Wooyung Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Wooyung is a locality approximately 641 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Wooyung is 2483, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Wooyung has a population of 139 (73 males, 68 females). The median age is 49 years.
The median weekly household income in Wooyung is $1,093, with a median personal income of $655 per week.
The median weekly rent is $315 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.
94% of residents were born in Australia.
82.0% of residents speak only English at home, while 7.9% speak another language.
The employment rate in Wooyung shows 57 people employed (27 full-time, 20 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 14.9%.
The most common occupations are community & personal service (9), professionals (7), and managers (0).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Wooyung has an IRSAD score of 977 placing it in decile 5 (average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Wooyung covers an area of 26.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 5 persons per km².
Statistically, Wooyung sits within the Tweed Valley area, part of the broader Richmond - Tweed region. It falls under the Tweed local government area.
The federal electorate for Wooyung is Richmond (Rural).
Wooyung Details
| Postcode | 2483 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 139 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,093/week |
| Median Personal Income | $655/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $315 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 26.4 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 46 |
| Completed Year 12 | 40.3% |
| Australian Citizens | 81.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -28.4563 |
| Longitude | 153.5386 |
| Distance from Sydney | 641 km |
| Region (SA4) | Richmond - Tweed |
| Area (SA3) | Tweed Valley |
| Local Government | Tweed |
| Federal Electorate | Richmond |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 16 (11.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 16 (11.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 26 (18.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 35 (25.2%) |
| 65+ years | 32 (23.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 15 (10.6%) |
| Arthritis | 9 (6.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (4.3%) |
| Asthma | 5 (3.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (2.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 19 (46.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 13 (31.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 9 (22.0%) |