NSW · Blue Mountains Council
Woodford, 2778
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Updated
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Blue Mountains, Woodford is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Elevated streets and bushland backdrops bring a sense of fresh country air to daily life.
Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and growth momentum lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in parks and green space and community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,953
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,913
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 53 of 812
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,997
- Employment rate
- 59.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 47 / 6 / 7
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 48
- Against the person
- 16
- Against property
- 19
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 24.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 122 residents
- State safety percentile
- 3.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -12.5%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling5
- Domestic Violence Related Assault5
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment6
- Malicious Damage To Property8
- Sexual Touching, Sexual Act And Other Sexual Offences4
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
42 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bus3 Railway Pde
- CCP Gt West Hwy
- CCP Railway Pde
- STR To P1/2
- Woodford Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
87 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 PARKER STREET WOODFORD 2778Under Assessment
March 2026
- Demolition; Swimming pool50-58 WOODBURY STREET WOODFORD 2778Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 LYSIANA ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
2025· 13 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home29 LYSIANA ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Carport24 THE APPIAN WAY WOODFORD 2778Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure68 BEDFORD ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Supporting Development24 PARK ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26 OLD BATHURST ROAD WOODFORD 2778Deferred Commencement
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation9 ARTHUR STREET WOODFORD 2778Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation31 BEDFORD ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah3 GLEN STREET WOODFORD 2778Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 RIDGE STREET WOODFORD 2778Withdrawn
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah9A ARTHUR STREET WOODFORD 2778Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers28 WOODBURY STREET WOODFORD 2778Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces30-32 MONA ROAD WOODFORD 2778Withdrawn
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19 GREY GUM DRIVE WOODFORD 2778Determined
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure83 RAILWAY PARADE WOODFORD 2778Determined
September 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport18-20 OLD BATHURST ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
July 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure6-8 SUTTON STREET WOODFORD 2778Determined
May 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation26 PARK ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah96 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WOODFORD 2778Determined
February 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses15 BEAUFORD STREET WOODFORD 2778Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 STONEHOLM LANE WOODFORD 2778Determined
2023· 17 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation5B RICHES AVENUE WOODFORD 2778Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 WOODBURY STREET WOODFORD 2778Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 GLEN STREET WOODFORD 2778Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure68 PIMELEA DRIVE WOODFORD 2778Determined
October 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Carport24 PARK ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
August 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces34-36 WOODBURY STREET WOODFORD 2778Withdrawn
- Alterations and additions to residential development26 PARK ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
July 2023
- Dwelling15 FOREST GLEN ROAD WOODFORD 2778Withdrawn
June 2023
- Shed15 BEAUFORD STREET WOODFORD 2778Determined
May 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development14 PARK ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
March 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development109 RAILWAY PARADE WOODFORD 2778Determined
- Other11 BUENA VISTA ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
- Dwelling144-160 BEDFORD ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
February 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development35 PARK ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
January 2023
- Secondary dwelling1 PARK ROAD WOODFORD 2778Determined
- Dwelling68A GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WOODFORD 2778Determined
- Subdivision of land91-133 PARK ROAD WOODFORD 2778Withdrawn
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
60 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Mid Mountains VintageAntiques
80 Great Western Highway, Woodford
- Bench
- Great Western Hwy before Glen StBus stop
- Great Western Hwy opp Woodford StationBus stop
- Railway Pde at Park RdBus stop
- Railway Pde at Wideview AveBus stop
- Railway Pde opp Woodford StationBus stop
- Woodford Presbyterian Church, Great Western HwyBus stop
- 20 Mile HollowCafe
68 Great Western Highway
- Kidmed Medical CentreClinic
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
6 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Academy ParkPark
- Bulls Camp ReserveNature reserve
- Memorial ParkPark
- Waterhouse ParkNature reserve
- Weroona ParkPark
- Wilson GlenNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Kidmed Medical Centreclinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
3 state heritage places
- Cox’s Road and Early Deviations - Woodford, Appian Way PrecinctThe Appian Way (off) WoodfordSHR
- Cox’s Road and Early Deviations - Woodford, Old Bathurst Road Precinct Old Bathurst Road, WoodfordSHR
- Woodford Academy90-92 Great Western Highway WoodfordSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 47
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 47.4/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 33% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2251st in Australia
- State rank
- 708th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #238 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #472 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 74%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 20 Mile Hollowamenities68 Great Western Highwaycafe
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
- Great Western Hwy before Glen Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Great Western Hwy opp Woodford Stationamenitiesbus_stop
- Kidmed Medical Centreamenitiesclinic
- Mid Mountains Vintageamenities80 Great Western Highway, Woodfordantiques
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Public toiletsamenitiestoilets
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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