Woodlawn at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
45
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Woodlawn.
The postcode for Woodlawn is 2480 (NSW).
Woodlawn (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Woodlawn has roughly 45 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Woodlawn 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.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Woodlawn's population at 45, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (50% family, 29% lone person).
Population
45
Median age
51
Family households
50%
Lone person
29%
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)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
45
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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 Woodlawn.
Local schools for Woodlawn
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Government School Catchment
Bexhill Public School
Modanville Public School
Lismore Heights Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Woodlawn.
- What is the Woodlawn postcode?
- Woodlawn is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Woodlawn?
- Woodlawn is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2480, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Woodlawn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Woodlawn?
- There are 20 schools serving Woodlawn on this page, including St John's College, Bexhill Public School, Vistara Primary School.
- How walkable is Woodlawn?
- Woodlawn has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Woodlawn?
- Woodlawn is close to Tullera, Howards Grass, Lagoon Grass, Richmond Hill, North Lismore.
- What is the population of Woodlawn?
- The population of Woodlawn is approximately 45 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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