Woodburn, NSW 2538 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Woodburn is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2538, home to 743 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Shoalhaven local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 185 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 743
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,386 /week
- Median personal income
- $636 /week
- Median family income
- $1,595 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Richmond Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $340 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,560
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Budawang School
- Milton Public School
- Ulladulla Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops
- Woodstock Rd At Kingiman Rd
- Woodstock Rd Opp Kingiman Rd
- 839 Woodstock Rd
- Morton National Park, Woodstock Rd
- 869 Woodstock Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 47.6% of the 437 resolvable premises in Woodburn. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 47.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 23.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 22.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 6.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 76 across postcode 2538 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 23% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 18 violent offences, 15 other offences, 13 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Woodburn?
Woodburn (NSW 2538) had 743 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Richmond Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Woodburn?
The median advertised rent in Woodburn is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Woodburn?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Woodburn covering government sectors. Nearest include: Budawang School (8.2 km), Milton Public School (8.5 km), Ulladulla Public School (8.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Woodburn?
Woodburn is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (47.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Woodburn?
Across postcode 2538, 76 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (18), other (15), theft (13). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Woodburn?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Woodburn centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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