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Woodville

NSW 2321 • New South Wales

440
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
21.44 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalFloodplainHeritage

About Woodville

Woodville is a rural locality in New South Wales' Hunter Region, located approximately 174 kilometres north of Sydney and 42 kilometres north-west of Newcastle. It is shared between Port Stephens Council and Maitland City Council, with most of the 21.5 square kilometre area lying east of the Paterson River in the Port Stephens LGA. With a population of 440, Woodville sits on the floodplains of the lower Hunter River, giving the locality its agricultural character and periodic flooding risk.

The land use in Woodville is predominantly agricultural — broad-acre hay production, beef cattle grazing, turf farming, poultry, and olive production are all found here. The locality has a modest centre with a historic timber general store and the heritage-listed All Saints sandstone gothic chapel, which is now privately owned and available for weddings. Residents generally travel to nearby Maitland (11.5 kilometres south) or Raymond Terrace for shopping, schools, and services, with Newcastle offering the full range of city amenities within easy driving distance.

Woodville falls under postcode 2321 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2321
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Paterson
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.66°, 151.68°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
21.44 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Maitland
12 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Maitland / Newcastle Varies

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
174 km
By Train
~2h 30min via Hunter Line from Maitland to Sydney Central
By Car (Peak)
1h 50min to 2h 20min to Sydney; ~40 min to Newcastle
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 45min to Sydney; ~35 min to Newcastle

🛣️ Close to New England Highway and Pacific Motorway; Maitland (12km) is the nearest major service centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Woodville is a rural locality with no local shops or services; all daily needs require driving to Maitland or nearby towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Woodville by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Woodville Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Woodville" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
440
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodville known for? +

Woodville is known for its rural agricultural character on the Hunter River floodplains, with hay production, cattle grazing, and turf farming as primary land uses. The heritage-listed All Saints sandstone chapel is a notable local landmark.

How far is Woodville from Newcastle? +

Woodville is approximately 42 kilometres north-west of Newcastle, typically a 35–45 minute drive. Sydney is approximately 174 kilometres to the south.

Does Woodville have public transport? +

Woodville has limited public transport options. The nearest train station is Maitland (approximately 12km south) on the Hunter Line, which connects to Sydney and Newcastle. A car is essential for daily life in the locality.

What is the population of Woodville? +

According to the 2021 Census, Woodville has a population of 440 residents across a rural locality of 21.5 square kilometres.

Is Woodville a good place to live? +

Woodville suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle with large landholdings, close to Maitland's services and within commuting reach of Newcastle. The floodplain setting and agricultural surroundings create a distinctive Hunter Valley character.

What is the postcode for Woodville? +

The postcode for Woodville NSW is 2321.