Woodberry
NSW 2322 · Maitland
3,024 (2021) → 3,066 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Maitland local government area (est. 99,787 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Woodberry is a stable suburb in Maitland, NSW 2322, about 128km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $695K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 58/100, and is about 15km inland. Woodberry has an overall score of 47/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 31/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2322 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.88%), New Zealand (0.96%), Philippines (0.96%), Scotland (0.36%), India (0.26%)
Top languages: Tagalog (0.36%), Mandarin (0.23%), Filipino (0.23%), Thai (0.23%), Tamil (0.2%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 965 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Francis Greenway High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 912
- Woodberry Learning CentreCombined · GovernmentICSEA 844
- Woodberry Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 817
Nearby (within 10km)
- Aspect Hunter School, Tarro SatellitePrimary · Independent · 2.2km
- Tarro Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 892
- Our Lady of Lourdes Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1013
- Beresfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 918
- Thornton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 974
- Aspect Hunter SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.9kmICSEA 1008
- Millers Forest Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 920
- Hunter River High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 899
- St Aloysius Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.8kmICSEA 1064
- St Bede's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.9kmICSEA 1030
- Raymond Terrace Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 864
- Metford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 887
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Woodberry
Is Woodberry safe?
Woodberry has a residential safety score of 31/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,044 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Woodberry?
In Woodberry, the median house price is $695K and the median unit price is $483K. Median weekly house rent is $670.
How far is Woodberry from Sydney CBD?
Woodberry is about 127.8 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Woodberry?
Woodberry has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 858 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Woodberry?
Woodberry has a transport score of 58/100 and 28 bus stops.