,295
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,050/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$421K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price of $421,000 sits comfortably below comparable metro Perth suburbs, making Woorree one of the more accessible ownership markets in WA. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,857, and mortgage-to-income is 20.9%, below the 30% stress threshold, meaning buyers here are not stretched relative to their incomes. The stock is 98.7% separate houses with virtually no apartments, so buyers get space rather than strata. Four-bedroom-plus homes dominate at 68.5% of dwellings, with three-bedroom homes at 27.1%, giving buyers a predominantly large-family footprint. The ownership tilt is strong: 45.8% own outright and 45.8% carry a mortgage, a combined 91.6% ownership rate that is significantly higher than the national norm.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price of $421,000 sits comfortably below comparable metro Perth suburbs, making Woorree one of the more accessible ownership markets in WA. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,857, and mortgage-to-income is 20.9%, below the 30% stress threshold, meaning buyers here are not stretched relative to their incomes. The stock is 98.7% separate houses with virtually no apartments, so buyers get space rather than strata. Four-bedroom-plus homes dominate at 68.5% of dwellings, with three-bedroom homes at 27.1%, giving buyers a predominantly large-family footprint. The ownership tilt is strong: 45.8% own outright and 45.8% carry a mortgage, a combined 91.6% ownership rate that is significantly higher than the national norm.
For Investors
Woorree's 8.3% renter share is low compared to most WA investment suburbs, which limits the tenant pool available to landlords. Weekly rent is $300, and against the $421,000 estimated median that implies a gross yield near 3.7%, a modest return for regional WA. The vacancy rate of 5.4% signals some slack in the local rental market, which could put downward pressure on rents when tenancies turn over. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, consistent with an established, low-churn suburb. Community stability is high: 86.7% of residents stayed at the same address in the prior year, compared to the typical national turnover of roughly 13%, which reduces vacancy risk for existing tenancies but also limits new demand from incoming renters.
Demographics
The median age of 45 is 5 years above the national figure, placing Woorree among the older residential suburbs in WA. The overseas-born population is 11.9%, which is 9.7 percentage points below the national average, reflecting a predominantly Australian-born community. Ancestry is heavily Anglo-Celtic: English (613 residents) is the top ancestry, followed by Scottish (133) and Irish (121). Average household size is 2.7, marginally above the national average, and 38.7% of families are couples with children, with 31.6% couples without children. The volunteering rate of 22.1% is notably high, indicating a community engaged in local civic life. University qualifications are held by 13.9% of residents, which is 16.2 percentage points below the national figure.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.7%
Houses
1.3%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Woorree's tenure structure is dominated by ownership at a combined 91.6%, split evenly between outright owners (45.8%) and mortgage holders (45.8%), with renters at just 8.3%, far lower than the national average. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 98.7%, with semi-detached at 1.3% and effectively no apartments, a composition more common in outer regional WA than metro areas. Four-bedroom-plus dwellings make up 68.5% of all homes and three-bedroom homes 27.1%, so small dwellings are rare. Mortgage-to-income sits at 20.9%, well below the 30% stress threshold, and rent-to-income at 14.6% is similarly comfortable. The estimated median house price of $421,000 reflects the regional Geraldton market rather than metropolitan pricing.
Mortgage / mo
$1,857
Rent / wk
$300
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$892
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.4%
Unoccupied
26
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
14.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.9%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
31.6%
Couples, no children
1,059
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment at 15.2% of the local workforce (69 workers), ahead of Education at 13.4% (61 workers), Mining at 8.8% (40 workers) and Transport at 8.8% (40 workers), with Construction at 8.1% (37 workers). This split reflects Woorree's position within Geraldton, a regional city with a public-sector services base and resource-sector connections. By occupation, Clerical and Admin (102 workers) and Professionals (101) are the top categories, with Managers at 79. Full-time employment runs at 65.8% of those employed, and the unemployment rate is 3.8%, modestly below broader WA regional benchmarks. The participation rate of 61.9% is tempered by 284 residents not in the labour force, consistent with the older resident base. Household income places the suburb in the 76.8th percentile nationally.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.8%
Part-time
30.4%
Participation
61.9%
Employed
625
Occupations
Top Industries
University
13.9%
Postgraduate
1.3%
Born Overseas
11.9%
Dwellings
450
Transport to Work
Car dependence is near-total in Woorree: 90.3% of residents drive to work, compared to national averages, while only 0.6% use public transport and 2.7% walk or cycle. This reflects the regional Geraldton context rather than a network failure. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary, so families rely on nearby Geraldton schools. Crime data is not available for Woorree specifically. On need-for-assistance, 3.6% of residents (43 people) require daily help, a low rate consistent with a relatively able-bodied community despite the older median age of 45. Rent-to-income at 14.6% keeps rental costs well within comfortable bounds, and mortgage-to-income at 20.9% is below the national stress threshold of 30%, suggesting residents are under less financial pressure than in many metro suburbs.
Drive
90.3%
Public Transport
0.6%
Walk / Cycle
2.7%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Woorree compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Woorree a good suburb to live in?
Woorree suits owner-occupiers seeking space and financial stability. Mortgage-to-income is 20.9%, below the 30% stress threshold, and 45.8% of homes are owned outright, indicating an established, low-debt community. The suburb has a high volunteering rate of 22.1% and low renter share of 8.3%. The main trade-off is near-total car dependence, with 90.3% of residents driving to work and public transport at just 0.6%.
What is the median house price in Woorree?
The estimated median house price in Woorree is $421,000, based on 2025 rental data. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,857, and with a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.9%, buyers are well below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent is $300, giving a gross yield of approximately 3.7% for investors.
What schools are in Woorree?
No schools are recorded inside the Woorree suburb boundary in this dataset. Families access schools in surrounding Geraldton suburbs. The local education sector employs 13.4% of the Woorree workforce (61 workers), reflecting the broader Geraldton education infrastructure nearby.
Is Woorree safe?
Specific crime statistics for Woorree are not available in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, 3.6% of residents (43 people) require daily assistance, a low rate for a suburb with a median age of 45. The community is stable, with 86.7% of residents remaining at the same address year to year, a continuity level above national averages.
Is Woorree good for property investment?
The investment case is modest. Weekly rent of $300 against a $421,000 median implies a gross yield near 3.7%, below most investor benchmarks. The vacancy rate of 5.4% signals some softness in the rental market, and only 8.3% of residents rent, limiting tenant demand. Zero development applications in the past 12 months shows a stable, low-supply market, which supports price floors for existing owners.
How is Woorree's population changing?
Woorree's population is 1,295 residents across 5.11 km2. No forward forecast data is available for this suburb. The community shows high stability, with 86.7% of residents staying at the same address year to year, and a low turnover rate of 13.3%. The median age of 45 is 5 years above the national average, suggesting an aging resident base with limited natural growth drivers.
What industries employ people in Woorree?
Healthcare is the top employer at 15.2% of the local workforce (69 workers), followed by Education at 13.4% (61 workers). Mining and Transport each account for 8.8% (40 workers each), with Construction at 8.1% (37 workers). This mix reflects Woorree's place within regional Geraldton, where public-sector services and resource-related industries both drive local employment.
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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