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Woodford, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Woodford is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,884. Elevation: 1,982 ft (604 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,884 Population 1/sq mi density
1,982 ft Elevation 604 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$28,257 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$28,257 median income, 4.3% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$236,600 home value, $1,183/mo rent

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About Woodford

Woodford

Woodford is a village in the Blue Mountains in New South Wales, Australia, about 90 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD. Its elevation is 609 metres (1,998 ft) above sea level. It is situated on the Great Western Highway and has a railway station on the Main Western railway line served by NSW TrainLink's Blue Mountains services. At the 2016 census, Woodford had a population of 1,934.

People

Population1,884
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,257
Per Capita$28,257
Unemployment4.3%

Housing

D
Home Value$236,600
Rent$1,183
Ownership89.8%
Housing Units754

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation1,982 ft (604 m)
Population1,884
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,982 ft (604 m)
Coordinates-33.7333°, 150.4833°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (988 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$28,257
Median Age44.0 years

About Woodford

Woodford is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,884. The city sits at an elevation of 1,982 feet (604 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Woodford has a population of 1,884 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,884
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
2,265.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Woodford vs Australia Average

The median household income in Woodford is $28,257, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,257 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $543, 62% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 179 business establishments.

Income: Woodford vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$28,257
62% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,257
Avg Weekly Wage$543

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)179

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Woodford is $236,600, 16% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,183 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 89.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 754 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$236,600
16% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,183
2% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.8%
Owner-Occupied89.8%
Renter-Occupied10.2%
Housing Units754

Property Tax

Climate in Woodford

Woodford has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.2°C), the coldest is Jul (11.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 911 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.2°C / 74°F 17.4° / 28.9° 110.8
Feb 22°C / 72°F 17° / 27° 171.5
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 15.5° / 25.2° 104.0
Apr 17.6°C / 64°F 12.6° / 22.5° 59.8
May 14.4°C / 58°F 9.5° / 19.4° 31.0
Jun 12°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.1° 75.5
Jul 11.5°C / 53°F 6.7° / 16.3° 28.6
Aug 12.4°C / 54°F 7.1° / 17.8° 34.7
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 9.4° / 21.3° 38.5
Oct 18°C / 64°F 11.9° / 24° 66.4
Nov 20°C / 68°F 14.1° / 25.8° 93.8
Dec 21.4°C / 71°F 15.5° / 27.4° 96.1
Woodford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,982 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,982 ft (604 m)
Area2,265.5 sq mi (5,867.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-33.7333°N, 150.4833°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.22"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 111 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 127 km
Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 143 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 69 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 52 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 34 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 14 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 73 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 130 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 87 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 76 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 38 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 102 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 141 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 6.2 in Wettest
February 67°F (19°C) 5.9 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 5.6 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
June 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in Coldest
July 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in Driest
August 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
December 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in

Woodford has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 48°F in June to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (2.0").

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Radio Stations near Woodford

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio australian music, community radio MP3 128 kbps
C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station commercial, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
C-Dance club, dance MP3 192 kbps
C91.3 AAC+ 64 kbps
Pulse 89.9 FM MP3 128 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio - Sydney (MP3) community radio MP3 192 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio AAC 48 kbps
Radio Blue Mountains MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Woodford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arms of Australia Inn Museum
Kurrajong Radio Museum
Mount Victoria Historical Society Museum
Museum of Fire
Museum of Printing
Nepean Naval Museum
Norman Lindsay Gallery
Tarella Cottage
Treasured Teapot Museum
Turkish Bath Museum
Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum

Libraries in Woodford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blackheath Library0.0
Blaxland Library0.0
Blaxland Public Library0.0
Emu Plains Library0.0
John Phillips Library0.0
Katoomba Library0.0
Lawson Library0.0
Penrith City Library0.0
Springwood Library0.0
Wentworth Falls Library0.0

Cafes in Woodford

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

20 Mile Hollow

Clinics in Woodford

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kidmed Medical Centre

Train Stations in Woodford

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Linden
Woodford

Breweries in Woodford

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Country Brewer

Stadiums & Teams in Woodford

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Woodford

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportLarge Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle AirstripSmall Airport
Bullio AirportSmall Airport
Dr Fox AirstripSmall Airport
Gingkin AirfieldSmall Airport
Holsworthy (Military) AirportSmall Airport
Katoomba AirportSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Mittagong AirportSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts AirfieldSmall Airport
Tadji Park AirstripSmall Airport
Taralga Grathawa AirportSmall Airport
The Oaks AirportSmall Airport
Tucker Creek AirstripSmall Airport
Wedderburn AerodromeSmall Airport
Wilton AirportSmall Airport
Yerranderie AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Woodford

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Rehabilitation Unit
Woodlands Clinic (Drug and Alcohol)

Churches & Religious Organizations in Woodford

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Quakers Australia Blue Mountains Local Meeting
Woodford Presbyterian Church

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Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woodford

What is the population of Woodford?

Woodford has a population of 1,884 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Woodford expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,257, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $236,600 (16% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,183 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Woodford?

Woodford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches.

How is the job market in Woodford?

Woodford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $543. There are 179 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Woodford?

The median home value in Woodford is $236,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,183. The homeownership rate is 89.8%.

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