Woodberry Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Woodberry is a locality approximately 127 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Woodberry is 2322, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Woodberry has a population of 3,024 (1,436 males, 1,591 females). The median age is 36 years.
The median weekly household income in Woodberry is $1,187, with a median personal income of $579 per week.
The median weekly rent is $320 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.
In terms of birthplace, 96% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (29), Philippines (29), and Other countries (25).
91.0% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.5% speak another language.
The employment rate in Woodberry shows 1,126 people employed (637 full-time, 432 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 9.7%.
The most common occupations are technicians & trades (119), community & personal service (118), and clerical & admin (75).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Woodberry has an IRSAD score of 812 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Woodberry covers an area of 8.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 360 persons per km².
Statistically, Woodberry sits within the Newcastle area, part of the broader Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region. It falls under the Cessnock local government area.
The federal electorate for Woodberry is Paterson (Provincial).
Woodberry Details
| Postcode | 2322 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 3,024 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,187/week |
| Median Personal Income | $579/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 8.4 km² |
| Population Density | 360/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,104 |
| Completed Year 12 | 21.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 92.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 463 (15.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -32.7900 |
| Longitude | 151.6678 |
| Distance from Sydney | 127 km |
| Region (SA4) | Newcastle and Lake Macquarie |
| Area (SA3) | Newcastle |
| Local Government | Cessnock |
| Federal Electorate | Paterson |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 659 (21.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 382 (12.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 749 (24.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 759 (25.1%) |
| 65+ years | 467 (15.4%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 434 (14.3%) |
| Arthritis | 161 (5.3%) |
| Asthma | 161 (5.3%) |
| Diabetes | 116 (3.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 99 (3.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 87 (2.9%) |
| Cancer | 34 (1.1%) |
| Dementia | 7 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 59 (5.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 454 (41.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 391 (35.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 189 (17.3%) |