Woodend, VIC 3442 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Woodend is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3442, home to 6,732 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Moorabool local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 66 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,732
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $2,104 /week
- Median personal income
- $857 /week
- Median family income
- $2,549 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Macedon Ranges
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Bendigo
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- McEwen
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Woodend Primary School
- St Ambrose's School
- Braemar College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 2 bus stops
- Anslow St/High St
- Woodend Station/Station St
- Woodend Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 2 pubs and bars
- 6 parks and reserves
- 3 supermarkets
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.8°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 533 mm
- Reference station: Laverton RAAF, 61.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 37.6% of the 3,124 resolvable premises in Woodend. 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: 37.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 37.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 23.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 344 across postcode 3442 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 206 property offences, 51 violent offences, 17 public order offences.
- Wider Macedon Ranges LGA: 4,801 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Woodend?
Woodend (VIC 3442) had 6,732 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Macedon Ranges local government area.
What is the median rent in Woodend?
The median advertised rent in Woodend is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Woodend?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Woodend covering government, catholic, independent sectors. Nearest include: Woodend Primary School (0.1 km), St Ambrose's School (0.6 km), Braemar College (3.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Woodend?
Woodend is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (37.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Woodend?
Across postcode 3442, 344 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (206), violent (51), public order (17). 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 Woodend?
In Woodend, mean daily temperatures range from 9.5°C to 19.8°C and annual rainfall is 533 mm measured at the Laverton RAAF weather station (61.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Woodend?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Woodend centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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