Woomera SA 5720
Woomera sits 492 km from Adelaide CBD in South Australia, around 5 hours 25 minutes by car. Census data records 132 residents with a median age of 43 and a median household income of $95,108 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the middle range nationally. Population fell 9.6% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $103 per week. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 132. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Is Woomera safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Woomera sits in the low band, with 1 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 50% on the prior year.
1 offences
50.0% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–2025No crash in Woomera killed anyone or put anyone in hospital in 2021–2025.
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. This state’s crash data does not name the road.
Schools
One school serves Woomera, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
- • 10 students in one school (avg 10)
Combined
Walkability
Woomera 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 Woomera.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 6
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
Unincorporated SA: 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
Woomera is home to 132 residents, with a median age of 43, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $95,000 a year, with unemployment at 5.6%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
132
Median Age
43
Median Household Income
$95,108/yr
Census Median Rent
$103/wk
Census Median Mortgage
—
Avg Household Size
1.7
Median Personal Income
$66,300/yr
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
Unoccupied Dwellings
158.9%
Total Dwellings
73
Owner-Occupier Rate
—
Houses
89.0%
Rental Stress
5.6%
Mortgage Stress
—
Work From Home
5.1%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 78.0%
- English Spoken at Home
- 89.4%
- Employment Rate
- 75.9%
- Completed Year 12
- 40.2%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 100%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Unincorporated SA
In the year to August 2026, 4 new dwellings were approved across Unincorporated SA. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses.
Climate & Setting
from Woomera Aerodrome, 1.7 kmDry climate — very hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 137 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 173 mm
- 24 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 34.7°C
- 64 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 6.5°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
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.
EV adoption
In postcode 5720, 3 of 184 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.0% (0 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.6%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5720, 11 rooftop-solar systems totalling 0.1 MW have been installed since 2001, against 236 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census.
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$15,000 for new homes.
No purchase-price cap. Stamp duty is fully exempted for eligible first-home buyers as a separate concession.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Tom Venning Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tom Venning | 45.4% | 54.6% | +5.4 |
| 2022 | Rowan Ramsey | 39.9% | 60.1% | -3.2 |
| 2019 | Rowan Ramsey | 36.7% | 63.3% | +5.6 |
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 Geoff Brock Independent
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Geoff Brock IND | 56.9% |
| 2022 | Geoff Brock IND | 67.1% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2024, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of South Australia.
Looking at a specific address in Woomera?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 132 residents
- 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 Woomera
Is Woomera a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Woomera is low (14/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Woomera?
Woomera has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Woomera?
Woomera, SA had a population of 132 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Woomera, SA?
The postcode for Woomera, SA is 5720.
How far is Woomera from Adelaide?
Woomera is 492 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 325 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Woomera?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Woomera was $95,108 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 Woomera?
There are too few current rental listings in Woomera for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $103, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Woomera?
The median age of residents in Woomera was 43 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Woomera?
There is 1 school inside the Woomera boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
What is the weather like in Woomera?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Woomera, Woomera Aerodrome (1.7 km away), summer days average 34.7°C, winter nights 6.5°C, 173 mm of rain a year over 24 rainy days, and 64 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Woomera?
First-home buyers in SA may be eligible for $15,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by RevenueSA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Woomera belong to?
Woomera sits within the Unincorporated SA local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much is being built near Woomera?
Across Unincorporated SA, 4 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Woomera in?
Woomera sits within the federal Division of Grey, currently held by Tom Venning (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2026
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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