Woodenbong, NSW 2476 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Woodenbong is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2476, home to 390 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Tenterfield local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 624 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 390
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $929 /week
- Median personal income
- $542 /week
- Median family income
- $1,312 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Kyogle
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Page
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $997
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Woodenbong Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 10 bus stops
- Macpherson St Before Dalmorton St
- Richmond St Before Dalmorton St
- Richmond St After Dalmorton St
- Woodenbong Preschool And Kindergarten, Lindsay St
- Glennie St At Fairbarin Lane
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 pubs and bars
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 857 mm
- Reference station: Amberley AMO, 84.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 97.0% of the 236 resolvable premises in Woodenbong. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 97.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 52 across postcode 2476 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 20 violent offences, 7 theft, 7 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Woodenbong?
Woodenbong (NSW 2476) had 390 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Kyogle local government area.
What is the median rent in Woodenbong?
The median advertised rent in Woodenbong is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Woodenbong?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Woodenbong covering government sectors. Nearest include: Woodenbong Central School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Woodenbong?
Woodenbong is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Woodenbong?
Across postcode 2476, 52 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (20), theft (7), property damage (7). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Woodenbong?
In Woodenbong, mean daily temperatures range from 13.1°C to 26.9°C and annual rainfall is 857 mm measured at the Amberley AMO weather station (84.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Woodenbong?
10 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Woodenbong centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 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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