Woolmar
QLD 4515 • Queensland
About Woolmar
Woolmar is a small rural locality in South East Queensland's Somerset Region, situated in the rolling hills of the D'Aguilar Range foothills approximately 15 kilometres south of Kilcoy and around 75 kilometres northwest of Brisbane. Home to approximately 565 residents across 65 square kilometres, Woolmar is a quiet pastoral community that has retained its rural character amid the gradual expansion of South East Queensland's regional hinterland. The area sits within the federal electorate of Blair and the state electorate of Nanango.
The lifestyle in Woolmar is decidedly rural, with hobby farms, equestrian properties, and small cattle holdings forming the backbone of the local landscape. Residents enjoy the region's natural beauty, including access to nearby lakes, state forests, and the Somerset Dam catchment area. The town of Kilcoy provides essential services including schools, a hospital, and shopping, while the Brisbane metropolitan area is accessible within roughly 90 minutes by car. Woolmar attracts tree-changers and families seeking affordable acreage within reach of South East Queensland's amenities.
Woolmar falls under postcode 4515 and is governed by the Somerset Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Blair, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4515
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4515, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4515; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Somerset Regional Council bus services — Kilcoy ~20 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Drive to Caboolture or Esk for regional connections; Brisbane accessible via D'Aguilar Highway
Car is essential; rural locality with no local shops or services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Seib Street
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47 Royston Street
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251 Jenkinsons Road
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Somerset Local Government Area, which contains Woolmar. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.