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Woy Woy, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Woy Woy is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 10,668. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
10,668 Population 40/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$20,449 Median Income
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Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$20,449 median income, 6.4% unemployment
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Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population10,668
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density40/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,449
Per Capita$20,449
Unemployment6.4%

Housing

F
Home Value$214,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership60.1%
Housing Units4,267

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population10,668
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates-33.4843°, 151.3247°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation31.5 inches (799 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,449
Median Age48.0 years

About Woy Woy

Woy Woy is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 10,668. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Woy Woy has a population of 10,668 with a density of 40 people per square mile, spread across 265.8 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,668
Total Population
40
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above Australia avg
265.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Woy Woy vs Australia Average

The median household income in Woy Woy is $20,449, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,449 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $393, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,013 business establishments.

Income: Woy Woy vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,449
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,449
Avg Weekly Wage$393

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.4%
78% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,013

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Woy Woy is $214,000, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 60.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,267 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,000
24% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership60.1%
Owner-Occupied60.1%
Renter-Occupied39.9%
Housing Units4,267

Property Tax

Climate in Woy Woy

Woy Woy has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.7°C), the coldest is Jul (11.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1128 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.7°C / 71°F 16.3° / 27.1° 106.5
Feb 21.4°C / 71°F 16.4° / 26.3° 142.4
Mar 19.8°C / 68°F 14.6° / 25.1° 122.0
Apr 16.9°C / 62°F 11.7° / 22.1° 102.5
May 14.2°C / 58°F 9.4° / 19° 111.4
Jun 11.9°C / 53°F 7.4° / 16.4° 131.4
Jul 11.2°C / 52°F 6.3° / 16° 59.1
Aug 12.1°C / 54°F 6.4° / 17.9° 62.5
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 8.6° / 20.6° 53.1
Oct 16.9°C / 62°F 10.8° / 23° 69.1
Nov 18.7°C / 66°F 12.9° / 24.5° 92.3
Dec 20°C / 68°F 14.6° / 25.3° 75.5
Woy Woy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area265.8 sq mi (688.4 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates-33.4843°N, 151.3247°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 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 59 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 91 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 136 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 139 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 140 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 135 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 122 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 101 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 85 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 91 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 129 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 148 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 133 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 48 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 90 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 93 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 106 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 133 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 144 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in Warmest
February 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in
March 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in Coldest
July 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
November 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
December 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in

Woy Woy has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 54°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Woy Woy

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus — — — —
Woy Woy Public School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Woy Woy

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sky News Australia Radio conservative, discussion AAC+ 64 kbps
Triple J — AAC+ 56 kbps
Triple J (QLD) alternative, indie AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Radio Sydney news, talk AAC 94 kbps
triple j (NSW) dance, hip-hop AAC 238 kbps
Indian link radio music MP3 128 kbps
2SM SRN Sydney news talk, sport AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Radio National Live 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
ABC RN culture, history AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Country 20220701 country AAC 238 kbps
CADA (AAC+) urban AAC+ 48 kbps
Voice of Islam islamic MP3
CADA (MP3) urban MP3 128 kbps
ABC 702kHz AM Sydney NSW Local Radio 20220701 contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps
ABC Classic FM 20220701 classic, news AAC 238 kbps
Central Coast Radio.com 90's and more!, alternative rock MP3 192 kbps
Bondi Radio (MP3) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
SBS PopAsia c-pop, cantonese AAC+ 97 kbps
Starter FM dance, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Eastside Radio 89.7FM — AAC 192 kbps
Northside Radio 99.3 — AAC+ 128 kbps
Power Cuts Radio — AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Woy Woy

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barkers Barn
Classroom
Henry Kendall Historical Museum
Old Sydney Town
RSL Museum
St Joseph's Boys Home Museum
Wyong District Museum & Historical Society

Libraries in Woy Woy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Avalon Community Library0.0
Bateau Bay Village Library0.0
Berowra Branch Library0.0
Erina Library0.0
Erina Library0.0
Gosford Regional Library0.0
Hornsby Library0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Kariong Library0.0
Kariong Library0.0
Kincumber Library0.0
Kincumber Library0.0
Lake Haven Library0.0
Mona Vale Public Library0.0
Niagara Library0.0
Niagara Library0.0
St Ives Library0.0
Terry Hills Community Library0.0
The Entrance Library & Council Services0.0
Toukley Library0.0
Tuggerah Library0.0
Turramurra Library0.0
Umina Public Library0.0
Woy Woy Public Library0.0
Woy Woy Public Library0.0
Wyoming Library0.0
Wyoming Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Woy Woy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ettalong Markets
Ettalong Markets
Gosford City Farmers Market
Gosford City Farmers Market
Mona Vale Market
Terrigal Beach Markets
Terrigal Beach Markets
The Beaches Farmers Market
Toukley Lions Markets

Restaurants in Woy Woy

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fah's Thai Kitchen
KB Thai
Woy Woy Fishermen’s Wharf Market Restaurant

Cafes in Woy Woy

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BBF Cafe
Link & Pin Woy Woy
Lunch Bar
Satang Thai Cafe
Sharpey’s love shack
TheCnr

Dentists in Woy Woy

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #6934534

Train Stations in Woy Woy

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Woy Woy

Gas Stations in Woy Woy

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #876104296
AU #912424857

Banks in Woy Woy

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank
Newcastle Permanent
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Woy Woy

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Deepwater Plaza Shopping Centre

Gyms in Woy Woy

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #12799841470
F45 Training

Breweries in Woy Woy

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bay Rd Brewing
Bay Rd Brewing
Hawkesbury Brewing Co
Hawkesbury Brewing Co
Modus Operandi
Six Strings Brewery
Six Strings Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Woy Woy

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Airports Near Woy Woy

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport—Large Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle Airstrip—Small Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dr Fox Airstrip—Small Airport
Holsworthy (Military) Airport—Small Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport—Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield—Small Airport
Tadji Park Airstrip—Small Airport
Tucker Creek Airstrip—Small Airport
Warnervale Airport—Small Airport
Wedderburn Aerodrome—Small Airport
Wilton Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Woy Woy

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Woy Woy Post Office

Treatment Centers in Woy Woy

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Coastal Chiropractic
Narrabeen physiotherapy and sports injury centre
The Glen Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Woy Woy

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St John the Baptist Church
St John the Baptist Church
St Luke's Anglican Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Woy Woy

What is the population of Woy Woy?

Woy Woy has a population of 10,668 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 265.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Woy Woy expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,449, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Woy Woy?

Woy Woy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.

How is the job market in Woy Woy?

The unemployment rate in Woy Woy is 6.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $393. There are 1,013 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Woy Woy?

The median home value in Woy Woy is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 60.1%.

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