Woolgoolga
NSW 2456 · Coffs Harbour
6,151 (2021) → 6,480 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Coffs Harbour local government area (est. 81,408 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Woolgoolga is a moderate growth suburb in Coffs Harbour, NSW 2456, about 458km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $850K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Woolgoolga has an overall score of 32/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 37/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (10.71%), England (3.48%), Malaysia (0.99%), New Zealand (0.98%), Germany (0.59%)
Top languages: Punjabi (17.17%), Mandarin (1.32%), Japan (0.31%), German (0.29%), Cantonese (0.24%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 992 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1061
- Woolgoolga High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 966
- Woolgoolga Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 961
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mullaway Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1035
- Sandy Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 975
- Corindi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.2kmICSEA 954
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Woolgoolga
Is Woolgoolga safe?
Woolgoolga has a residential safety score of 37/100, 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 9,950 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Woolgoolga?
In Woolgoolga, the median house price is $850K and the median unit price is $733K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Woolgoolga from Sydney CBD?
Woolgoolga is about 458.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Woolgoolga?
Woolgoolga has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 996 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Woolgoolga?
Woolgoolga has a transport score of 0/100.