Blue Mountains City Council
Woodford
Woodford at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
1,953
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Woodford.
Woodford (2778) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
Woodford has roughly 1,953 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Woodford scores 4/100 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
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's population at 1,953, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,953
Median age
44
Family households
76%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
1,953
Median age: 44
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Getting around
Walkability.
4
20
90
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Woodford.
Local schools for Woodford
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Government School Catchment
Hazelbrook Public School
Lawson Public School
Faulconbridge Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Woodford.
- What is the Woodford postcode?
- Woodford is in the 2778 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Woodford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Woodford?
- There are 8 schools serving Woodford on this page, including Blue Mountains Steiner School, Hazelbrook Public School, Korowal School.
- How walkable is Woodford?
- Woodford has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 90.
- What suburbs are near Woodford?
- Woodford is close to Hazelbrook, Linden, Lawson, Bullaburra, Springwood.
- What is the population of Woodford?
- Woodford has approximately 1,953 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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