Population and economic profile
According to the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics Census, Woollahra Municipal Council area's population is slightly over 53,000, which includes both young and ageing populations, and everyone in between. On this page, you will be able to find resources which provide more information on the demographics of our local area.
The population has been stable and slowly risen since the late 1960s to present, rising from 47,326 in 1966 to 53,295 in 1976. It is noted that the area is not comparable between these periods due to a boundary adjustment in the Paddington area in 1968 of approximately 330 acres (1.33 square kilometres) of land. This change removed a portion of land from the City of Sydney, which had been part of an addition made to it twenty years earlier when the entirety of the former Municipality of Paddington had been added to the City of Sydney under the Local Government (Areas) Act 1948, adding it to Woollahra. The population of Woollahra had fallen to 51,659 by 1986. The population was relatively stable between 1991 and 2006, at around 50,000. In 2003 there was a significant land transfer of 0.14 square kilometres of land to Waverley Council. The population then increased slightly, rising to 53,496 in 2021. Most new development in the area is redevelopment (mixed used developments) and infill (medium/high density housing).
Woollahra Community Profile
The Woollahra Community Profile provides demographic analysis for our municipality based on results from the Censuses of Population and Housing (Australian Bureau of Statistics).
This profile can be used to find out the population characteristics of our community, understand how they have changed over time and how they compare to other areas.
Woollahra Social Atlas
The Woollahra Social Altas presents key demographic data for our area as interactive maps. Based on data from the 2021 Census of Population and Housing (ABS), the maps can be used to identify spatial patterns and trends in the municipality.
Woollahra Economic Profile
Using information from the ABS and economic modellers National Economics (NIEIR), the Woollahra Economic Profile describes our municipality's role within the broader economy.
Eastern Suburbs 2021 Census Statistics
The Eastern Suburbs Census Statistics presents census information that describes the regional population and economy, allowing users to identify the region's strengths. The site includes information on the populations and economies of Woollahra, Waverley and Randwick LGAs.