Woody Head at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
7
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Woody Head.
The postcode for Woody Head is 2466 (NSW).
Woody Head (2466) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
Woody Head has roughly 7 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.
Woody Head 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Woody Head's population at 7, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
7
Median age
55
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
7
Median age: 55
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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 Woody Head.
Local schools for Woody Head
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Government School Catchment
Iluka Public School
Yamba Public School
Palmers Island Public School
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Frequently asked
About Woody Head.
- What is the Woody Head postcode?
- Woody Head is in the 2466 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- Where is Woody Head?
- Woody Head is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2466, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Woody Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Woody Head?
- There are 12 schools serving Woody Head on this page, including Iluka Public School, Yamba Public School, St James' Primary School.
- How walkable is Woody Head?
- Woody Head has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Woody Head?
- Woody Head is close to The Freshwater, Iluka, Freeburn Island, Yamba, Goodwood Island.
- What is the population of Woody Head?
- The population of Woody Head is approximately 7 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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