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NSW · Blue Mountains Council
Woodford, 2778
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,964
Growth (1 yr)
+0.1%
Growth (5 yr)
0.0%
Median age
44
Median income
$1,913/wk
Employment rate
59.9%
Languages at home
6.3%non-English
Most common: Spanish, Russian, French
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Blue Mountains Council, Woodford is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away.
Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Getting around is straightforward, with buses and trains tying neighbouring communities together. Property prices run toward the upper end of the local market.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Desirability lands around average here: softer weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with growth momentum, plus community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Woodford snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
1,964
+0.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.5%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#222
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
5th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
39th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 51.5/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 28% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1967th in Australia
- State rank
- 585th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #222 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #428 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 74%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
1,964(June 2025)
+0.1% annual · 0.0% over 5 years · 39th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.1%
- 5-year growth
- 0.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- 0
- Growth rank in NSW
- 39th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,950), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,953
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,913
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 53 of 812
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,997
- Employment rate
- 59.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 744 / 6 / 7
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 48
- Against the person
- 16
- Against property
- 19
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 24.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 122 residents
- State safety percentile
- 5.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -12.5%
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling5
- Domestic Violence Related Assault5
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment6
- Malicious Damage To Property8
- Sexual Touching, Sexual Act And Other Sexual Offences4
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
42 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bus3 Railway Pde
- CCP Gt West Hwy
- CCP Railway Pde
- STR To P1/2
- Woodford Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
84 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 1 fast food · 2 places of worship · 1 playgrounds · 35 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 4 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 42 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 37 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 34/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.51
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.02
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.05
Food & drink(2)
- 20 Mile HollowCafe
68 Great Western Highway
- World BurgerFast food
Great Western Highway
Community(1)
- Weroona Park FacilityCommunity centre
Health & services(1)
- Kidmed Medical CentreClinic
Sport & outdoors(41)
- Academy ParkPark
Woodford Avenue
- Memorial ParkPark
- Park
- Weroona ParkPark
- Playground
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (35)
Transport(9)
6 bus stops · 3 train stations
Other(16)
- Mid Mountains VintageAntiques
80 Great Western Highway, Woodford
- Bench
- Drinking water
- Woodford Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
- The Railway and its CottagesInformation
- Wilson GlenNature Reserve
- Parking (7)
- Quakers Australia Blue Mountains Local MeetingPlace of worship
4 Oakura Avenue
- Woodford Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
88-89 Great Western Highway
- Australia PostPost Box
- Public toilets
- Shelter (8)
- Telephone
- TelstraTelephone
- Ticket Validator
- Waste Basket (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
6 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Academy ParkPark
- Bulls Camp ReserveNature reserve
- Memorial ParkPark
- Waterhouse ParkNature reserve
- Weroona ParkPark
- Wilson GlenNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 47
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Quakers Australia Blue Mountains Local Meeting
4 Oakura Avenue
- Woodford Presbyterian Church
88-89 Great Western Highway
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Springwood Hospital (10.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Kidmed Medical CentreClinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 76
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 38.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 282 mm · ~35 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 241 mm · ~30 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 11° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 179 mm · ~22 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 201 mm · ~25 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 3 proposals
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 PARKER STREET WOODFORD 2778Determined
March 2026
- Demolition; Swimming pool50-58 WOODBURY STREET WOODFORD 2778Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 LYSIANA ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
2025· 13 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home29 LYSIANA ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Carport24 THE APPIAN WAY WOODFORD 2778Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure68 BEDFORD ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Supporting Development24 PARK ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26 OLD BATHURST ROAD WOODFORD 2778Deferred Commencement
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation9 ARTHUR STREET WOODFORD 2778Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation31 BEDFORD ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah3 GLEN STREET WOODFORD 2778Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 RIDGE STREET WOODFORD 2778Withdrawn
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah9A ARTHUR STREET WOODFORD 2778Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers28 WOODBURY STREET WOODFORD 2778Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces30-32 MONA ROAD WOODFORD 2778Withdrawn
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19 GREY GUM DRIVE WOODFORD 2778Determined
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure83 RAILWAY PARADE WOODFORD 2778Determined
September 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport18-20 OLD BATHURST ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
July 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure6-8 SUTTON STREET WOODFORD 2778Determined
May 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation26 PARK ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah96 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WOODFORD 2778Determined
February 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses15 BEAUFORD STREET WOODFORD 2778Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 STONEHOLM LANE WOODFORD 2778Determined
2023· 17 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation5B RICHES AVENUE WOODFORD 2778Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 WOODBURY STREET WOODFORD 2778Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 GLEN STREET WOODFORD 2778Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure68 PIMELEA DRIVE WOODFORD 2778Determined
October 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Carport24 PARK ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
August 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces34-36 WOODBURY STREET WOODFORD 2778Withdrawn
- Alterations and additions to residential development26 PARK ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
July 2023
- Dwelling15 FOREST GLEN ROAD WOODFORD 2778Withdrawn
June 2023
- Shed15 BEAUFORD STREET WOODFORD 2778Determined
May 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development14 PARK ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
March 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development109 RAILWAY PARADE WOODFORD 2778Determined
- Other11 BUENA VISTA ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
- Dwelling144-160 BEDFORD ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
February 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development35 PARK ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
January 2023
- Secondary dwelling1 PARK ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
- Dwelling68A GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WOODFORD 2778Determined
- Subdivision of land91-133 PARK ROAD WOODFORD 2778Withdrawn
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
3 heritage places
- Cox’s Road and Early Deviations - Woodford, Appian Way PrecinctThe Appian Way (off) WoodfordSHR
- Cox’s Road and Early Deviations - Woodford, Old Bathurst Road Precinct Old Bathurst Road, WoodfordSHR
- Woodford Academy90-92 Great Western Highway WoodfordSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
- Member of Parliament
- Susan TEMPLEMAN (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,939
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 42.3%Labor 57.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 10.4 km away).
Coalition 27.0%Labor 73.0%
15.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- WoodfordLabor 72.9% · Coalition 27.1% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- HazelbrookLabor 73.6% · Coalition 26.4% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
- LawsonLabor 77.1% · Coalition 22.9% TPP (2025)4.8 km away
- SpringwoodLabor 69.0% · Coalition 31.0% TPP (2025)8.9 km away
- FaulconbridgeLabor 70.1% · Coalition 29.9% TPP (2025)9.1 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Blue Mountains Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.