Woodford at a glance
Population
1,857
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Woodford.
The postcode for Woodford is 3281 (VIC).
Woodford (3281) sits in the Moyne region of Victoria.
Woodford has roughly 1,857 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Woodford's population at 1,857, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
1,857
Median age
41
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
1,857
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Woodford.
Local schools for Woodford
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Government School Catchment
Woodford Primary School
Merri River School
Brauer Secondary College
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Frequently asked
About Woodford.
- What is the Woodford postcode?
- Woodford is in the 3281 postcode, in VIC, in the Moyne Shire Council region.
- Where is Woodford?
- Woodford is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3281, in the Moyne Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Woodford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Woodford?
- There are 16 schools serving Woodford on this page, including Woodford Primary School, St John's School, Merri River School.
- What suburbs are near Woodford?
- Woodford is close to Yangery, Mailer Flat, Mailors Flat, Bushfield, Yarpturk.
- What is the population of Woodford?
- The population of Woodford is approximately 1,857 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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