Moving to Woodburn NSW 2472
What the official numbers say about living in Woodburn — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $340 a week, against a median household income of $1,386 a week.
About 74% of homes are owner-occupied and 24% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Woodburn shrank 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (775 → 743 people).
Around 71% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Cambodia.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Woodburn scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (84% of workers), while 9% work from home.
Nearest airport: Lismore Airport, 29.1 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 570 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools · 7 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 2 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Woodburn profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Woodburn Public School 850 m · St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 1.1 km
Groceries: IGA Express 950 m
Parks and reserves: Riverside Park 950 m · Uralba Street Reserve 1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Woodburn, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Torresian Crow · Australian Magpie · Pacific Black Duck · House Sparrow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Woodburn, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodburn here | 743 | — | 2/10 | 41% |
| Evans Head | 2,907 | — | 3/10 | 51% |
| Broadwater | 670 | — | 1/10 | 46% |
| Coraki | 1,373 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Wardell | 830 | — | 2/10 | 47% |
| Alstonville | 5,912 | — | 5/10 | 32% |
| Goonellabah | 13,351 | — | 3/10 | 21% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Richmond Valley — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Page — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2472 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Woodburn profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $340 a week, and about 24% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 775 people to 743. It sits about 570 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Richmond Valley council, and the federal seat is Page.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Woodburn vs Broadwater · Woodburn vs Coraki.
Nearby guides: Evans Head · Broadwater · Coraki · Wardell · Alstonville · Goonellabah.
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