Woodburn (Richmond Valley)

NSW 2472 · Richmond Valley

743 (2021) → 799 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Richmond Valley local government area (est. 24,050 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

743

Population

$539K

Median house (2026)

Safety score

Transport score

Woodburn (Richmond Valley) is a stable suburb in Richmond Valley, NSW 2472, about 568km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $539K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Woodburn (Richmond Valley) has an overall score of 43/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 98/100.

568.4 km

To Sydney CBD

7.6 km

To coast

$600/wk

Median rent (house)

3.4 km

To nearest station

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Demographics

743

Population

Median age

2.5

Avg household

Age distribution

Richmond Valley LGA population (est. 2025)24,050

Median household income (weekly)$1,386

vs NSW median-25.1%

Median taxable income (individual)$48,357/yr

vs national median ($59,576)↓ -19%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2472 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher14.8%

Born in Australia80.5%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse237 / 0 / 15

Top countries of birth: England (1.88%), New Zealand (1.21%), Cambodia (0.54%), South Korea (0.4%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$539K

Median house (2026)

Data not available

Median unit (2026)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$600 / $345 wk

Rental yield (house)5.8%

Days on market (house)49 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling135/100k

Steal from dwelling0/100k

Motor vehicle theft0/100k

Domestic assault269/100k

Robbery135/100k

Non-domestic assault135/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 33 (all categories, latest year)4,442 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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.

Within 10km2 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 955 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 984
Woodburn Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 922

Nearby (within 10km)

Evans River Community SchoolCombined · Government · 7kmICSEA 955

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

1Train

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationWoodburn Coach Stop (3.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate3.5% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance

15.4%

Education & Training

11.9%

Construction

11.5%

Accommodation & Food Services

9.6%

Retail Trade

8.4%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

30.0°C

Summer max

20.5°C

Winter max

1,300mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets

77 in suburbCafes/Rest.

22 in suburbParks

22 in suburbPlaygrounds

11 in suburbPools

00 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

00 in suburbGPs

11 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

66 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

Air qualityGood air quality (76/100, 2026-07-27)

Nearest beachShark Bay Beach (8.2 km)

Nearest hospitalLismore Base Hospital (33.2 km)

Nearest vet33.3 km

Nearest airportBallina/Byron (35.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

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

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

1.35

Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate1.83%

Projected population 2041780

Projected households 2041294

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Richmond Valley

DoonbahData not available35transport Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)$618K35transport New ItalyData not available0transport Evans Head$1.52M64transport Rileys HillData not available35transport Broadwater (Richmond Valley)$734K64transport

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Frequently asked questions about Woodburn (Richmond Valley)

Is Woodburn (Richmond Valley) safe?

Woodburn (Richmond Valley) has a residential safety score of 98/100, 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 4,442 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Woodburn (Richmond Valley)?

In Woodburn (Richmond Valley), the median house price is $539K. Median weekly house rent is $600.

How far is Woodburn (Richmond Valley) from Sydney CBD?

Woodburn (Richmond Valley) is about 568.4 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Woodburn (Richmond Valley)?

Woodburn (Richmond Valley) has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 953 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Woodburn (Richmond Valley)?

Woodburn (Richmond Valley) has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.