Woodside Beach at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
114
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Woodside Beach.
The postcode for Woodside Beach is 3874 (VIC).
Woodside Beach (3874) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Woodside Beach has roughly 114 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Woodside Beach scores 2/100 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Woodside Beach's population at 114, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. 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 (63% family households, 45% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
114
Median age
58
Family households
63%
Lone person
45%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$236/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
114
Median age: 58
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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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Woodside Beach.
Local schools for Woodside Beach
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Government School Catchment
Woodside Primary School
Yarram Secondary College
Yarram Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Woodside Beach.
- What is the Woodside Beach postcode?
- Woodside Beach is in the 3874 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- Where is Woodside Beach?
- Woodside Beach is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3874, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Woodside Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $236.
- What schools are in Woodside Beach?
- There are 6 schools serving Woodside Beach on this page, including Woodside Primary School, Yarram Secondary College, St Mary's School.
- How walkable is Woodside Beach?
- Woodside Beach has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Woodside Beach?
- Woodside Beach is close to Woodside, Cherrilong, Mcloughlins Beach, Hunterston, Woodside North.
- What is the population of Woodside Beach?
- The population of Woodside Beach is approximately 114 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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