Clarence Valley Council
Woodford Island
Woodford Island at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
306
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Woodford Island.
Woodford Island (2463) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
Woodford Island has roughly 306 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Woodford Island 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Woodford Island's population at 306, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
306
Median age
50
Family households
74%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
306
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Woodford Island.
Local schools for Woodford Island
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lawrence Public School
Cowper Public School
Maclean High School
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Frequently asked
About Woodford Island.
- What is the Woodford Island postcode?
- Woodford Island is in the 2463 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Woodford Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $290.
- What schools are in Woodford Island?
- There are 8 schools serving Woodford Island on this page, including Lawrence Public School, Cowper Public School, Maclean High School.
- How walkable is Woodford Island?
- Woodford Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Woodford Island?
- Woodford Island is close to Woodford, South Arm, Lawrence, Lower Southgate, Tyndale.
- What is the population of Woodford Island?
- Woodford Island has approximately 306 residents. The median age is 50.
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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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