Woolgoolga at a glance
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
6,151
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Woolgoolga.
The postcode for Woolgoolga is 2456 (NSW).
Woolgoolga (2456) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
Woolgoolga has roughly 6,151 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Woolgoolga scores 18/100 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, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Woolgoolga's population at 6,151, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,151
Median age
45
Family households
65%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$395/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
6,151
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
612
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.
18
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Woolgoolga.
Local schools for Woolgoolga
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Government School Catchment
Woolgoolga Public School
Woolgoolga High School
Mullaway Public School
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Frequently asked
About Woolgoolga.
- What is the Woolgoolga postcode?
- Woolgoolga is in the 2456 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- Where is Woolgoolga?
- Woolgoolga is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2456, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Woolgoolga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $395, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Woolgoolga?
- There are 5 schools serving Woolgoolga on this page, including Woolgoolga Public School, Woolgoolga High School, St Francis Xavier Primary School.
- How walkable is Woolgoolga?
- Woolgoolga has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Woolgoolga?
- Woolgoolga is close to Safety Beach, Sandy Beach, Mullaway, Arrawarra Headland, Emerald Beach.
- What is the population of Woolgoolga?
- The population of Woolgoolga is approximately 6,151 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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