North Woodburn
NSW 2471 • New South Wales
About North Woodburn
North Woodburn is a small rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of northern New South Wales, situated on the northern outskirts of Woodburn within the Richmond Valley Council area. With a population of 142 spread across approximately 5.3 square kilometres, it is a quiet community adjacent to the Richmond River floodplain and the Pacific Highway corridor. The area shares the 2471 postcode with Woodburn, a riverside town known locally as 'The Travellers' Rest' and a familiar landmark on the drive between Sydney and Brisbane.
North Woodburn sits in a region characterised by sugar cane fields, river flats, and subtropical vegetation typical of the Richmond Valley. Residents have easy access to the services and amenities of Woodburn, including local shops, schools, and community facilities, while the larger town of Casino is approximately 30 kilometres inland and Evans Head — a popular coastal holiday destination — is about 12 kilometres to the east. The area appeals to those seeking affordable rural or semi-rural living on the North Coast of NSW, within reach of the Ballina–Byron Gateway Airport and the vibrant Northern Rivers lifestyle scene.
North Woodburn falls under postcode 2471 and is governed by the Lismore Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Page, while state elections fall under the Lismore electorate.
Location
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Property Prices 2025
Median sale prices in North Woodburn for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.
Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.
Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2471
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2471, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2471; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional coach services (e.g., Greyhound, NSW TrainLink coach) — Brisbane / Sydney / Casino Varies
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ On the Pacific Highway corridor; Ballina-Byron Gateway Airport is approx. 55km south for flights
Residents need a car for almost all daily needs; Woodburn township is adjacent and has basic services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Coraki Public School ICSEA 8236683 2073 Adam St
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02 6683 2248 39-43 Adams Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Lismore Local Government Area, which contains North Woodburn. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)