Median house price
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NSW · Cowra Council
Woodstock, 2793
Population
792
Growth (1 yr)
-0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.9%
Median age
55
Median income
$978/wk
Employment rate
39.9%
Languages at home
2.3%non-English
Most common: Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Woodstock is a quieter smaller community in Cowra Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Reported crime has been rising recently. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Woodstock snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (Census)
792
-0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
22.2%
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
#362
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
61st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
6th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
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
- 32.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5218th in Australia
- State rank
- 1681st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #362 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #700 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Population growth
-0.3% annual · +1.9% over 5 years · 6th percentile in NSW
Growth rates are from ABS Estimated Resident Population at SA2 level. Headcount uses 2021 Census when allocated ERP is too low relative to Census to display reliably.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 299 / 4 / 0 (+ 3 other)
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)
- 31
- Against the person
- 10
- Against property
- 9
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 84.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 79 residents
- State safety percentile
- 61.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +19.6%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order9
- Domestic Violence Related Assault6
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment5
- Malicious Damage To Property5
- Motor Vehicle Theft3
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
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
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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
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 · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 264
- 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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Cowra Hospital (18.5 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)
- 8
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.8
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
- 28° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 191 mm · ~24 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 164 mm · ~20 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 12° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 216 mm · ~27 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 226 mm · ~28 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
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure37 BELMORE STREET WOODSTOCK 2793Determined
- 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 2793Determined
April 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool39 BELMORE STREET WOODSTOCK 2793Determined
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· 6 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
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
1 heritage place
- Woodstock Railway StationBlayney-Harden railway, WoodstockSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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
- Riverina
- Member of Parliament
- Michael McCORMACK (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,537
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.9 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 62.6%Labor 37.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 42.3 km away).
Coalition 64.4%Labor 35.6%
1.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- WoodstockLabor 36.4% · Coalition 63.6% TPP (2025)4.6 km away
- Cowra NorthLabor 40.8% · Coalition 59.2% TPP (2025)19.0 km away
- CowraLabor 41.3% · Coalition 58.7% TPP (2025)19.2 km away
- Cowra WestLabor 28.4% · Coalition 71.5% TPP (2025)20.0 km away
- BillimariLabor 16.8% · Coalition 83.2% TPP (2025)27.0 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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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 Cowra Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.