Wooli is a small coastal town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, roughly 12 km southeast of Grafton and 685 km north of Sydney.[2] It is located on a peninsula in-between the Pacific Ocean and the Wooli Wooli River, between the Yuraygir National Park and the Solitary Islands Marine Park. It is known as a fishing spot, particularly among anglers.[3]
| Wooli New South Wales | |
|---|---|
  Wooli | |
| Coordinates | 29°52′S 153°16′E / 29.867°S 153.267°E |
| Population | 503 (2021 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2462 |
| LGA(s) | Clarence Valley Council |
| State electorate(s) | Clarence |
| Federal division(s) | Page |
History
editBefore colonisation, the area currently comprising Wooli was part of the traditional lands of the Yaygirr people. After settlement, the town's economy mainly revolved around fishing, lobster trapping, oyster farming and boat building.[4]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 253 | — |
| 1976 | 345 | +36.4% |
| 1981 | 457 | +32.5% |
| 1986 | 463 | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 524 | +13.2% |
| 1996 | 573 | +9.4% |
| 2001 | 562 | −1.9% |
| 2006 | 502 | −10.7% |
| 2011 | 493 | −1.8% |
| 2016 | 414 | −16.0% |
| 2021 | 503 | +21.5% |
| Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics data.[5][6] | ||
References
edit- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Wooli (NSW) (Urban Centres and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ ""Wooli, New South Wales: Travel guide and things to do"". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ ""Wooli"". Visit NSW. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ ""About Wooli"". Wooli Holiday Units. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Statistics by Catalogue Number". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Search Census data". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
