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Woodberry NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Woodberry, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Woodberry NSW is 3,024 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woodberry is $579 per week ($30,108 per year). Median rent in Woodberry is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Woodberry has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Woodberry has a population density of 360.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Woodberry is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodberry is $1,300.

There were 66 recorded offences in Woodberry in 2025-26, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (18 offences).

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Woodberry Population

residents (Census 2021)

Woodberry Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$579/wk

$30,108 per year

#7394 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

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Median Age

36years

2 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Woodberry Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.4% (1,436) Female 52.6% (1,591)

Population Density

360.5

people per km²

3,024 people · 8.4 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,332

Family income/wk

Woodberry Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Woodberry Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

41.8% 297 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.2% 414 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Woodberry Country of Birth

Australia

97.0%

England

2.3%

Germany

0.5%

India

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Woodberry Religion

No Religion

44.1%

Anglican

21.5%

Catholic

18.6%

Not stated

6.4%

Uniting Church

3.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Christian (other)

1.7%

Baptist

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Woodberry Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

41.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

32.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

15.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Woodberry Languages Spoken at Home

Other

74.2%

Polish

16.1%

IAL Punjabi

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Woodberry Employment

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Employed full-time

29.2% 637 people

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Employed part-time

19.8% 432 people

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Unemployed

5.6% 121 people

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Not in labour force

45.4% 989 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Woodberry Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

61.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.9%

Bachelor Degree

12.9%

Certificate I/II

5.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.4%

Postgraduate Degree

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Woodberry Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.1%

Community & Personal Service

20.4%

Clerical & Administrative

13.1%

Professionals

12.7%

Labourers

10.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.0%

Managers

6.4%

Sales Workers

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Woodberry Field of Study

Engineering

24.7%

Management & Commerce

19.4%

Society & Culture

16.7%

Health

9.3%

Architecture & Building

7.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.4%

Education

6.5%

Agriculture & Environment

2.5%

Creative Arts

2.5%

Information Technology

2.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Woodberry Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Woodberry Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$1-$149/wk

1.3%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.1%

$400-$499/wk

8.9%

$500-$649/wk

6.4%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

11.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.1%

$4,000+/wk

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Woodberry Marital Status

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Married

34.7% 822

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Separated

4.1% 96

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Divorced

10.1% 240

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Widowed

5.7% 134

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Never married

45.4% 1,076

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Woodberry Ancestry

Australian

35.5%

English

31.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

10.7%

Scottish

6.2%

Irish

5.6%

Other

3.8%

German

2.5%

Italian

1.1%

Maori

0.9%

Filipino

0.8%

Welsh

0.6%

Dutch

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Woodberry School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.4%

Secondary — Government

27.2%

Vocational Education

12.6%

Pre-school

11.2%

Primary — Catholic

4.7%

Secondary — Catholic

3.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Woodberry Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

9.8% 562

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No need for assistance

90.2% 5,159

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Woodberry Volunteering

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Volunteer

9.2% 207

—

Not a volunteer

90.8% 2,031

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Woodberry Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.6%

$300-$449/mo

2.2%

$450-$599/mo

3.5%

$600-$799/mo

4.6%

$800-$999/mo

10.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

30.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Woodberry How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.5%

Did not go to work

14.6%

Car (passenger)

5.6%

Walked only

1.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.1%

Train

1.0%

Other

0.9%

Truck

0.7%

Bus

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Woodberry Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.4%

1 vehicle

41.5%

2 vehicles

35.8%

3 vehicles

10.2%

4+ vehicles

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Woodberry Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.7%

2 bedrooms

3.5%

3 bedrooms

71.4%

4 bedrooms

20.8%

5 bedrooms

2.2%

6+ bedrooms

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Woodberry Population Mobility

9.9%

moved in the last year

29.5%

moved in the last 5 years

9.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Woodberry Indigenous Population

16.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

933

Indigenous residents

4,854

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Woodberry Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

434

Arthritis

161

Asthma

161

Diabetes

116

Lung condition

Heart disease

Stroke

Kidney disease

Cancer

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Woodberry Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.0%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

8.5%

$300-$399/wk

7.8%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.8%

$800-$999/wk

13.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.3%

$3,500+/wk

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Woodberry Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

30.5%

Couple — no children

24.1%

One parent — children under 15

21.4%

Couple — no children under 15

13.3%

One parent — no children under 15

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Woodberry Military Service

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Previously served

3.6% 80

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Never served

96.4% 2,172

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Woodberry Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.3% 341

—

Did not provide

84.7% 1,884

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Woodberry Children Ever Born

No children

27.3%

1 child

11.7%

2 children

26.8%

3 children

21.6%

4 children

8.5%

5+ children

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Woodberry When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Woodberry Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.6%

5–14 hours

23.0%

15–29 hours

11.9%

30+ hours

11.0%

Did not do domestic work

35.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Woodberry Household Size

1 person

23.6%

2 persons

35.7%

3 persons

17.1%

4 persons

12.1%

5 persons

6.2%

6+ persons

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Woodberry Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,557

Moved from NSW

211

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from ACT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Woodberry Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.3%

Step family — no other children

13.9%

Blended family — no other children

5.3%

Intact family — other children present

2.3%

Other couple — children only

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Woodberry Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 66 total

Assault

Other Against Property

Other Against Person

Theft

Property Damage

Sexual Offences

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Woodberry Schools

schools nearby

government

899

avg ICSEA score

1,626

total students

Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 260 students

1013

ICSEA

Beresfield Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 262 students

918

ICSEA

Francis Greenway High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 742 students

912

ICSEA

Tarro Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 115 students

892

ICSEA

Woodberry Learning Centre Government

Combined · U · 26 students

844

ICSEA

Woodberry Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 221 students

817

ICSEA

Aspect Hunter School, Tarro Satellite Independent

Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Woodberry Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,187/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Woodberry

Your weekly income

≈ $5,144/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $867/wk

Rent share 27.0%

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Woodberry vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,516 Income: $859/wk Rent: $390/wk

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Pop: 1,516 Income: $1,052/wk Rent: $380/wk

Wareemba

Pop: 1,519 Income: $1,027/wk Rent: $600/wk

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Pop: 1,521 Income: $1,057/wk Rent: $750/wk

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Pop: 1,527 Income: $746/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Pop: 1,532 Income: $1,110/wk Rent: $460/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woodberry

What is the population of Woodberry NSW?

The population of Woodberry NSW is 3,024 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 360.5 people per km².Woodberry is ranked #2,399 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Woodberry?

The median personal income in Woodberry NSW is $579 per week, or $30,108 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,332 per week.Woodberry is ranked #7,394 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Woodberry?

Median rent in Woodberry NSW is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 27.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Woodberry ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Woodberry?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodberry NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Woodberry?

The median age in Woodberry NSW is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Woodberry a good suburb to live in?

Woodberry is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,024.The median income is $579/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14395. All dollar figures in AUD.