Woodlands at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
19.3k
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Woodlands.
The postcode for Woodlands is 2536 (NSW).
Woodlands (2536) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Woodlands has roughly 19,333 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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What it’s like to live here.
Woodlands 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Woodlands's population at 19,333, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
19,333
Median age
53
Family households
–
Lone person
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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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
19,333
Median age: 53
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Woodlands.
Local schools for Woodlands
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Government School Catchment
Mogo Public School
Broulee Public School
Sunshine Bay Public School
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Frequently asked
About Woodlands.
- What is the Woodlands postcode?
- Woodlands is in the 2536 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Woodlands?
- Woodlands is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2536, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Woodlands?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Woodlands?
- There are 7 schools serving Woodlands on this page, including Mogo Public School, St Peter's Anglican College - Broulee, Broulee Public School.
- How walkable is Woodlands?
- Woodlands has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Woodlands?
- Woodlands is close to Tomakin, Mossy Point, Malua Bay, Rosedale, Jeremadra.
- What is the population of Woodlands?
- The population of Woodlands is approximately 19,333 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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