North Woodburn at a glance
Median house
$390,000
-22.5% year on year
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Population
142
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about North Woodburn.
The postcode for North Woodburn is 2471 (NSW).
The median house price in North Woodburn is $390,000.
North Woodburn (2471) sits in the Lismore region of NSW. The median house here is $390,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -22.5% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
North Woodburn has roughly 142 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
North Woodburn scores 46/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Woodburn's population at 142, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
142
Median age
39
Family households
73%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $390,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 38% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-22.5%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $78,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps North Woodburn on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -22.5%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$390,000
-22.5% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$375/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
$390,000
-22.5% annual growth
$240,480
142
Median age: 39
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.00% (median rent $300/wk against a $390,000 price tag). Units yield 8.11% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (27%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20264.00%
Based on $390,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20268.11%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-22.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202677%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -22.5%/yr
2021
$1.4M
5-year change
-72%
2026
$390K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
6
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
46
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
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Education
Schools in North Woodburn.
Local schools for North Woodburn
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Woodburn Public School
Coraki Public School
Evans River Community School
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Frequently asked
About North Woodburn.
- What is the median house price in North Woodburn?
- The median house price in North Woodburn, NSW 2471 is $390,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is -22.5%.
- What is the North Woodburn postcode?
- North Woodburn is in the 2471 postcode, in NSW, in the Lismore City Council region.
- Where is North Woodburn?
- North Woodburn is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2471, in the Lismore City Council region.
- What is the average rent in North Woodburn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $375.
- What schools are in North Woodburn?
- There are 5 schools serving North Woodburn on this page, including St Joseph's Primary School, Woodburn Public School, Coraki Public School.
- How walkable is North Woodburn?
- North Woodburn has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near North Woodburn?
- North Woodburn is close to Woodburn, Trustums Hill, Kilgin, Buckendoon, Doonbah.
- What is the population of North Woodburn?
- The population of North Woodburn is approximately 142 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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