NSW · Shoalhaven Council
Woodhill, 2535
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Suburb profile
Woodhill is a welcoming smaller community in Shoalhaven, with a settled community character. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 94
- Median age
- 57
- Median household income / week
- $1,875
- Dwelling vacancy
- 29.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 16 of 54
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,975
- Employment rate
- 42.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
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.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $750
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 33
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 3
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 31.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 94 residents
- State safety percentile
- 8.6th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault18
- Fraud21
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment22
- Malicious Damage To Property31
- Steal From Motor Vehicle19
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
14 public transport stops in this suburb
- 476 Woodhill Mountain Rd
- 481 Woodhill Mountain Rd
- 589 Woodhill Mountain Rd
- Wattamolla Rd At Bluff View Lane
- Woodhill Mountain Rd At Brogers Creek Rd
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).
24 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
May 2026
- Home business; Hours of operation and trading21 WATTAMOLLA ROAD WOODHILL 2535Under Assessment
2025· 5 proposals
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Rural worker's dwelling299 WATTAMOLLA ROAD WOODHILL 2535Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure476 WOODHILL MOUNTAIN ROAD WOODHILL 2535Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation9 FOREMANS ROAD WOODHILL 2535Determined
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure60 WATTAMOLLA ROAD WOODHILL 2535Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure151 WATTAMOLLA ROAD WOODHILL 2535Determined
2024· 4 proposals
November 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Tourist and visitor accommodation163A WATTAMOLLA ROAD WOODHILL 2535Determined
May 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure241 WATTAMOLLA ROAD WOODHILL 2535Determined
February 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure21 WATTAMOLLA ROAD WOODHILL 2535Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation110 WATTAMOLLA ROAD WOODHILL 2535Determined
2023· 5 proposals
July 2023
- Other299 WATTAMOLLA ROAD WOODHILL 2535Deferred Commencement
May 2023
- Dwelling163A WATTAMOLLA ROAD WOODHILL 2535Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Retaining walls, protection of trees481 WOODHILL MOUNTAIN ROAD WOODHILL 2535Determined
February 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development8A BROGERS CREEK ROAD WOODHILL 2535Determined
January 2023
- Other46A FOREMANS ROAD WOODHILL 2535Determined
2022· 2 proposals
March 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces20 Old pioneer crest, broughton valeDetermined
February 2022
- Dwelling; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development464 WOODHILL MOUNTAIN ROAD WOODHILL 2535Determined
2021· 6 proposals
October 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing481 Woodhill Mountain Road WoodhillDetermined
- Alterations and additions to residential development476 WOODHILL MOUNTAIN ROAD WOODHILL 2535Determined
September 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development476 WOODHILL MOUNTAIN ROAD WOODHILL 2535Determined
August 2021
- Dwelling; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development464 WOODHILL MOUNTAIN ROAD WOODHILL 2535Determined
March 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Shed476 WOODHILL MOUNTAIN ROAD WOODHILL 2535Determined
February 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing21 WATTAMOLLA ROAD WOODHILL 2535Determined
2020· 1 proposal
November 2020
- Alterations and additions to residential development614 WOODHILL MOUNTAIN ROAD WOODHILL 2535Determined
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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Rodway Nature ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
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)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
Recent changes
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime18
- Fraudcrime21
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime22
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime31
- Steal From Motor Vehiclecrime19
- 476 Woodhill Mountain Rdtransport
- 481 Woodhill Mountain Rdtransport
- 589 Woodhill Mountain Rdtransport
- Wattamolla Rd At Bluff View Lanetransport
- Woodhill Mountain Rd At Brogers Creek Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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