Woolmar sits 105 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Census data records 565 residents with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $77,064 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The locality grew 34.2% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $380 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,517. Walkability is low.
Is Woolmar a good place to live?
Woolmar scores a D (32/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on transit and community.
Car-dependent
Walkability 0/100 · 105.3 km · 91 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $795K
Moderate crime risk
Fire 27/100 · Crime 50/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 2/10 · median age 38 · 565 residents
Liveability Rating
32 / 100 · Ranked #900 in QLDEach bar is Woolmar's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
How do you rate the liveability in Woolmar?
Local knowledge beats any dataset. Rate it and see what other residents think.
Our score
32 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataWoolmar's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $795,000, roughly 20% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$795,000
Based on 19 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 89 days — median across 7 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 4 bed 13 sales $795K
Land
$1,185,000
Based on only 8 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Woolmar are currently listed at around $878,000 on average. Based on 6 houses listed in the past six months.
$878K
6 houses listed in the last 6 months.
6 of the suburb's 179 dwellings (3.4%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Woolmar rent for around $795 a week on average, based on 3 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$795/wk
3 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$795/week ($41,000 a year) on a $878,000 median
Based on a small sample (3 listings) — indicative only.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Woolmar safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Woolmar sits in the moderate band, with 3 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 200% on the prior year.
3 offences
200.0% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–202416 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Walkability
Woolmar is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Woolmar.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 44%
- Premises covered
- 248
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Somerset: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Woolmar is home to 565 residents, with a median age of 38, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $77,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.1%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
565
Median Age
38
Median Household Income
$77,064/yr
Census Median Rent
$380/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg Household Size
3.0
Median Personal Income
$41,340/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Unoccupied Dwellings
9.5%
Total Dwellings
179
Owner-Occupier Rate
76.1%
Houses
97.8%
Rental Stress
25.6%
Mortgage Stress
23.6%
Work From Home
5.8%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 56.6%
- English Spoken at Home
- 64.4%
- Employment Rate
- 61.7%
- Completed Year 12
- 36.5%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
100 residents (17.7%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 534 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
1% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (3 of 283).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,063 a year through Somerset based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Somerset
In the year to August 2026, 363 new dwellings were approved across Somerset. That mix is 337 houses and 26 units. Approvals are up 375.0% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this locality: 250 to 1,120 homes
- Within 2 years 128 to 570 homes
- In 10 years or more 122 to 550 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (5 parcels), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Jinibara People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. Native title over this area has been determined.
Climate & Setting
from Somerset Dam, 20.1 kmHigh rainfall.
- Elevation
- 169 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 950 mm
- 81 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
1 facility within 5 km- 2.9 km
EV adoption
In postcode 4515, 7 of 4,323 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.5% (63 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.6%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4515, 1,509 rooftop-solar systems totalling 10.7 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,734 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 93 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
1 mortgage broker is registered in postcode 4515.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $795,000 this is $45,000 above the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Shayne Neumann Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Shayne Neumann | 55.7% | 44.3% | +0.5 |
| 2022 | Shayne Neumann | 55.2% | 44.8% | -4.0 |
| 2019 | Shayne Kenneth Neumann | 51.2% | 48.8% | +6.9 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Deb Frecklington Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Deb Frecklington LNP | 72.9% |
| 2020 | Deb Frecklington LNP | 62.2% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in Woolmar?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Woolmar
Is Woolmar a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Woolmar is moderate (50/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Woolmar?
Woolmar has a low recorded bushfire history (27/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Woolmar a good place to live?
Woolmar has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (32/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Woolmar?
Woolmar, QLD had a population of 565 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Woolmar, QLD?
The postcode for Woolmar, QLD is 4515.
How far is Woolmar from Brisbane?
Woolmar is 105 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 91 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Woolmar?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Woolmar was $77,064 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Woolmar?
The median advertised rent in Woolmar is $795 a week for houses (3 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Woolmar?
The median age of residents in Woolmar was 38 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Woolmar at risk of bushfire?
Woolmar has a low recorded bushfire history (27/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
What is the weather like in Woolmar?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Woolmar, Somerset Dam (20.1 km away), 950 mm of rain a year over 81 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Woolmar?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Woolmar belong to?
Woolmar sits within the Somerset local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Woolmar?
The average residential rates bill through Somerset is $1,063 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Woolmar?
Across Somerset, 363 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 375.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Woolmar in?
Woolmar sits within the federal Division of Blair, currently held by Shayne Neumann (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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