Clarence Valley Council
Wooloweyah
Wooloweyah at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
419
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Wooloweyah.
Wooloweyah (2464) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
Wooloweyah has roughly 419 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Wooloweyah 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 Wooloweyah's population at 419, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
419
Median age
49
Family households
69%
Lone person
24%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$403/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
419
Median age: 49
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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
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wooloweyah.
Local schools for Wooloweyah
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Government School Catchment
Yamba Public School
Iluka Public School
Palmers Island Public School
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Frequently asked
About Wooloweyah.
- What is the Wooloweyah postcode?
- Wooloweyah is in the 2464 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wooloweyah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $403.
- What schools are in Wooloweyah?
- There are 12 schools serving Wooloweyah on this page, including Yamba Public School, St James' Primary School, Iluka Public School.
- How walkable is Wooloweyah?
- Wooloweyah has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Wooloweyah?
- Wooloweyah is close to Angourie, Micalo Island, Yamba, Yuraygir, Palmers Channel.
- What is the population of Wooloweyah?
- Wooloweyah has approximately 419 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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