Median house price
$565k
+24% change
NSW · Clarence Valley Council
Woombah, 2469
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,023
Growth (1 yr)
+1.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.1%
Median age
56
Median income
$953/wk
Employment rate
35.7%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$565,000
Languages at home
2.5%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Woombah offers a slower smaller community life in Clarence Valley Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Desirability lands below average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Woombah snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
1,023
+1.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.7%
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
#331
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
56th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
77th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
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
- 33.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5052nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1619th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #331 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #657 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $565,000
- Median price change
- +23.6%
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 · October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
1,023(June 2025)
+1.4% annual · +7.1% over 5 years · 77th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.4%
- 5-year growth
- +7.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +14
- Change in 5 years
- +68
- Growth rank in NSW
- 77th 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 (~1,050), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 965
- Median age
- 56
- Median household income / week
- $953
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 42 of 433
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 35.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 326 / 0 / 0 (+ 55 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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 76
- Against the person
- 22
- Against property
- 28
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 74.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 44 residents
- State safety percentile
- 55.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -12.4%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order31
- Breach Bail Conditions41
- Domestic Violence Related Assault37
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment47
- Malicious Damage To Property38
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
22 public transport stops in this suburb
- Iluka Rd After Ibis Cl
- Iluka Rd After North St
- Iluka Rd Opp Woombah Woods Caravan Park
- Middle St At Wharf St
- Middle St Opp Wharf St
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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Woombah Recreational ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- Maclean District Hospital (17.6 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)
- 32
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.3
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° / 19°
- Rainfall
- 370 mm · ~46 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 330 mm · ~41 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 140 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 202 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· 15 proposals
August 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure20 GECKO COURT WOOMBAH 2469Under Assessment
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureTALLOWWOOD COURT WOOMBAH 2469Under Assessment
- Subdivision7 ISLAND VIEW ROAD WOOMBAH 2469Under Assessment
- Subdivision7 ISLAND VIEW ROAD WOOMBAH 2469Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure93 EMU DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation278A ILUKA ROAD WOOMBAH 2469Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport46 EMU DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 51 OLD PACIFIC HIGHWAY WOOMBAH 2469Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure80A EMU DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Under Assessment
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport9 IBIS CLOSE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport63 WEST STREET WOOMBAH 2469Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool5A ISLAND VIEW ROAD WOOMBAH 2469Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation38 RIVER LANE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home10 MIDDLE STREET WOOMBAH 2469Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia38 ADAMS STREET WOOMBAH 2469Withdrawn
2025· 10 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers38 WEST STREET WOOMBAH 2469Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support100 EMU DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
August 2025
- Subdivision8 FOREST WAY WOOMBAH 2469Withdrawn
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation22 WATERVIEW CRESCENT WOOMBAH 2469Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure96 EMU DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
- 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 Australia; Residential Accommodation34 TREE FROG GROVE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
- Subdivision177 ILUKA ROAD WOOMBAH 2469Determined
March 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation68 ILUKA ROAD WOOMBAH 2469Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah92 ADAMS STREET WOOMBAH 2469Determined
January 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool278 ILUKA ROAD WOOMBAH 2469Under Assessment
2024· 13 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure42 RIVER LANE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
November 2024
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structureRIDGEWOOD DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Withdrawn
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)54 ILUKA ROAD WOOMBAH 2469Determined
October 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structureGUMHILL DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureLot 3 Ridgewood drive Woombah NSW 2469Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation25 MORELIA WAY WOOMBAH 2469Determined
- Subdivision300 ILUKA ROAD WOOMBAH 2469Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure49 GUMHILL DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structureTALLOWWOOD COURT WOOMBAH 2469Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Residential Accommodation24 GUMHILL DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
April 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Carport116 EMU DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
March 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Carport2 PADDYMELON ROAD WOOMBAH 2469Determined
February 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2A Paddymelon Road Woombah 2469Determined
2023· 6 proposals
December 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure18 TREE FROG GROVE WOOMBAH 2469Additional Information Requested
November 2023
- Subdivision300 ILUKA ROAD WOOMBAH 2469Determined
September 2023
- Subdivision135 ADAMS STREET WOOMBAH 2469Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure107 EMU DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
August 2023
- DwellingGUMHILL DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
- Shed62 EMU DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
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
- Page
- Member of Parliament
- Kevin HOGAN (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,373
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.3%Labor 40.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 18.8 km away).
Coalition 63.5%Labor 36.5%
4.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- WoombahLabor 39.5% · Coalition 60.5% TPP (2025)5.4 km away
- Chatsworth IslandLabor 26.0% · Coalition 74.0% TPP (2025)10.4 km away
- IlukaLabor 36.6% · Coalition 63.4% TPP (2025)11.7 km away
- Palmers IslandLabor 31.9% · Coalition 68.1% TPP (2025)12.1 km away
- Yamba WestLabor 33.4% · Coalition 66.6% TPP (2025)13.2 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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
Compare with
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