Woombah Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Woombah is a locality approximately 539 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Woombah is 2469, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Woombah has a population of 965 (484 males, 480 females). The median age is 56 years.
The median weekly household income in Woombah is $953, with a median personal income of $494 per week.
The median weekly rent is $293 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.
In terms of birthplace, 97% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (9), Netherlands (6), and Other countries (5).
89.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.3% speak another language.
The employment rate in Woombah shows 293 people employed (134 full-time, 140 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 5.8%.
The most common occupations are professionals (39), community & personal service (35), and technicians & trades (31).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Woombah has an IRSAD score of 897 placing it in decile 2 (highly disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Woombah covers an area of 70.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 14 persons per km².
Statistically, Woombah sits within the Richmond Valley - Hinterland area, part of the broader Richmond - Tweed region. It falls under the Richmond Valley local government area.
The federal electorate for Woombah is Page (Rural).
Woombah Details
| Postcode | 2469 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 965 |
| Median Age | 56 years |
| Median Household Income | $953/week |
| Median Personal Income | $494/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $293 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 70.6 km² |
| Population Density | 14/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 389 |
| Completed Year 12 | 28.1% |
| Australian Citizens | 89.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 33 (3.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (highly disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -29.3561 |
| Longitude | 153.2769 |
| Distance from Sydney | 539 km |
| Region (SA4) | Richmond - Tweed |
| Area (SA3) | Richmond Valley - Hinterland |
| Local Government | Richmond Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Page |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 127 (13.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 73 (7.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 139 (14.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 289 (29.9%) |
| 65+ years | 334 (34.6%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 93 (9.6%) |
| Arthritis | 77 (8.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 46 (4.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 45 (4.7%) |
| Cancer | 28 (2.9%) |
| Asthma | 27 (2.8%) |
| Diabetes | 27 (2.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 9 (2.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 128 (33.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 159 (41.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 84 (22.1%) |