Wooli, New South Wales
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  Wooli | |
| Coordinates: 29°52′S 153°16′E / 29.867°S 153.267°E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
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| Population | |
| • Total | 503 (2021 census)[1] |
| Postcode | 2462 |
Wooli is a small coastal town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, roughly 12km southeast of Grafton and 685km 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 well known as a fishing spot, particularly among anglers.[3], which causes much of the town's economy to be based around fishing.
Wooli is connected to the Pacific Motorway by Wooli Road which also connects the town to nearby Minnie Water and Digger's Camp. The town is reliant on the nearby town of Grafton for essential services such as secondary education and medical services.
Toponymy
The name "Wooli" comes from the name of the river, the Wooli Wooli, which flows out into the sea, which positions part of the town on a peninsula. The name of the river, however [4]means "2 Waters" or "Water Water" in the now extinct Yaygir language.
History
Before colonization, 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.[5]
| 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.[6][7] | ||
References
- ↑ 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 – A Seaside Village Between River & Ocean | Wooli Holiday Units". wooliholidayunits.com.au. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
- ↑ ""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.