Median house price
$987k
+7.9% change
NSW · Lake Macquarie Council
Woodrising, 2284
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,234
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.3%
Median age
36
Median income
$1,634/wk
Employment rate
58.4%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$987,000
Languages at home
5.8%non-English
Most common: Australian Indigenous languages, Italian, Macedonian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Woodrising is a quieter smaller community in Lake Macquarie Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. The capital is not on the doorstep: Sydney is a proper journey, while nearby towns cover more day-to-day needs. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips. Open space is thinner than in many metro suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. The suburb still has an emerging character, as newer residents settle in and local identity forms.
Versus similar metro suburbs, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because safety and growth momentum trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Woodrising snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$655/wk
Houses $675 · Units $510
Population (ERP)
1,234
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
2.5%
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
#252
among Metro Sydney · Emerging
Safety
65th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
54th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
17th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
- 23.3/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6466th in Australia
- State rank
- 2065th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #252 among Metro Sydney · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #875 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $510
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $675
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $655
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 84
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $987,000
- Median price change
- +7.9%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
1,234(June 2025)
+0.7% annual · +8.3% over 5 years · 54th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +8.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +8
- Change in 5 years
- +95
- Growth rank in NSW
- 54th 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 (~1,300), extrapolated at +1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,176
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,634
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 10 of 406
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,570
- Employment rate
- 58.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 381 / 13 / 3
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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 112
- Against the person
- 27
- Against property
- 48
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 90.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 44 residents
- State safety percentile
- 65.3th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +8%
Most common offence types
- Fraud81
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment88
- Malicious Damage To Property89
- Steal From Motor Vehicle89
- Transport Regulatory Offences174
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 925
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 17th
School list
- Fennell Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 889 · 9th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 159 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- St Paul's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1026 · 58th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 636 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Lake Macquarie High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 925 · 17th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 435 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Booragul Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 931 · 18th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 206 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Five Islands SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 890 · 9th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 51 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Woodrising Community Pre-School & Child Care Centrekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
12 public transport stops in this suburb
- Advance Dr At Freemantle Dr (Hail And Ride)
- Enterprise Way At Atlanta Av
- Hayden Brook Rd After Vim Cl
- Hayden Brook Rd Opp Vim Cl
- Toronto Rd At Enterprise Way (Hail And Ride)
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
10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 post offices
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 12 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 18/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Community(3)
- Community centre
- Woodrising Neighbourhood CentreCommunity centre
- Woodrising Community Pre-School & Child Care CentreKindergarten
Transport(4)
4 bus stops
Other(2)
- Parking (2)
- Woodrising Post OfficePost office
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Toronto Private Hospital (3.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
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)
- 57
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 46.2
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
- 27° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 295 mm · ~37 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 366 mm · ~46 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 272 mm · ~34 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 230 mm · ~29 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· 6 proposals
August 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space14 LEEWARD CLOSE WOODRISING 2284Additional Information Requested
July 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah30 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE WOODRISING 2284Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Fences; Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool12 FREMANTLE DRIVE WOODRISING 2284Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool13 WINDWARD CLOSE WOODRISING 2284Withdrawn
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure8 EAGLE CLOSE WOODRISING 2284Additional Information Requested
January 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 LEEWARD CLOSE WOODRISING 2284Determined
2025· 4 proposals
November 2025
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Supporting Development18 WINDWARD CLOSE WOODRISING 2284Determined
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah20 SHAMROCK CLOSE WOODRISING 2284Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space14 FREMANTLE DRIVE WOODRISING 2284Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool4 FREMANTLE DRIVE WOODRISING 2284Determined
2024· 5 proposals
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 VIM CLOSE WOODRISING 2284Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 ENTERPRISE WAY WOODRISING 2284Determined
July 2024
- Subdivision27 FREMANTLE DRIVE WOODRISING 2284Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 SOUTHERN CROSS DRIVE WOODRISING 2284Determined
April 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care80 HAYDEN BROOK ROAD WOODRISING 2284Determined
2023· 5 proposals
August 2023
- Demolition16 FREEMANTLE DRIVE WOODRISING NSW 2284Determined
July 2023
- Secondary dwelling26 ATLANTA AVENUE WOODRISING 2284Determined
April 2023
- Secondary dwelling27 FREMANTLE DRIVE WOODRISING 2284Determined
- Shed6 VIM CLOSE WOODRISING 2284Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development6 VIM CLOSE WOODRISING 2284Determined
2022· 6 proposals
December 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs6 LIBERTY CLOSE WOODRISING 2284Determined
May 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces6 VIM CLOSE WOODRISING 2284Determined
April 2022
- Shed32 ADVANCE DRIVE WOODRISING 2284Determined
March 2022
- Development Application2 VIM CLOSE WOODRISING 2284Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs21 ATLANTA AVENUE WOODRISING 2284Determined
January 2022
- Signage; Food and drink premisesShop 9A 84 Hayden Brook Road WoodrisingDetermined
2021· 3 proposals
September 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development6 ATLANTA AVENUE WOODRISING 2284Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces7 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE WOODRISING 2284Determined
August 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development36 ENTERPRISE WAY WOODRISING 2284Determined
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)
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
- Hunter
- Member of Parliament
- Dan REPACHOLI (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 132,184
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.7 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 40.5%Labor 59.5%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.8 km away).
Coalition 32.1%Labor 67.8%
8.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- WoodrisingLabor 69.2% · Coalition 30.8% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- Fennell BayLabor 64.4% · Coalition 35.6% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- BooragulLabor 63.7% · Coalition 36.3% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- FassifernLabor 64.3% · Coalition 35.7% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
- TeralbaLabor 65.8% · Coalition 34.2% TPP (2025)2.6 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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
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