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Woodhouselee

NSW 2580 • New South Wales

23
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
36.82 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Woodhouselee

Woodhouselee is a small rural locality in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, situated in the Monaro electorate approximately 30 kilometres north-east of Goulburn. With a recorded population of around 23 residents, the locality covers a broad expanse of elevated pastoral land characterised by open grazing country, scattered eucalypt woodland and the cool highland climate typical of this part of southern NSW. It sits within the broader Hume federal electorate, reflecting the largely rural and agricultural nature of the region.

The lifestyle in Woodhouselee is firmly rooted in agriculture, with sheep grazing and beef cattle farming the dominant land uses across the rolling Southern Tablelands landscape. Residents depend on Goulburn for services, with the city offering supermarkets, hospitals and rail connections approximately 30 minutes away. The area is popular with those seeking affordable rural acreage with reasonable access to both Goulburn and the Australian Capital Territory, which lies around 80 kilometres to the south. The locality offers solitude, starry skies and a true rural escape.

Woodhouselee falls under postcode 2580 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2580
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Hume
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.73°, 149.73°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
36.82 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Goulburn Station
30 km
Drive only

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
Drive to Goulburn (30 km), then approx. 2 hr train to Sydney Central
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 2 hr 30 min via Hume Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 2 hr 15 min

🛣️ Car essential locally. Goulburn provides the nearest rail link to Sydney.

Walkability Car Dependent

Fully rural locality with no public transport. A car is required for all daily activities.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
23
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Woodhouselee located? +

Woodhouselee is in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, approximately 30 kilometres north-east of Goulburn and around 80 kilometres north of the ACT border.

What is the nearest city to Woodhouselee? +

Goulburn is the nearest city, about 30 km away, and provides all essential services including supermarkets, hospitals and a railway station with trains to Sydney.

How long does it take to drive from Woodhouselee to Sydney? +

The drive from Woodhouselee to Sydney takes approximately 2 to 2.5 hours via the Hume Highway, covering roughly 200 km.

What is the climate like in Woodhouselee? +

Woodhouselee has a cool highland climate typical of the NSW Southern Tablelands, with warm summers, cold winters and occasional frosts and snowfall on surrounding ranges.

What is the population of Woodhouselee? +

Woodhouselee had a population of 23 at the 2021 Census.