Woodberry, NSW 2322

Cessnock City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2322

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Median house price

$625,000

+14.5% over the past year.

Median of 41 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025

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Woodberry at a glance

Median unit
$285,120
Weekly rent
$680
Houses · units $510
Population
3,024
Median age 36

Prices: Median of 41 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2322), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Woodberry

Houses change hands at $625,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (41 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $285,120, roughly 54% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+14.5%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.

For sellers

Twelve-month growth is +14.5%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.

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For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $125,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Woodberry on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2322)

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What to know about Woodberry

Woodberry (2322) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW. The median house here is $625,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +14.5% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).

Woodberry has roughly 3,024 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Woodberry scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 951 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.

Schools in Woodberry

Schools serving Woodberry: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Woodberry Public School

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Woodberry Learning Centre

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Francis Greenway High School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
6/100
Transit
10/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Woodberry's population at 3,024, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
73%
Lone person
24%
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
34%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.66% (median rent $680/wk against a $625,000 price tag). Units yield 9.30% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +14.5% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.

Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
5.66%
On the $625,000 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
9.30%
On the $285,120 median
12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
+14.5%

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

196 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Against justice procedures44 (22.4%)
Theft37 (18.9%)
Assault32 (16.3%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment24 (12.2%)
Malicious damage to property19 (9.7%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
951 mm
Hottest month, avg max
29.6°C
Coldest month, avg min
6.8°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Woodberry

What is the median house price in Woodberry?
The median house price in Woodberry, NSW 2322 is $625,000 (median of 41 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $285,120. Annual growth is +14.5%.
How much is my house worth in Woodberry?
A useful starting point is the Woodberry median house price of $625,000 (units $285,120). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Woodberry a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Woodberry is 5.7%: the median weekly house rent is $680 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2322), June 2026) against the median house price of $625,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 14.5% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Woodberry is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
What is the Woodberry postcode?
Woodberry is in the 2322 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
Where is Woodberry?
Woodberry is a suburb in the Cessnock City Council area, NSW 2322.
What is the average rent in Woodberry?
The median weekly rent for houses is $680, for units it's $510.
What schools are in Woodberry?
There are 20 schools serving Woodberry on this page, including Woodberry Public School, Woodberry Learning Centre, Francis Greenway High School.
How walkable is Woodberry?
Woodberry has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Woodberry?
Woodberry is close to Tarro, Thornton, Beresfield, Berry Park, Millers Forest.
What is the population of Woodberry?
The population of Woodberry is approximately 3,024 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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