Richmond Valley Council
Woombah
Woombah at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
965
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Woombah.
Woombah (2469) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
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.
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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.
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 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.
Population
965
Median age
56
Family households
68%
Lone person
27%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$293/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
965
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
30
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 Woombah.
Local schools for Woombah
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Government School Catchment
Chatsworth Island Public School
Palmers Island Public School
Harwood Island Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Woombah.
- What is the Woombah postcode?
- Woombah is in the 2469 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Woombah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $293.
- 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?
- Woombah has approximately 965 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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