Woodford
NSW 2778 · Blue Mountains
1,953 (2021) → 1,962 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Blue Mountains local government area (est. 79,044 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Woodford is a stable suburb in Blue Mountains, NSW 2778, about 69km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $906K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 86/100, and is about 67km inland. Woodford has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 82/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2778 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.2%), New Zealand (0.97%), Scotland (0.61%), USA (0.61%), Germany (0.56%)
Top languages: Spanish (1.28%), Mandarin (0.41%), Japan (0.41%), Persian ED (0.36%), Italian (0.31%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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:
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
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1055 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Blue Mountains Steiner SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1073
- Hazelbrook Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1044
- Aspect Western Sydney School, LawsonPrimary · Independent · 3.9km
- Our Lady of The Nativity Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1076
- Korowal SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.1kmICSEA 1084
- Blacktown Youth College - Lawson CampusSecondary · Independent · 4.7km
- Lawson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1000
- Faulconbridge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 1063
- Springwood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.9kmICSEA 1027
- Springwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 1059
- Blue Mountains Grammar Preparatory School campusPrimary · Independent · 10km
- Wentworth Falls Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 10kmICSEA 1074
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
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 Woodford
Is Woodford safe?
Woodford has a residential safety score of 82/100, 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 2,304 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Woodford?
In Woodford, the median house price is $906K. Median weekly house rent is $880.
How far is Woodford from Sydney CBD?
Woodford is about 69.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 121 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Woodford?
Woodford has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Woodford?
Woodford has a transport score of 86/100, including 1 train station and 17 bus stops.