NSW · Greater Hume Shire Council
Woomargama, 2644
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- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Woomargama is a welcoming smaller community in Greater Hume Shire, with a settled community character. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play.
Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. The market sits in a sensible middle ground: not cheap, but fair value for the area.
Population
- Population
- 173
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,583
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 10 of 79
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,200
- Employment rate
- 61%
- 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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 6
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 34.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 86 residents
- State safety percentile
- 10.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -39.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order7
- Domestic Violence Related Assault7
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment12
- Malicious Damage To Property8
- Possession And/Or Use Of Cannabis6
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
40 public transport stops in this suburb
- 598 Woomargama Way
- 651 Tunnel Rd
- Dickson St After Hume St
- Hume St At Edward St
- Murray St After Woomargama Way
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).
18 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
January 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Extractive Industries (non-mining)13163 HUME HIGHWAY WOOMARGAMA 2644Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development3 BOUNDARY STREET WOOMARGAMA 2644Determined
2025· 1 proposal
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport22 HAY STREET WOOMARGAMA 2644Determined
2024· 3 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure16 HAY STREET WOOMARGAMA 2644Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home5A BOUNDARY STREET WOOMARGAMA 2644Determined
January 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development3B-5A BOUNDARY STREET WOOMARGAMA 2644Determined
2023· 5 proposals
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure875 WOOMARGAMA WAY WOOMARGAMA 2644Determined
September 2023
- Signage679 WOOMARGAMA WAY WOOMARGAMA 2644Determined
June 2023
- Other685 WOOMARGAMA WAY WOOMARGAMA 2644Determined
April 2023
- Shed8 EDWARD STREET WOOMARGAMA 2644Determined
March 2023
- Demolition; Alterations and additions to commercial development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces679 WOOMARGAMA WAY WOOMARGAMA 2644Determined
2022· 2 proposals
November 2022
- Shed702 WOOMARGAMA WAY, WOOMARGAMADetermined
January 2022
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs10 South Street WoomargamaDetermined
2021· 5 proposals
December 2021
- Dwelling; Demolition22 DICKSON STREET WOOMARGAMA 2644Determined
October 2021
- Dwelling875 WOOMARGAMA WAY WOOMARGAMA 2644Determined
- Demolition598 WOOMARGAMA WAY WOOMARGAMA 2644Determined
September 2021
- Shed875 WOOMARGAMA WAY WOOMARGAMA 2644Determined
February 2021
- Dwelling11 DICKSON STREET WOOMARGAMA 2644Determined
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
- Woomargama ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
- No overlay at centroid
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)
- 11
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime7
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime7
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime12
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime8
- Possession And/Or Use Of Cannabiscrime6
- 598 Woomargama Waytransport
- 651 Tunnel Rdtransport
- Dickson St After Hume Sttransport
- Hume St At Edward Sttransport
- Murray St After Woomargama Waytransport
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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