Wooli, New South Wales

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 / -29.867; 153.267
Population	503 (2021 census)^[1]
Postcode(s)	2462
LGA(s)	Clarence Valley Council
State electorate(s)	Clarence
Federal division(s)	Page

History

Before 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]

Historical population

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

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Wooli (NSW) (Urban Centres and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 23 January 2024.  
2. ""Wooli, New South Wales: Travel guide and things to do"". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
3. ""Wooli"". Visit NSW. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
4. ""About Wooli"". Wooli Holiday Units. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
5. "Statistics by Catalogue Number". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
6. "Search Census data". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 23 January 2024.