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Woodsreef

NSW 2347 • New South Wales

59
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
368.34 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHistoricRemote
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About Woodsreef

Woodsreef is a small rural locality in the New England region of New South Wales, situated approximately 440 kilometres north of Sydney near the town of Bingara in the Gwydir Shire. The locality covers around 368 square kilometres of open hill and plains country and recorded a population of approximately 59 residents at the 2021 Census. The area is known for the Woodsreef Asbestos Mine — a former chrysotile asbestos mining operation that was one of the largest in Australia before its closure in the 1980s.

Bingara, approximately 30 kilometres to the north, provides the main local services including shops, a school, and community facilities, and is a charming heritage town on the Gwydir River known for its Georgian revival cinema. The surrounding Gwydir Shire features the scenic Gwydir River valley and mixed grazing properties. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves the locality.

Woodsreef falls under postcode 2347 and is governed by the Tamworth Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Tamworth electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2347
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Tamworth
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Tamworth
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.28°, 150.52°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
368.34 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2347

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2347, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$29,073
Median 2023–24
$40,990
▲ 41.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$43,449

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2347; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
440 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink coach from Inverell to Sydney; approx. 8 hours
By Car (Peak)
5.5–6.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
5.5 hours

🛣️ Gwydir Highway provides road access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Bingara or Inverell.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
59
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
643.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
332.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 8.2%
Non-DV assault
713.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
19.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
535.6 / 100k
2yr Up 48.9% 10yr Down 1.9%
View all 62 offence types for Tamworth →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodsreef known for? +

Woodsreef is historically known for the Woodsreef Chrysotile Asbestos Mine — one of Australia's largest former asbestos mining operations — now a closed and remediated site in the Gwydir Shire near Bingara.

How far is Woodsreef from Sydney CBD? +

Woodsreef is approximately 440 kilometres north of Sydney CBD, around 5.5 to 6.5 hours by road via the New England and Gwydir Highways.

Does Woodsreef have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Woodsreef. Bingara (approximately 30 km north) and Inverell provide the nearest services, and a car is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Woodsreef? +

According to the 2021 Census, Woodsreef has a population of approximately 59 residents, a small remote locality in the New England hinterland.

Is Woodsreef a good place to live? +

Woodsreef suits those seeking a remote rural lifestyle in the Gwydir Shire, with Bingara's heritage township and the scenic Gwydir River valley offering quiet country living.

What is the postcode for Woodsreef? +

The postcode for Woodsreef, NSW is 2347.

Is Woodsreef a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Woodsreef is part of the Tamworth 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.