Woombah, NSW 2469 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Woombah is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2469, home to 965 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Richmond Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 532 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 965
- Median age
- 56 years
- Median household income
- $953 /week
- Median personal income
- $494 /week
- Median family income
- $1,254 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Clarence Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Page
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $293 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 31%
Schools
- Chatsworth Island Public School
- Palmers Island Public School
- Iluka Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 9 bus stops
- Middle St At Short St
- Iluka Rd Before Short St
- Middle St At Wharf St
- Middle St Opp Wharf St
- Goodwood Island Rd At Whitbys Lane
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 95.4% of the 544 resolvable premises in Woombah. 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: 95.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 322 across postcode 2469 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 97 violent offences, 68 property damage, 40 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Woombah?
Woombah (NSW 2469) had 965 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Clarence Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Woombah?
The median advertised rent in Woombah is $293/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Woombah?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Woombah covering government sectors. Nearest include: Chatsworth Island Public School (5.7 km), Palmers Island Public School (6.1 km), Iluka Public School (7.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Woombah?
Woombah is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (95.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Woombah?
Across postcode 2469, 322 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (97), property damage (68), theft (40). 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 Woombah?
9 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Woombah centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 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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