NSW · Cowra Council
Woodstock (Cowra - NSW), NSW, 2793
Desirability index
42.1/100
How this score is calculated#544 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Woodstock (Cowra - NSW) is a small locality in the Cowra area, home to around 792 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 42 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+20%), roughly 53.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 792
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $978
- Dwelling vacancy
- 22.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 88 of 397
- Median monthly mortgage
- $845
- Employment rate
- 39.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 35 / 4 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 42
- Against the person
- 14
- Against property
- 12
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 53
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 57 residents
- State safety percentile
- 3.7th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +20%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order9
- Domestic Violence Related Assault6
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment5
- Malicious Damage To Property5
- Motor Vehicle Theft3
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 937
- Woodstock Public SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
114 public transport stops in this suburb
- 894 George Russell Dr
- 894 George Russell Dr
- George Russell Dr Opp 894
- Parkes St At Rankin St
- Woodstock Coach Stop
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
72 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure37 BELMORE STREET WOODSTOCK 2793Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia7 RANKIN STREET WOODSTOCK 2793Under Assessment
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Supporting Development188 EVANS LANE WOODSTOCK 2538Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation168 BONNIE VIEW DRIVE WOODSTOCK 2538Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool39 BELMORE STREET WOODSTOCK 2793Determined
March 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Function centre34A WOODSTOCK ROAD WOODSTOCK 2538Under Assessment
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia181 EVANS LANE WOODSTOCK 2538Determined
2025· 17 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development3B TALLOW WOOD ROAD WOODSTOCK 2538Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia4 EVANS LANE WOODSTOCK 2538Additional Information Requested
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Rainwater tanks90 ALISON DRIVE WOODSTOCK 2793Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space7 Rankin Street Woodstock NSW 2793Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Camping ground1-23 ROBINSON STREET WOODSTOCK 2793Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure121 EVANS LANE WOODSTOCK 2538Determined
August 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home60 SWAN PONDS ROAD WOODSTOCK 2793Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1-3 BOWEN STREET WOODSTOCK 2793Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure38 MILBURN CREEK ROAD WOODSTOCK 2793Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation46-48 BOWEN STREET WOODSTOCK 2793Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (external)24 HOBBS LANE WOODSTOCK 2538Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Rural worker's dwelling40 HOBBS LANE WOODSTOCK 2538Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space46 BELMORE STREET WOODSTOCK 2793Determined
March 2025
- Subdivision57 SHEET OF BARK ROAD WOODSTOCK 2793Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Residential Accommodation59-61 NOYEAU STREET WOODSTOCK 2793Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Camping ground1-23 ROBINSON STREET WOODSTOCK 2793Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Shed; Erection of a new structure10 CARRINGTON STREET WOODSTOCK 2793Determined
2024· 10 proposals
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia336 GLENMORE LANE WOODSTOCK 2793Determined
October 2024
- Restaurant or cafe; Hours of operation and trading170 WOODSTOCK ROAD WOODSTOCK 2538Determined
July 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure38 MILBURN CREEK ROAD WOODSTOCK 2793Determined
- Farm buildings; Shed; Erection of a new structure73 HOBBS LANE WOODSTOCK 2538Determined
March 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure38 MILBURN CREEK ROAD WOODSTOCK 2793Determined
- Farm buildings; Shed; Erection of a new structure73 HOBBS LANE WOODSTOCK 2538Determined
February 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure244 EVANS LANE WOODSTOCK 2538Determined
- Subdivision; Residential Accommodation578 GOODACRE DRIVE WOODSTOCK 2793Determined
January 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home3D TALLOW WOOD ROAD WOODSTOCK 2538Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Swimming pool86 WESTLAKE DRIVE WOODSTOCK 2538Determined
2023· 14 proposals
November 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure49-51 BELMORE STREET WOODSTOCK 2793Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 CARRINGTON STREET WOODSTOCK 2793Determined
September 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs10 CARRINGTON STREET WOODSTOCK 2793Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure288 COBB DRIVE WOODSTOCK 2793Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Shed292 PURCELL DRIVE WOODSTOCK 2793Determined
- DwellingBELMORE STREET WOODSTOCK 2793Determined
2022· 13 proposals
13 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 10 proposals
10 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 1 proposal
1 proposal lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Woodstock ShowgroundPark
- Woodstock Soldiers Memorial ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Woodstock Railway StationBlayney-Harden railway, WoodstockSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 264
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 42.1/100
- Cohort rank
- #544 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 894 George Russell Drtransport
- 894 George Russell Drtransport
- George Russell Dr Opp 894transport
- Parkes St At Rankin Sttransport
- Woodstock Coach Stoptransport
- Woodstock Railway StationheritageBlayney-Harden railway, WoodstockSHR
- Woodstock Showgroundgovernmentpark
- Woodstock Soldiers Memorial Parkgovernmentpark
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Supporting Developmentplanning188 EVANS LANE WOODSTOCK 2538Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahsplanning10 CARRINGTON STREET WOODSTOCK 2793Lodged 27 Sep 2023 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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