Cessnock City Council
Woongarrah
Woongarrah at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,962
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Woongarrah.
Woongarrah (2259) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW.
Woongarrah has roughly 5,962 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Woongarrah 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Woongarrah's population at 5,962, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,962
Median age
36
Family households
87%
Lone person
10%
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)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$510/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
5,962
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
259
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Woongarrah.
Local schools for Woongarrah
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Government School Catchment
Woongarrah Public School
Porters Creek Public School
Warnervale Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Woongarrah.
- What is the Woongarrah postcode?
- Woongarrah is in the 2259 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Woongarrah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $510.
- What schools are in Woongarrah?
- There are 20 schools serving Woongarrah on this page, including MacKillop Catholic College, Woongarrah Public School, Porters Creek Public School.
- How walkable is Woongarrah?
- Woongarrah has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Woongarrah?
- Woongarrah is close to Wallarah, Hamlyn Terrace, Charmhaven, Halloran, Lake Haven.
- What is the population of Woongarrah?
- Woongarrah has approximately 5,962 residents. The median age is 36.
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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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