Woodford

NSW 2778 • Greater Sydney

1,953
Population (2021)
$43,472
Median Income
7.23 km²
Area
578m
Elevation

About Woodford

Woodford is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Blue Mountains (City) area. With a population of 1,953 and a median income of $43,472, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 7.23 km² at an elevation of 578m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Sydney.

Situated at an elevation of 578m, the suburb enjoys cooler temperatures and scenic views. The area features local parks, community facilities, and easy access to surrounding regions. Woodford offers a balanced lifestyle with a mix of residential comfort and natural beauty.

Woodford falls under postcode 2778 and is governed by Blue Mountains Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Blue Mountains electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2778
Urban Area
Lawson
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.74°, 150.48°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
7.23 km²
Elevation
578m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 5 heritage-listed places in or near Woodford, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

90-92 Great Western Highway Woodford • SHR #01509
91 - 111 Glossop Rd Linden • SHR #01807
The Appian Way (off) Woodford • SHR #01955
Mount York Road (off) Mount Victoria • SHR #01953
Coxs Road and Early Deviations - Woodford, Old Bathurst Road Precinct • SHR #01954

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,997
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
44 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,934
Census 2021
1,953
1.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,776
Income 2021
$43,472
21.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,560
Born Overseas 337

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 121
  • 2. New Zealand 19
  • 3. Scotland 12
  • 4. United States 12
  • 5. Germany 11
  • 6. India 10
  • 7. Ireland 10
  • 8. Malaysia 10
  • 9. South Africa 10
  • 10. Netherlands 9
  • 11. Italy 6
  • 12. Singapore 5
  • 13. Brazil 4
  • 14. Canada 4
  • 15. China 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 859
Australian 745
Irish 308
Scottish 245
German 94
Italian 79
Australian Aboriginal 55
Dutch 47
Hungarian 28
Chinese 27

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,077
Both parents born in Australia
476
Both parents born overseas
335
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
53.6%
Christianity
38.6%
Buddhism
1.4%
Hinduism
0.4%
Islam
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
102 (5.2%)
5-14 years
221 (11.3%)
15-19 years
122 (6.2%)
20-24 years
99 (5.1%)
25-34 years
208 (10.7%)
35-44 years
216 (11.1%)
45-54 years
289 (14.8%)
55-64 years
338 (17.3%)
65-74 years
250 (12.8%)
75-84 years
83 (4.2%)
85+ years
23 (1.2%)

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