Woombah, NSW 2469
Richmond Valley CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2469
Updated
Median house price
$887,500
-7.6% over the past year.
Median of 18 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Woombah at a glance
- Median unit
- $168,480
- Population
- 965
- Median age 56
Prices: Median of 18 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Woombah
Houses change hands at $887,500 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (18 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $168,480, roughly 81% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-7.6%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -7.6%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $178,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Woombah on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of October 2026
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What to know about Woombah
Woombah (2469) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW. The median house here is $887,500, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -7.6% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Woombah has roughly 965 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.
What it’s like to live here
Woombah 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 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,312 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 5/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Woombah's population at 965, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 68%
- Lone person
- 27%
- Owner occupied
- 84%
- Renter occupied
- 12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- -7.6%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
10 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,312 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 9.3°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Woombah
- What is the median house price in Woombah?
- The median house price in Woombah, NSW 2469 is $887,500 (median of 18 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $168,480. Annual growth is -7.6%.
- How much is my house worth in Woombah?
- A useful starting point is the Woombah median house price of $887,500 (units $168,480). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Woombah a good investment?
- On the published figures, Woombah's median house price fell 7.6% over 12 months, to $887,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No weekly house rent is published for Woombah, so there is no house yield to work out. Whether Woombah is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Woombah postcode?
- Woombah is in the 2469 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is Woombah?
- Woombah is a suburb in the Richmond Valley Council area, NSW 2469.
- What schools are in Woombah?
- There are 12 schools serving Woombah on this page, including Chatsworth Island Public School, Palmers Island Public School, Harwood Island Public School.
- How walkable is Woombah?
- Woombah has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Woombah?
- Woombah is close to Goodwood Island, Chatsworth, The Freshwater, Mororo, Warregah Island.
- What is the population of Woombah?
- The population of Woombah is approximately 965 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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