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Woodfield

VIC 3715 • Victoria

62
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
47.18 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalBushland
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About Woodfield

Woodfield is a small rural locality in north-east Victoria, situated approximately 130 kilometres north-east of Melbourne in the Strathbogie Ranges foothills near the town of Yea. The locality covers around 47 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 62 residents at the 2021 Census. It is a sparsely settled area of cleared farmland, grassland, and remnant bushland in the upper Yea River district.

Yea, approximately 25 kilometres to the south-west, provides general services including a hospital, schools, and shopping facilities. The surrounding region is popular for its dairy farming, rural retreats, and proximity to the Victorian high country. The Hume Freeway is accessible via Alexandra, providing a practical road link to Melbourne. A car is essential as no public transport serves Woodfield.

Woodfield falls under postcode 3715 and is governed by the Mansfield Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Indi, while state elections fall under the Eildon (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3715
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mansfield
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Eildon (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.99°, 145.74°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
47.18 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3715

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3715 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$41,293
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$51,490

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3715; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Yea
25 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
130 km
By Train
V/Line from Yea (approx. 25 km) toward Melbourne; approx. 2 hours
By Car (Peak)
1.5–2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.5 hours

🛣️ Maroondah Highway provides access toward Melbourne; Hume Freeway via Alexandra

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is required for all errands to Yea.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
62
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Mansfield Local Government Area, which contains Woodfield. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
118.5 / 100k
2yr Down 21.9% 10yr Down 51.1%
Motor vehicle theft
72.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 20.9%
Non-FV assault
209.7 / 100k
2yr Up 16.4% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
182.3 / 100k
2yr Up 28.2% 10yr Down 43.5%
View all offence subgroups for Mansfield →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodfield known for? +

Woodfield is a quiet rural locality in the Strathbogie Ranges foothills of north-east Victoria, known for its pastoral farmland and proximity to the Yea River district.

How far is Woodfield from Melbourne CBD? +

Woodfield is approximately 130 kilometres north-east of Melbourne CBD, around 1.5 to 2.5 hours by road via the Maroondah Highway.

Does Woodfield have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Woodfield. V/Line trains operate from Yea (approximately 25 km away) toward Melbourne.

What is the population of Woodfield? +

According to the 2021 Census, Woodfield has a population of approximately 62 residents.

Is Woodfield a good place to live? +

Woodfield suits those seeking a rural lifestyle in Victoria's north-east, with Yea providing essential services and V/Line rail connections to Melbourne available nearby.

What is the postcode for Woodfield? +

The postcode for Woodfield, VIC is 3715.

Is Woodfield a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Woodfield is part of the Mansfield LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.