Shoalhaven

Woodburn

NSW2538

Woodburn at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

2,580

Median age 54

The brief

What to know about Woodburn.

Woodburn (2538) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.

Woodburn has roughly 2,580 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Woodburn scores 0/100 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.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Woodburn's population at 2,580, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

2,580

Median age

54

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$380/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$323/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

2,580

Median age: 54

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Woodburn.

Local schools for Woodburn

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Government School Catchment

Budawang School

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Ulladulla High School

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Ulladulla Public School

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Frequently asked

About Woodburn.

What is the Woodburn postcode?
Woodburn is in the 2538 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
What is the average rent in Woodburn?
The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $323.
What schools are in Woodburn?
There are 5 schools serving Woodburn on this page, including Budawang School, Ulladulla High School, Ulladulla Public School.
How walkable is Woodburn?
Woodburn has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Woodburn?
Woodburn is close to Woodstock, Morton, Mount Kingiman, Kings Point, Dolphin Point.
What is the population of Woodburn?
Woodburn has approximately 2,580 residents. The median age is 54.

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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