Wooloweyah, NSW 2464 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Wooloweyah is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2464, home to 419 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Clarence Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 527 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$403 /wk
Population419
Median age49
Area28.4 km²
To CBD527 km
LGAClarence Valley

Demographics

Population
419
Median age
49 years
Median household income
$1,674 /week
Median personal income
$824 /week
Median family income
$2,143 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Clarence Valley
Statistical region (SA4)
Coffs Harbour - Grafton
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
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Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$403 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Rent share of household income
24%

Schools

  • Yamba Public School Primary · Government
  • Iluka Public School Primary · Government
  • Palmers Island Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Honeyman Park, Lakes Bvd bus · 195 m
  • Lakes Bvd After Wood St bus · 651 m
  • Pacific St At Lake St bus · 1449 m
  • Angourie Rd At Candole Av bus · 1513 m
  • Angourie Rd Opp Candole Av bus · 1526 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 1 restaurant
  • 7 parks and reserves
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Curb serves 56.8% of the 199 resolvable premises in Wooloweyah. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 43.2%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 56.8%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 483 across postcode 2464 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 123 theft, 109 violent offences, 63 other offences.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Wooloweyah?

Wooloweyah (NSW 2464) had 419 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Clarence Valley local government area.

What is the median rent in Wooloweyah?

The median advertised rent in Wooloweyah is $403/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Wooloweyah?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Wooloweyah covering government sectors. Nearest include: Yamba Public School (4.6 km), Iluka Public School (8.4 km), Palmers Island Public School (8.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Wooloweyah?

Wooloweyah is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (56.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Wooloweyah?

Across postcode 2464, 483 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (123), violent (109), other (63). 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 Wooloweyah?

5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wooloweyah centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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