Wattle Range
Worrolong
Worrolong at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,293
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Worrolong.
Worrolong (5291) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
Worrolong has roughly 1,293 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Worrolong scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Worrolong's population at 1,293, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,293
Median age
36
Family households
85%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$580/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$361/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
1,293
Median age: 36
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
20
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Worrolong.
Local schools for Worrolong
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Government School Catchment
McDonald Park School
Melaleuca Park Primary School
Mount Gambier North Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Worrolong.
- What is the Worrolong postcode?
- Worrolong is in the 5291 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Worrolong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $361.
- What schools are in Worrolong?
- There are 15 schools serving Worrolong on this page, including St Martins Lutheran College, McDonald Park School, Melaleuca Park Primary School.
- How walkable is Worrolong?
- Worrolong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Worrolong?
- Worrolong is close to Glenburnie, Mount Gambier, Mount Gambier East, Mount Gambier West, Mount Gambier Dc.
- What is the population of Worrolong?
- Worrolong has approximately 1,293 residents. The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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