NSW · Clarence Valley Council
Woombah, 2469
Current weather
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Updated
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Woombah offers a slower smaller community life in Clarence Valley, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. The landscape itself is part of the lifestyle: open paddocks, big skies and room to breathe.
Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment against similar regional towns, even with growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 965
- Median age
- 56
- Median household income / week
- $953
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 42 of 433
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 35.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 31 / 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)
- 89
- Against the person
- 26
- Against property
- 33
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 92.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 37 residents
- State safety percentile
- 64.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -11.6%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order31
- Breach Bail Conditions41
- Domestic Violence Related Assault37
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment47
- Malicious Damage To Property38
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
22 public transport stops in this suburb
- Iluka Rd After Ibis Cl
- Iluka Rd After North St
- Iluka Rd Opp Woombah Woods Caravan Park
- Middle St At Wharf St
- Middle St Opp Wharf St
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).
105 planning-related records
2026· 11 proposals
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure93 EMU DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation278A ILUKA ROAD WOOMBAH 2469Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport46 EMU DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 51 OLD PACIFIC HIGHWAY WOOMBAH 2469Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure80A EMU DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Under Assessment
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport9 IBIS CLOSE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport63 WEST STREET WOOMBAH 2469Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool5A ISLAND VIEW ROAD WOOMBAH 2469Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation38 RIVER LANE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home10 MIDDLE STREET WOOMBAH 2469Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia38 ADAMS STREET WOOMBAH 2469Withdrawn
2025· 10 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers38 WEST STREET WOOMBAH 2469Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support100 EMU DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
August 2025
- Subdivision8 FOREST WAY WOOMBAH 2469Withdrawn
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation22 WATERVIEW CRESCENT WOOMBAH 2469Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure96 EMU DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
- Dwelling house; 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; Residential Accommodation34 TREE FROG GROVE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
- Subdivision177 ILUKA ROAD WOOMBAH 2469Determined
March 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation68 ILUKA ROAD WOOMBAH 2469Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah92 ADAMS STREET WOOMBAH 2469Determined
January 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool278 ILUKA ROAD WOOMBAH 2469Under Assessment
2024· 13 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure42 RIVER LANE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
November 2024
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structureRIDGEWOOD DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Withdrawn
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)54 ILUKA ROAD WOOMBAH 2469Determined
October 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structureGUMHILL DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureLot 3 Ridgewood drive Woombah NSW 2469Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation25 MORELIA WAY WOOMBAH 2469Determined
- Subdivision300 ILUKA ROAD WOOMBAH 2469Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure49 GUMHILL DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structureTALLOWWOOD COURT WOOMBAH 2469Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Residential Accommodation24 GUMHILL DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
April 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Carport116 EMU DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
March 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Carport2 PADDYMELON ROAD WOOMBAH 2469Determined
February 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2A Paddymelon Road Woombah 2469Determined
2023· 6 proposals
December 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure18 TREE FROG GROVE WOOMBAH 2469Additional Information Requested
November 2023
- Subdivision300 ILUKA ROAD WOOMBAH 2469Determined
September 2023
- Subdivision135 ADAMS STREET WOOMBAH 2469Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure107 EMU DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
August 2023
- DwellingGUMHILL DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
- Shed62 EMU DRIVE WOOMBAH 2469Determined
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
- Woombah Recreational ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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)
- 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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 27.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5650th in Australia
- State rank
- 1774th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #417 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #788 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime31
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime41
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime37
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime47
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime38
- Iluka Rd After Ibis Cltransport
- Iluka Rd After North Sttransport
- Iluka Rd Opp Woombah Woods Caravan Parktransport
- Middle St At Wharf Sttransport
- Middle St Opp Wharf Sttransport
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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